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On 11/17/2020 at 5:40 PM, Tour2ma said:

For the record I would have no issues with Sendejo giving us the game winning TD... ... but I know what you meant.

 

I'm sure the casual fan would feel vindicated to point their finger at him by your scenario... but you don't strike me as a casual fan. I have to believe you know that it is seldom that one play determines a game... it's just that some plays are more obvious than others. That said... if it  happened, then I would be bummed out, but really only for the "game that got away".

"The Playoffs" for me have always been gravy... the cherry on top. That's what the thought of them was when I picked the season before it started. It's no different now with the 3rd Wildcard lowering the bar combined with a couple unexpected wins under our belt (I did not see us beating the Cowboys or the Colts IIRC).

 

On the FO... I think you overlook the Staff input on the roster at that time. Had they put a "the season is at stake" priority on FS, then I think Berry & Co. would have made a move. But clearly they did not and he did not. After all minus anything approaching a meaningful TC let alone scrimmages or Preseason game(s) how could they? Add that both Stef and Woods knew the guy from their days as Vikes and I am sure they were confident in what they at least thought they had at the time. Plus we don't know where Delpit was on the depth chart when he went down... at least I do not.

 

Here's to me having to ship you a bowl of crow in 2021.

 

One other factor to consider on making or missing the playoffs: Pitt may not need to win week 17. The Browns are good enough to beat Pitt sitting some of their starters, mainly Big Ben. IF Pgh doesn't need to win (i.e. they have the #1 seed already secured) that would take the Browns from 3 tough games left to 2. 

Iggles

Jags

TN

Balt

NYG

NYJ

Pitt

I know, I know - on any given Sunday any team can beat any team, but I feel the Browns should go 5-2 if Pitt doesn't need week 17. And, TN coud be a win. So, in a weird way, Browns should root for KC to lose one or two. 

On 11/17/2020 at 10:17 AM, Tour2ma said:

Someone woke up with a revived brain cell today... I'll see your Hogeboom and raise you a Clint Longley. Sorry 'bout the string bet.

Although why Gary occurred to you escapes me and your two best examples, Johnson and Plunkett, found their success with 2nd teams.

Plunket is the best example. He not only shrug off a lot of bad seasons, but rocked out TWO Super Bowl wins. And, hey what about Trent Dilfer? 

I know most Browns fans aren't complaining. If you asked most fans before the season started, "Would you be happy if we were 6-3 at mid-season?" I think most would take it, happily. They really should win at least 4 more. That gets them in the playoffs, and then, who knows?   

On 11/16/2020 at 10:14 AM, tiamat63 said:

Eagles linebacker corps is hot trash.   Might actually be worse than ours.  

Any team that signs Desean Jackson thinking he won't be hurt after 1 game deserves a record like Philly has. How freakin' stupid are they?

8 hours ago, nickers said:

Philly will be a great measuring stick to see where we are... Considering some holes that we have... We have a winning record thus far...  That to me is very encouraging... If Crow tastes like this (6-3) ... I'll take 2nd helpings....

I mean, for real. 6-3? A HUGE improvement. My God. They got some glaring holes, but still good enough to be 6-3.  

14 hours ago, Tour2ma said:

Some stats to kick off the week...

Eagles Offense is:

• #26 in passing yards with 2118.
• T-30th in YPA with 6.2.
• T-11th in rush yards with 1105.
• T-3rd (with us) in YPC averaging 5.1.
• #24 in scoring averaging 22.6 PPG.
• #30 in turnovers averaging 1.9 per game.

Eagles Defense is:

• #5 in passing yards allowed with 1906.
• T-9th in YPA allowed with 7.0.
• #25 in rushing yards allowed with 1197.
• T-15th in YPC allowed with 4.4.
• #16 in scoring allowing 25.8 PPG.
• T-18th in takeaways averaging 1.1 per game.

 

This looks like a Chubb and Hunt day, all day. Mix in some slants. 

Browns - 3.5 is the line. Browns got to win this one. Philly is not very good. 17-13. 

Even the best teams find themselves in a dogfight vs. losing teams, but the good teams just know how to win those. 

Have the Browns turned the corner? Have they learned how to win those games? You see the other good teams do it all the time. 

