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0-10!  Perfection baby!   Another Sunday, and yet another loss for the Cleveland Browns.  Chalk this up as another game they could’ve, should’ve won.  The Browns defense did their part.  Hue Jackson, DeShone Kizer, and the rest of the Browns offense are 100% to blame for yet ANOTHER loss.

The game started off mellow enough with the Browns forcing the Jaguars to punt after an anti-climatic opening possession.  Directly after the punt Kizer threw his first pats DIRECTLY to Jaguars linebacker, Melvin Smith.  Smith intercepted the ball around the Jaguar 45 yard line, and returned it all the way back to the Browns 30.  A few plays later Blake Bortles floated a 10 yard touchdown pass to veteran tight end, Mercedes Lewis.

After exchanging three-and-outs, DeShone Kizer decided to throw on his big boy pants, and lead a fast touchdown drive.  The drive was capped off by a Duke Johnson 27 yard touchdown catch.  From here on, there is absolutely nothing to write about.  The offense couldn’t do dick.  70% of the game was played at a 10-7 score, and these fucking stiffs couldn’t manage three fucking points. Couldn’t even tie the game for a measly few minutes.  Hell I’d take a tie at this point.

After Kizer’s impressive TD drive, the Browns offense was done for the afternoon.  Kizer finished the game 16 of 32, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions.  The game ended with Kizer getting strip sacked at his goal-line, and the Jags falling on the ball in the end zone.  19-7 was the final.  0-10 we go.

Much like the all the previous losses, this one hurt bad.  I mean, your defense battled it’s ass off to win.  They put you into position to win a football game, and you shit down your leg.  Granted, it’s a fantastic defense in Jacksonville.  They attack the QB with lineman, linebackers, and defensive backs.  I understand it was going to be tough, but you couldn’t manage another 3?  This game just screams, “GET US A VETERAN”.  Imagine if the benched Tyrod Taylor played today?  I guarantee the Browns make it up the mountain to score at least 3 more points.  It is frustrating to watch.

 

5 Positives:

1. Myles Garrett is a goddamn specimen.  His partner Emmanuel Ogbah is an absolute freak as well.  Both caused a lot of trouble for Blake Bortles.
2. Kizer only threw 2 interceptions.  So far, Nathan Peterman has thrown 5 for the Buffalo Bills.  #Tyrod2Cleveland? 😉 
3. Corey Coleman was back this week.  He also didn’t get hurt (yet).  8 catches for 80 yards is solid.  We had 1 real life wide receiver dressed today!
4. Duke Johnson continued to impress.  Overall he was the best offensive player today. Johnson caught 4 passes, for 56 yards, and 1 touchdown.
5. The Defense is legit overall.  Continue to add depth via the draft, and watch that unit grow.

Week 12 brings the Bengals.  Currently, they are up 13-7 on the Broncos.  Again, the Browns can win this game, but likely won’t.

^^^ Fire the man.^^^

Shut up.  Let a guy dream.

Not the way you wanted to start your week, but this morning we found out that former New England Patriot Pro Bowl Wide Receiver, Terry Glenn, passed away at the age of 43.

Former NFL players reacted to the sad news:

 

The first touchdown pass of Tom Brady’s career was a 21-yard reception by Terry.

https://twitter.com/fearthe_beard11/status/932627800221028352

He was an incredible talent on the field, an Ohio State legend and a 2x Pro Bowler in the NFL. Glenn was named to the Patriots All-1990’s Team.

Terry left behind his wife and three children. He was promoted to Offensive Coordinator for the Texas Revolution of the Champions Indoor Football League on April 3, 2015 and coached up until his death.

R.I.P Terry Glenn.

 

 

CONSENSUS PICKS: 47-15 (LW: 7-0)

CONSENSUS PICKS: NO, KC, JAX, MIA, LAC, NE, PHI

 

 

 

CONSENSUS PICKS:

 

Moving towards the end of another miserable year, it is time to start evaluating the Browns roster, and identify spots in which they need to add depth during the offseason.  There is no position more glaring than Quarterback.  Or is there?

Kizer’s rookie stat line is not pretty at all.  No Browns Quarterback since Bernie Kosar has had a pretty stat line, but that’s neither here nor there.  The problem with evaluating Kizer, is the fact that Hue gets trigger happy, and yanks from some games.

Hue likes to call one of the more complex offensive schemes in the NFL. That doesn’t help. It’s a hybrid of the West Coast offense, which is pass heavy. Hue loves to motion 7 guys pre-snap, have a billion fakes, and make it so Kizer has defenders on his throat faster than most.

It doesn’t help that DeShone has the worst collection of offensive skill players in the league.  This past weeks game was Kizer’s best.  He was 21 of 37 for 232, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.  He rushed for 57 yards, and a score on the ground.

