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What behavior? Do you think it's okay to assault people who shout out things you don't like? I have thought about it. But then I'm not the one here making excuses for assaulting people. I have some things I could shout out you don't like. I could do it at a trump rally. First of all do you think that would make it okay to assault me? And secondly do you think i would let you get away with that?

You're a sick little man.

Our run defense fell apart against the Titans.

I am sure that will be emphasized in this week's practice. The Steelers saw the film and will try to run on us.

Watching Rodgers it is clear. If you give him time. He will pick you apart. Metcalf's speed and size is a problem.

However, like every quarterback pressure is the key. We have to apply constant pressure. And we need to do it from different looks.

We can beat this team. We proved that already.

This is going to be an intense game. The crowd will be into it.

It should be a hard fought tight game. I sure hope we can win it.

I think this game comes down to two things win the turnover battle and can the Browns contain Jaylen Warran. Hold him under 100 rushing and limit his receiving yards and the Browns have a chance. If he runs for 120+ and adds another 40+ receiving and the Steelers win this game going away. Turn the ball over at 3 rivers and well we have seen that game to many times in years past. I expect a low scoring game. Lower than the 1st matches up because both defensive coaches know the others game now. Jaylen Warren presents the biggest issue for the Browns D. Limit him, and don't give them easy points off turnovers and keep them under 17 and the Browns can win this game.

I am glad that I am not looking at the draft.

Right now I don't give a damn. There are still ten games to be played and we are 5-2.

We played the Steelers. We beat them and at that time we were missing players. In addition since then the offense has improved.

There is nothing on my menu except the Steelers on Sunday.

When you lose the conversation, you resort name calling typical.

They were defending themselves from her behavior. She is a freak and dreg to society. Just look at her. Do you think she went there for anything other than cause trouble. Think a little bit!!!

The Titans are one and six ,,, The stealers are 5 and 2 , big difference in talent .. Now if you can run on Pit you just might be legit ... I just am not sold on the OL at this point

I'm looking ahead at the draft .. This team might be good enough to take themselves out of a chance for a good QB .. After QB , as we stand right now; I want a Right Tackle and DE or DE then Right tackle .. Then a guard and a defensive tackle . Need to address pass rush AND stooping the run... Things might look different by the end of the season.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50298913/sources-seahawks-get-pro-bowl-guard-nelson-trade-colts

Quentin Nelson going to the Seahawks.

I understand the point you're making, but wouldn't that then mean by using it during the Steelers game they are tipping their hand to every other opponent they will face for the rest of the season which includes their other division rivals? To me it's actually a two sided coin with no real right or wrong answer. As far as it being a surprise that's only the case once no matter when you use it.

I think it's just a case of looking at the same situation and coming to different conclusions which will only be decided by the results when and if they use it.

They could be key successful plays that help lead the Browns to a win or they could be drive stopping plays that help lead to a Browns loss. Only time will tell. I tend to think that if Green suddenly gets inserted to the line up they will prepare for a trick play and force Green to try and beat the play with his arm.

I definitely understand where you're coming from, especially after reading your latest post just above. But I disagree. If this is on the back burner and a set of plays have been practiced, you want to combine that with the element of surprise. I think it would be more dangerous to tip your cap beforehand with a team like the Steelers.

1) There are 20-some teams in the league with the same mentality, so it's too hard to predict the price right now.

2) No, not if I'm GM. We're on a trajectory to have one of the best corps in the league already. You can only throw so many balls per game; how 'bout someone to do the throwin'?


Any top team that has a QB will likely not trade that pick. Any top team that needs one, won't mortgage the chance.

If Smith goes to a team via trade, it will be an absolute King's Ransom. I wouldn't do that, either would Berry.

Man, we're gettin' the horns!

Way to go, Bull!

The Browns are not a great team. They are a mediocre team that is just playing hard for 4 quarters and winning because they don't give up like they used to. Monken has given them the mindset of do your best the whole game and lets have some fun being real men. I just love it. I can honestly handle a loss here and there if they are fighting the entire game.

I just see that Watson is emotionally coming alive and that the joy of playing the game has infused him again. He is no longer just going through the motions like a happy prisoner. The more they win the more it builds his mental toughness up. It's very similar to when Derek Anderson had a great season because he wasn't expected to be great and didn't give a fug. The real question is whether Watson can still win when the pressure to win cranks up. Will he implode and freeze up with the pressure to win or will he rise to the occasion and play quick and decisive like he did today because if he plays like today in the playoffs then we are going to make some noise in the playoffs.

I haven't seen everyone agree with that.

So since we all agree that he is generational talent is both our first round picks this year and our first from next year worth a trade up to go get him and have the best WR corps in the NFL worth it?

If you go back and look at each game we have played in order.

You have to look at how we changed from week to week. We got blown out by the Jags. We stunk. The team looked ill-prepared. We could not do a thing on either side of the ball.
We had a load of penalties. DW job was on the line.

Game two we played better. However, the offense still looked bad and the penalties were still happening.

The Panthers, Steelers, Jets, and Ravens games were mostly about the defense. The offense was performing in the 4th to win close games. We lost to the Jets in bad weather because of a muffed punt.

Finally in the Titans game the offense put together 4 quarters and the defense faltered.

I watched most of the Steelers/Saints game. The Steelers were not some dominant force. They won a close game helped by critical turnovers by the Saints.

In week two the Steelers were gashed by the Pats 20-3. Lots of 3 and outs.

I don't see the Steelers as anything special. If the defense can put pressure on Rodgers and the offense plays like we did against the Titans.

We will win this game.

I'm certainly not trying to say it won't happen or even that it shouldn't happen. But I do think one might wish to consider that Pittsburgh has always been a division rival and a tough game in their house.

So while this would be a new wrinkle they haven't seen by the Browns they have seen that same type of thing used by other teams. The only issue I have is that I think this will be a very tough game. I think it could be one big mistake that could costs them the game.

So as tempting as something like this sounds it has just as much of a chance to blow up in their face as it does succeeding.

I'm hopeful that we can continue to build off what we saw from Sampson/KC/Fannin in the YAC game from Sunday ... we have three guys who can get yards quickly after catch, especially if Boston is drawing a lot of attention

I am thinking Green on a bootleg reverse, maybe one blocker, I'll ip and throw or run. This wrinkle might disrupt a Blitzberg call..They will be eager; seems they might be ripe for some screens. You cannot be strong in every direction at once. Be nice if Boston showed up. Go, Browns!

I don't know. Putting Green in for a few plays against Pittsburgh would be something different that no one has seen. It would throw the Pittsburgh D off some. It could be worth a try. Let him run or throw him a quick pass out of the backfield and let his athleticism take over. He gets in the open field look out!

wow Bull is on a roll. Nice job buddy

it is traditionally the most difficult game of the season - we're used to being lambs to the slaughter there, even if we have talent

It's a good measuring stick to see if these guys are intimidated or ready for a big game (Pittsburgh has much more experience, which IMO is the difference in the game)

Eliminating negative plays will go a long way IMO

I don't think you're being a wet blanket at all. It's easy for people to get excited over a single game. Before going into the game the Titans ranked 27th in rushing defense. So that could mean one of three things.

1. The Browns greatly improved in the running game.

2. The Browns were able to move the ball on the ground against a bad run defense.

3. A combination of both.

I'm hoping it's at the very least a combination of both but considering the Titans terrible run defense the question still remains.

New olines take time to gel. If they keep getting better we should be fine.

I know it's still early, but that's a wild stat.