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Let’s face it- the Ravens are just another level of talent, coaching, and overall game planning. The only way to win games like this is to perfectly execute and no mistakes. The start of this game sealed it.

Literally throws a pick six in two division games to start the game. I’m so, so ducking tired of this charade.

You're right- the Seahawks game was an odd statistical one to say the least. The Browns had almost 13 minutes more time of possession, out gained them, less penalties, and ran 20 more total plays. The Seahawks were +1 in the turnover category, but that's really the only advantage you see. The Browns just had a lot of sustained drives that led to 0-3 points.

The thing is, obviously you have to have the fan prepared ahead of time. So the teams could do tryouts, make them an honorary Brown for the day- it writes itself really.

If a referee makes an egregiously bad call, the head coach can throw the new challenge flag. Once thrown, one fan from the crowd gets to come down and engage in a hockey style battle of fisticuffs with the ref who made the call. If the fan wins, the penalty is negated and the play stands. If the fan loses, the penalty yardage doubles. This is the definition of win/win. Fans get involved, keeps refs on their toes, who loses?

To me, losing to the Ravens is what it is. They are playing lights out right now, and overall are a top 2-3 team in the NFL. That loss would really pivot the focus to being a top wild card team, which would be right in front of the team given the schedule after Pittsburgh. I definitely think though Pittsburgh is in that "must win" category. Not only are they direct competition for that WC spot, a loss to them, at home, would be a bad tone setter for the rest of the year.

Stefanski is closer to winning coach of the year than being in serious trouble. Have the Browns gotten lucky breaks? Absolutely. But realizing we had essentially the worst QB play in the league over the course of nearly a month and are firmly in the thick of things is a testament to the job the man is doing. The reality is, Kev I believe is the most statistically aggressive coach in the NFL if not top 2-3. It's going to drive the ire of us fans when it doesn't work.

Additionally, while extremely good as a player I'm confident he understands the market for him isn't in the top 7 of the league (where $24 million is roughly). On top of his age, you're right- he's a great candidate for something like you're describing to keep him through his contract in 2024. Dude can still ball and no one on the team appears poised to take over that spot.

As much as where I live has waned on me, one thing I love is much more consistent weather. The extreme swings kept me sick from November to the new year living in North Carolina.

That TD pass is a prime example of stats being deceiving- you sure as shit take ‘em though. wont be active today fellas- kids are sick so that means dad is too. These dang colds get crappier as you get older man.

Nothing but love big dog - it takes a man to own up to things and I sincerely appreciate it. Can’t say I have that issue here in south Florida- don’t miss the snow one bit. still shoulda run the damn ball though haha.

I think it just goes to show the souls are sold with #4- perhaps they thought bringing in a backup could be viewed as dissention among the ranks.

Definitely heard on that- I have the same concern. But alas, barring a hail mary it looks like the ship is going to sink or float with Watson for the rest of the season.

It's logical not to roll him out against this defense. First game coming off a major injury on the road for a team that has zero hope of achieving anything this year? They'd be wonky to do that, for sure. He will definitely start the back half of the season as they are, I'm sure, trying to showcase his talent to have a team want to scoop him (and the contract) up. The following three games are Falcons, Texans, and Rams (and 2 games at home)-certainly makes way more sense to make that the start of that display.

I'll secure the directorial rights now haha. Normally QB trades like this don't make much logical sense. But in this case, Brissett makes a whole lot of sense unless the team feels 110% confident that Watson will be ready without limitations for Baltimore. Having Jacoby for the Balt- Pit games would make a foundational difference and would be worth it for those games alone.

In addition to what was said, this math ain't mathin. Cleveland was on their own 41 on the 3rd and 3 play. Assuming they don't gain a yard, a 45 yard punt (Cody was averaging 47 in the game, but I'll give you 45), put the ball on the 14 yard line, not the 26. Even using the very flawed methodology of yards per second (which I can truly say I've never seen in my life), you also didn't consider the 10+ seconds a punt takes off the clock as opposed to the time saved from the turnover. Lastly, I won't add much to what Korsou said. Football can be a simple game sometimes, and Stefanski despite being a very solid coach has a marked problem of overthinking it. The Browns were moving the ball on the ground well, and the QB was a third string guy who missed two wide open people on previous plays. I can't find the statistic, but I recall watching the game that the Browns held the Seahawks to that point to 44 total yards in the 2nd half. Running the ball was the prudent decision, and not choosing it cost the team dearly. EDIT: I'm taking an educated guess you're presuming the Seahawks get 12 yards return (their average) but in that situation it's very unlikely.

Dude, stop with the fucking holier than thou bullshit. I played high level high school football and was recruited to play at the collegiate level. I understand the game perfectly fine. Surely someone with your immense knowledge understands the very basic principle of pinning a team deep when your defense have dominated the entire half versus giving them a huge momentum turnover and a much shorter field. Or do you wanna show a bunch of pictures of what he should have done despite being an XFL QB who didn’t cut making the Bears roster this year. I’m a dad and do a damn good job 99% of the time. But if I leave the cabinet full of chemicals open to take a dump and my kid chugs Clorox, I’m still a bad father. At the end of the day I set up someone who I knew could make a terrible decision despite them knowing better or making the smart decision. That was a stupid fucking decision by Stefanski. come on man. He’s a very good coach who made a very bad decision.

If my uncle had tits he’d be my aunt. Come on man, that was an objectively moronic decision.

A terrible coaching decisions lost this game. All they had to do was the run and trust the defense. It makes you ducking sick man.

If we weren’t playing with a dude who may be playing arena football next year I’d hear you. But my God that was the wrong call.

All you had to do was run the ball. Trust Hunt and at worst you pin them deep. Just when I’m ready to crown Stefanski he makes the dumbest fucking decision to potentially lose the game. I just don’t ever get it.

Film is going to show Njoku was wide open on that first down play. Forget Bryant- that was a huge miss.

Literally the most arrogant guy I know, my dads cousin, went to West Point. He’s about to go to jail for tax fraud because and I quote he was “smarter than the IRS”. Growing up in a military family, arrogance supersedes smarts way more than you think. It could easily be hubris more so than idiocy. To be sure, I’m not calling you out because I actually take your side more than what im arguing. But I wouldn’t be oh crap surprised if this dude went Loco.

I think a part of it is Stalions seems like he’s insane. There’s strong rumors he has an almost 600 page self described manifesto on Michigan football. There’s a chance he can remove himself enough from the weirdo to save his future, but obviously we will see how the chips keep falling.

I ironically would bet you the best 6 pack I can offer from south Florida he gets a HC job in the NFL. he’s absolutely a boom or bust but someone like the Bears might go for it thinking it cant get worse.