It was a performance that I had expected from Kizer for most of the season.  After his strong start against the Steelers, I expected similar performances  games with around 200 yards, a score, and an interception.

Hopefully in the coming weeks Kizer’s game can grow.  Help is on the way with Corey Coleman back this week, and Josh Gordon along the horizon.  I would LOVE to have Kizer play the full 7 games remaining.  Lets see if he’s got anything in him.  If they compete to win 2, 3, maybe even 4 games roll with the kid in 2018.  Use the draft to re-stock the talent pool, and build on what you have.  If he goes  1 win or less it’s time to move on.  BY move on, I mean bring either a vet in, or draft a rookie high.  Kizer would then be relegated to backup duties, and I think it would make a for a fantastic backup plan.

What scenario do I want to see play out?  Well, I would love to end the QB discussion in one foul swoop.  Enough, is enough……..

Kirk fucking Cousins.  That’s right.  You hate Dan Snyder?  Oh no worries!  Our team sucks so bad we’ll have over $70 million in cap space to offer you a monstrosity of a contract.  I am as big of a Kirk Cousins supporter as there is out there.  He gets the job done on mediocre teams.  Hell, last year on a bubble playoff team he threw for nearly 5,000 yards.  I’d love to throw a whole shitload of money at him, and use our absurd number of picks to build on the talent already in the room.  Couple that with a few more free agent veterans to supplement the rookies  Hell, maybe we could kick the tires at a Terelle Pryor return to Cleveland?

Kirk brings experience, leadership, and continuity to the Browns QB room for the first time in years.  If he somehow doesn’t pan out, you’ve got Kizer in the wings as an insurance plan.  Not bad at all.

Backup plan if he re-signs in Washington, or is traded out west? There was a very good Quarterback relegated to the bench this past week in Buffalo.  Tyrod baby.  Most of all the same logic applies.  He would be less money, but still a healthy amount.

I mean look at those stats?  Buffalo is benching a guy with an overall QBR in the 90’s.  I would absolutely love for the Browns to kick the tires on him if he hits the open market.  I wonder what the Browns record would be if we had a Quarterback with that stat line?

When it comes to the 2017 draft class that was hyped to be a god send, I would love to stay away from it.  We passed on Wentz, Goff, Watson, Trubiski, Mahommes, and others.  Again I think it would best for all parties involved, to not draft a QB high.    It allows the Browns to sign a vet, and develop what they have int he system already.  What is the point of drafting a guy from college who has a high probability of becoming a bust?  Sam Rosen? Pass.  Sam Darnold?  Since when has USC EVER developed a good to very good NFL QB?  Palmer is the only one the comes to mind.  Whats John David-Booty up to these days?

If the Browns draft a QB, I would love to see them take a shot on Baker Mayfield, but I admit he will be boom or bust.  He’s a 6’2 220 lb Manziel.

FINAL VERDICT:  Cousins, or Taylor coupled with sophomore DeShone Kizer.

https://twitter.com/WillBurge/status/930139740011159555

 

Un-fucking-believable.  According to Will Burge, Mike Singletary was hanging around Berea interviewing with the Browns.  It is still unclear what exactly he was interviewing for.  All that’s known is he had a huge binder with interview material. Not good.  Definitely not good.

https://twitter.com/AllbrightNFL/status/930147679279239168

^ This is good news.  Singletary turned himself into a complete laughing stock as Head Coach of the San Francisco 49ers. His record as their head coach was 18-22.  Not bad, but certainly nothing to write home about in any way.  He is probably more known for his media rants than wins and losses.

So what exactly could this clown be interviewing for?  Well, there are a few theories being workshopped on the matter:

1. Singletary was a Defensive Assistant with Gregg Williams for the Los Angeles Rams in 2016.  The Browns could be looking to hire him in the same capacity.
2. There seems to be a gap between the Front Office and Coaching Staff.  The two Front Office Guys (Depodesta, and Sashi Brown) are not from a Football background.  It is possible they are hiring a “Football Mind” to be the bridge from Front office to the coaching staff.
3. Head coach is still a possiblity- or maybe coaching in the interim capacity, if Jimmy and Dee Haslam decide to axe Hue Jackson.
4. Perhaps Hue Jackson will be fired, and Gregg Williams will be promoted to HC, while Singletary takes over as DC.

Personally, I see the second option being the most plausible.  The reports of the gap between the two groups within the two groups inside the organization have been damning.  I believe the Haslam’s are working to hire that “football mind” that would be able to work with both the Geek squad, and Hue and co. I can sadly see options 3 and 4 being legitimate as well.  Lets hope for the best here, but I have a sinking feeling.