Sunday Night Football: RAMS/BROWNS

[dtgold88]

I get going for it when you need the TD and drives have been tough to come by, but come on... that's your playcall?

Pretty sure he thought it was 3rd and 9....which I realize makes it a bigger error for the HC.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Pretty sure he thought it was 3rd and 9....which I realize makes it a bigger error for the HC.

Fireable level offense- did he actually say that?

 

[Iggloo]

So maybe 4th and 9 draw plays don't work? Someone tell Kitchens.

 

[dtgold88]

They ran a draw and outsmarted themselves. It was.... not smart.

Thought I saw that as long as ESPN has kept track no one has ever run the ball on 4th and 9 (or longer).

 

[dtgold88]

Fireable level offense- did he actually say that?

Didn't hear the presser and doubt he'll admit it, but I'm almost certain.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

So maybe 4th and 9 draw plays don't work? Someone tell Kitchens.

It wasn't some weird formation the Rams put out there either...

 

[dtgold88]

Cmon... Horrible penalty called... I'm tired of this crap...

My first thought, but seeing it again it was an unnecessary hit.

 

[dtgold88]

Considering the Browns entire starting secondary is out I'm not that mad

I see that logic...but it made it more frustrating to have a shot and blew it like they did.

 

[Wamu]

All issues aside, win sunday they are in 1st place. Not gonna be easy, though, that's for sure.

I thought the Rams would have won by more. When I found out 3 of the 4 starting secondary was out I thought Goff was going to light them up. I know I've already mentioned the OL but they scare me. They aren't good. The next couple of games concern me. But then again they should concern all Browns fans.

One thing I find funny is some of the sports talking heads repeatedly talking about the hype coming into the season. WTF? The Browns didn't put all that nonsesne out there, the national media did. And now they're complaining about the hype they started.

 

[dtgold88]

Seems he has no faith in the line

or there's something to Wylie's comments.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

A couple things stand out after that game:

1. Kitchens' playcalling needs to be better. Plain and simple. In this game particular that draw up the middle on 4th is inexcusable and I believe he said the same.

2. The OL isn't good. Now, they were playing one of the best DL's in the NFL and a couple injuries to the OL but still.

3. Penalties need calm down a bit, they are getting better and I do admit it seems like when the Rams had a clear penalty like that PI, it wasn't called. Still not sure what is up with that.

4. Baker needs to get better at staying in the pocket, a couple instances where he ran out of the pocket when he didn't need to. Last night it was bad though bc he had no time, and I do like the playcalling at times getting the ball out of this hands quick bc Kitchens knew he wasn't going to have time.

The turning point in the game was when the Browns had the ball in Rams territory down 3 late in the 3rd and they had a penalty (The Rams had a clear PI penalty so it should have been offsetting)...WHY THE FUCK do you not challenge that? They would get an extra down and who knows what would happen. I will say the Rams defense was stout last night and was surpised the Browns hung in that long with that secondary deleted and bad OL play (pass blocking mainly). The offense wasn't horrible but just not very consistent. Overall, I like how they fought the Rams just had better playcalling and more talent on the field in the end.

Good post...the biggest reasoning for my 9-7 projection was the OL. Even at full strength I don't like it, but with RT Hubbard out, clearly Baker was a little antsy in the pocket last night. I think they will have to go and get a legit LT next yr. If anybody would know this guy can't play LT, it's the Rams.

 

[dtgold88]

Still standing by my take that the Browns need another WR. Jarvis Landry is just not it, like at all.

After next week they likely have OBJ, Landry, Higgins and Callaway.

How many teams are better at WR?

 

[Fountain City Blues]

After next week they likely have OBJ, Landry, Higgins and Callaway.

How many teams are better at WR?

Like 20. And that's only because Odell is that good.

You highly underestimate how little I think of Landry and Callaway.

 

[Wamu]

or there's something to Wylie's comments.

I hope Jimmy Haslam gets busted in a Miami massage parlor.

 

[dtgold88]

Shocked they didn’t try at least a run to Chubb this series......

You and every Browns' fan...didn't even have him in the backfield on 3 of 4 plays.

 

[dtgold88]

Didn't realize trading Zeitler was such a thing

Jesus

I was OK at the time but it did concern me. Hindsight no doubt I'd take that trade back...easily could have found a DE in FA.

 

[ericd7633]

Has Baker regressed? He's been the worst QB in the league this season, and that's with adding a weapon line OBJ.

Also, I have to LOL at Baker for talking shit on Jones, only for Jones to have more TD's in one game than Baker has in 3.

 

[dtgold88]

Browns are fortunate the only teams that are 3-0 in the AFC are likely division winners, and the Josh Allen led Billzzz; Chargers 1-2. Still think they get a WC, but that Titans loss still really fucks them up with the Ravens looking like they actually have a pulse.

Agreed...and they blew a chance to make up for that loss.

 

[dtgold88]

Like 20. And that's only because Odell is that good.

You highly underestimate how little I think of Landry and Callaway.

I don't underestimate it at all....it's just absurd. 20?

 

[Fountain City Blues]

List of teams who have better WR talent than the Browns currently in no particular order. Didn't quite get to 20, but not far off. Landry just isn't good.

Cowboys
Eagles
Packers
Lions
Vikings
Saints
Bucs
Falcons
Rams by like a million
Seahawks
Broncos
Chargers
Chiefs
Texans
Steelers
Bengals (Assuming AJ Green isn't dead)
Steelers
Patriots