The Browns used to lose those games. Not so much lately. 

3 hours ago, ATOM said:

he's playing

Gave me 12 so far

https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/injury-report/

He's not even listed on report. WTF? I have him on my FF team and I'm playing him without knowing anything for sure. 

6 minutes ago, bjh2130 said:

An unnamed player has tested positive and they have closed the facility. They're having all meetings remotely. It's not expected to affect the game Sunday vs the Texans but after contact tracing who knows what will happen. The nfl needs to add an 18th week at a minimum.

I wonder why when Pitt had a player test positive, they only kept 4 other players out (who had close contact with McDonald), for 5 days, but didn't shut down the whole facility. I wonder what the difference was, if any.

Did you see that Elon Musk came out and said he had several CV tests in one day, and one test would show he was positive and others showed negative? There is so much bull shit with the whole damn thing. 

2 hours ago, mjp28 said:

BBQ ONE-POT CHILI   another comfort food recipe from Mr Food.  Nothing better than a GAMEDAY one-pot chili meal, mmmmm.  

  https://www.mrfood.com/Chili/BBQ-One-Pot-Chili

SERVES.  6.  COOK TIME. 50. MINUTES

 

This chili is meant to be shared. Made with a special ingredient that adds a touch of smokiness, it's a stand-out chili recipe that's absolutely delicious and totally comforting. Make our BBQ One-Pot Chili the next time you're looking for something that'll really warm their hearts (and their bellies!).

 

What You'll Need

 

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 pounds ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 (15-1/2-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained

2 cups barbecue sauce

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

 

What to Do

 

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add beef, onion, and garlic, and cook until meat is browned, stirring occasionally; drain off excess liquid. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, barbecue sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to mix well.

 

Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

 

Notes

Craving even more ground beef chili recipes? Click here to check out even more of our favorites!

Ever have "Cincinnati chili?" It's chili, but poured on top of spaghetti noodles with sour cream, chives and shredded cheddar on top. It is mmm mmm good. 

On 11/10/2020 at 10:21 AM, The Gipper said:

Today's Trivia Question:

Which 9  ROOKIE  QBs   conducted  4 or more Game Winning Drives during their Rookie Season?   (Hint:  you do NOT have to go back to before 2000 for each name).

Brees

Matty Ice Ryan

Tebow

Cam Newton

Kaepernick

Luck

RG3

Wentz

D. Watson

Anyone have a favorite boneless chicken breast recipe? 

4 hours ago, gumby73 said:

No deep threats will create loaded boxes against the run..How many weeks shall we wait on your claim of " No OBJ makes this team better"? Have ya seen our defense? Teams are what their record says they are? In your best bogus Browns fan opinion...Whom on Houston's schedule are the Browns beating?   

Regular Season
WK	DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	HI PASS	HI RUSH	HI REC
1	Thu, Sep 10	@Kansas City	L34-20	0-1	Watson 253	Johnson 77	Fuller V 112
2	Sun, Sep 20	vsBaltimore	L33-16	0-2	Watson 275	Johnson 34	Cooks 95
3	Sun, Sep 27	@Pittsburgh	L28-21	0-3	Watson 264	Johnson 23	Cobb 95
4	Sun, Oct 4	vsMinnesota	L31-23	0-4	Watson 300	Johnson 63	Fuller V 108
5	Sun, Oct 11	vsJacksonville	W30-14	1-4	Watson 359	Johnson 96	Cooks 161
6	Sun, Oct 18	@Tennessee	L42-36 OT	1-5	Watson 335	Johnson 57	Fuller V 123
7	Sun, Oct 25	vsGreen Bay	L35-20	1-6	Watson 309	Johnson 42	Cobb 95
8	BYE WEEK
9	Sun, Nov 8	@Jacksonville	W27-25

The Jags.

3 hours ago, mjp28 said:

Actually they aren't that hard to whip up and taste so good !  Plus all of the various toppings you can mix in.  Great with steaks, chops or whatever.

Remember to use the big Russets great bakers but others can work.

Bon appetit !  (now I'm hungry for one!  )

 

The hard part is digging the guts out after the 1st baking. I have trouble not ripping the skin. 

