Opal312 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 For football fans everywhere the wait is over. Josh Gordan is finally back. Mike Pettine is downplaying Gordon's role this week against the Falcons but that's just "Coach Speak". This is a must win for the 6 and 4 Browns. So please Mike Shanahan, let Hoyer air it out to Flash Gordon. I don't care if he's rusty and misses the first few throws. Get him the ball! Gordon out performed all wide receivers last year with Weeden and Campbell at the helm and Hoyer is a lot better than those two combined. If he's double teamed, so what! Gordon will shake off that rust against the Falcons like water off a duck. This is the perfect match up for Gordon's long awaited debut and he should be involved no matter what. So please Mike, don't pull any Shanahanigans this week and let the chips fall where they may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Throwing to a "rusty", double teamed WR would not be my preference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudfly Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Gabe explodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I was thinking Hawk since we don't go 3 WRs that much, but Gabe'll do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbedward Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Throwing to a "rusty", double teamed WR would not be my preference... Having a double teamed WR is nice though. Curious if we do any 4 WR looks :-P. ATLs secondary is weak we need to exploit it with all the speed we have at wide out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml1138 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I was thinking Hawk since we don't go 3 WRs that much, but Gabe'll do... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudfly Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hey, well probably run better too. They'll pull a safety for the double team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml1138 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hey, well probably run better too. They'll pull a safety for the double team. Yep. It's a win-win having Gordon back. The whole team still needs to perform of course. Don't wanna say it'll be easy, but it sure helps when you have an elite WR out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudfly Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I was thinking Hawk since we don't go 3 WRs that much, but Gabe'll do... Having a double teamed WR is nice though. Curious if we do any 4 WR looks :-P. ATLs secondary is weak we need to exploit it with all the speed we have at wide out. With Gordon back as #1, dont you think that Hawkins pretty much goes to the slot(the original plan) and, depending on set, it's either Gabe(speed) or Austin(height) on the opposite side? And Hawkins certainly could have a big game as easily as Gabe or anyone else(just implying someone other than Josh might)...but Im thinking Gabe gets more outside reps, while Austin becomes 3rd down guy. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Dunno, Mud... Pettine talked in his latest presser about the strength of our WR corps to this point being their "interchangeability" and that he expected that to continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibleedbrown Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'd like to see them get the ball to him early, but not necessarily often unless the results are great. Basically establish that he's a threat, and then pound it on the ground and throw in some PAP smearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonLegthigh Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 With Gordon back as #1, dont you think that Hawkins pretty much goes to the slot(the original plan) and, depending on set, it's either Gabe(speed) or Austin(height) on the opposite side? And Hawkins certainly could have a big game as easily as Gabe or anyone else(just implying someone other than Josh might)...but Im thinking Gabe gets more outside reps, while Austin becomes 3rd down guy. . I'm thinking this is pretty much how it will go, seems like the best plan. Keep the smaller faster shiftier receiver in for 1st 2nd down (hawk, Gabe). And keep your taller, possession receiver mostly for 3rd downs, (Austin). That being said pettine and shanny seem to like changing looks frequently, so who really knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhite Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 4 catches 52 yards 1 TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Dawg Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Gabe explodes You nailed it. Defensively, Atlanta is 32nd against the pass. I think they will double down on Gordon leaving Gabe and/or Hawk with a big day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC mike Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 All thesudden we are deep at wr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudfly Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 All thesudden we are deep at wr and running back and corner back......it's just weird, aint it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColumbusKing Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I say first possesion we do one of two things, Run on first down, on second down play action with the sole purpose of getting Gordon the ball behind the corners. or First play just bomb it too Gordon and try and set the tone. A huge play for Gordon to start the game will get the whole team pumped up especially the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 You said shan-anigans. I get a royalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 and a interception to a double-teamed receiver would get the other team pumped and take the wind out the sails of the browns. i guarantee you they won't do this unless the guy is wide open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevfan4life Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I agree with getting Gordon off early. I don't think Atlanta is going to drop back safeties to help with our receivers...they're gonna make sure they stuff the run and make Gordon prove that he's back in NFL form. Bombing out to Gordon early will make Atlanta think twice about stacking the box. Getting our run game started early is so crucial on Sunday. It trumps Gordons return. We need the run to setup the deep ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 i love the way you kids think......balls to the walls every comment. just like how we were going to blow houston away. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 So, erm, it's actually *Kyle* Shanahan? Not Mike. Anyway, yes get him the ball, no don't force it in to double coverage just to get him the ball. End arounds, crossing routes, things where he won't get double teamed by the safety/corner back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb12711 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 In a dream I came up with the perfect play to start the game. Twist-Johnny Football comes out and throws a smoke route to Josh Gordon, and runs off to be replaced by Hoyer. They pan to him talking to Shanny while Hoyer is hurrying to the line. Here's the thing though fellas: Manziel is actually in the field of play! It's a ruse you see, he won't be covered and Manziel can catch a wide open pass, moonwalk into the endzone and finally do the cash money sign as a Brown. Talk about shenanigans! It's too good of a plan to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Exactly Chris... lot of low-risk, quick-pass opportunities to get Gordo an easy catch and an opportunity for YAC just made for a big, strong, fast WR. and running back and corner back......it's just weird, aint it? Especially weird juxtaposed with our D-line situation... I agree with getting Gordon off early. Ummmm... care to rephrase that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonLegthigh Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 If they do throw deep to Gordon early, I hope its not one of hoyers heaving of a dead duck attempts. I love the guy, but his deep throws can be scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml1138 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 If they do throw deep to Gordon early, I hope its not one of hoyers heaving of a dead duck attempts. I love the guy, but his deep throws can be scary Like Tour suggests, let Gordon get the YAC for those "big plays". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Mike Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 I am still somewhat debating about picking Hawkins up for this weeks fantasy, but then there is also Gabriel & Benjamin. One or more of these water bugs is/are going to be wide open at times this week. I also agree with hitting Gordon short & relying on his YAC. It will be a fun game to watch. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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