Yea, great, the NFL is going to be the NBA soon, with over half the teams making the playoffs, rendering the regular season insignificant. Fabulous. Hey, let the Jags and Jets make the postseason, whoopie. 

3 hours ago, mjp28 said:

DOUBLE STUFFED POTATOES a classic potato recipe from Mr Food. https://www.mrfood.com/Potatoes-Rice/Double-Stuffed-Potatoes

A great GAMEDAY side dish with a hot steak right off the grill !        SERVES. 6. COOK TIME. 1 HOUR. 25. MINUTES

Calling all potato lovers! Our Double Stuffed Potatoes combine two of your favorite ways of eating this versatile veggie: baked and mashed. We fill 'em up with some extra goodies for a side dish that is company-fancy, everyday easy, and taste-buds approved!

 

What You'll Need

6 russet potatoes

1/4 cup sour cream

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Paprika for sprinkling

What to Do

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub potatoes, then pierce each several times with a fork.

Bake 55 minutes, or until tender; let cool slightly

Slice about 1/2 inch off the top of each potato and scoop out pulp, leaving about a 1/4-inch-thick potato shell; place pulp in a medium bowl. Add sour cream, butter, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture into potato shells and lightly sprinkle with paprika.

 Bake 30 minutes, or until potatoes begin to brown on top.

Notes

Garnish with shredded cheese, bacon and scallions or any other toppings you like!

There are so many great potato recipes -- sometimes it's hard to decide which one to make! One of our all-time favorites around here is our Loaded Baked Potato Casserole, so give it a try! And don't forget about trying out our Baked Potato Soup!

We call those "twice baked" potatoes and usually have only once a year - on Christmas day (with standing rib roast). But we also toss in some cheddar cheese as well.  They are fairly laborious, but mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, mmmmmmmmmmm, mmmmmmmmmmm so good. 

4 hours ago, The Gipper said:

Really?  Unlike with Baker, they don't have a Bye week.   The article does not say if he had a positive test. If that is the case, I would think he would miss at least one game...or more. 

No positive test, and if that continues, will be allowed back in facilities by Sat., and will play Sunday. 

2 hours ago, SdBacker80 said:

Greedy is making the decision to resign Mitchell this offseason a must.  

IMO Mitchell is becoming the most essential guy we need to resign. 

Even if they do, got to draft a CB high in the draft too. And obviously a few LBs. 

On 11/5/2020 at 8:49 PM, Tour2ma said:

 

 

Oh, Greedy is "working hard....." Thank God for that. What is the longest stretch that he has been healthy the last 2 seasons? A week? Looking like a failed high draft pick. 

Browns should win this game with ease. 31-17. 

54 minutes ago, Tour2ma said:

Because you get a discount for a franchise level 4th-rounder?

Cousins played he system masterfully. You got to hand it to him. 

Warren Moon, Vinny Testaverde, Gore, Otis Anderson, Cunningham, 

22 minutes ago, The Gipper said:

The NFC is likely more up for grabs than the AFC.  No dominant team from what I see.   (Unless that game right now was really more a measure than I think)

I will give more data tomorrow after tonight's game, but right now,   the Saints would be the #1 seed in that conferenct.

But, again, I am just giving things from an historical perspective. 

KC is clearly the best team in the AFC, and I'd give 2nd to Balt., who will lose to KC if they meet in the playoffs. At this point, Pitt can lose to anyone, and probably will lose to either Cinci or Jax the next 2 weeks. Pitt is running on vapors at this point. 

4 hours ago, The Gipper said:

Just heard this statistic:     The last   9 teams that started the season  8-0  did NOT go on to win the Super Bowl. 

In fact, the team that was the last to go undefeated  has failed to win the Super Bowl the last   18 times. (Includes obviously a number who went less than 8-0)

Six (6) of these team lost the Super Bowl. 

The last team to do either was the  2006 Indianapolis Colts. 

So, that means, historically, the Steelers this year, despite going 8-0  are an historically longshot to win the Super Bowl, and even have only a 1 in 3 chance of even making it. 

Yea, I'm sure you are so happy the Browns lost 3 to their 0. You should celebrate.