bigdawg09 Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 It's time to start taking a look at the 2009 predictions, and make our own... 2009 Cleveland Browns Preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporTrail Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 6-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg09 Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Another Preview 2009 Cleveland Browns Preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg09 Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 And I say 6-10 is a very fair assessment. Hopeful for a .500 season that is brought to us by a fundamental/disciplined football team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg09 Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 A preview from betters perspective 2009 Cleveland Browns Preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg09 Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 And another fine preview 2009 Cleveland Browns Preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gips Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 9-7 perhaps better this team has more "raw" talent then it is given credit for and mangini is exactly what these guys need to get em thinking about their job and their future in the nfl cuz there aint gonna be no more gauranteed show up and start jobs like it was with the previous regime while untested potential talent rots on the bench if you want pay you gotta play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZBrowns Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I predict the Browns will play 16 games and will finish somewhere between 0-16 and 16-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasdogg Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I predict a season below .500. What would be a success if we finish below .500? 1) Determine who is the QB for the next 10 years. 2) Rush the passer - double the sacks to 34. 3) Run the ball with efficiency and production. If we can do the above against the Steelers, then a sub .500 season can be termed successful to me. If not, we need to blow it up all over again soon. We had two glaring weaknesses - no RB and no pass rush - and we did nothing to address either. So we'll see if Mangini can "scheme" their way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 10 - 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 12-4, win superbowl. Well, dammit, if you're going to dream, dream big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flugel Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I predict a season below .500. What would be a success if we finish below .500? I have to admit I'd be disappointed. I'm not expecting Cleveland to be undefeated or anything. That said, missing post seasons 9 out of the last 10 years (and 15 of the last 16) is too old for comfort. IF the Browns are only 1 season removed from 10 wins - why should they reduce their expectations to moral victories only? Therefore, I think making the playoffs would be a success. This is an era of free agency where there seems to be worst to first movements and vice versa. We've added some experienced defensive upgrades from the 3-4 Mangini employed in NY. SHOULD be a good thing competitive wise. We've got an elite STs return man that impacts field position. We just upgraded the oline by letting Shaffer go, adding Mack in the draft and brining in vets like St Clair, Womack and Foster to compete for starts and depth. BQ averaged 30 points a game in his first 2 starts so we have some promise there too. - Tom F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasdogg Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have to admit I'd be disappointed. I'm not expecting Cleveland to be undefeated or anything. That said, missing post seasons 9 out of the last 10 years (and 15 of the last 16) is too old for comfort. IF the Browns are only 1 season removed from 10 wins - why should they reduce their expectations to moral victories only? Therefore, I think making the playoffs would be a success. This is an era of free agency where there seems to be worst to first movements and vice versa. We've added some experienced defensive upgrades from the 3-4 Mangini employed in NY. SHOULD be a good thing competitive wise. We've got an elite STs return man that impacts field position. We just upgraded the oline by letting Shaffer go, adding Mack in the draft and brining in vets like St Clair, Womack and Foster to compete for starts and depth. BQ averaged 30 points a game in his first 2 starts so we have some promise there too. - Tom F. I appreciate your optimism, but when the things you're most excited about are 1) "experienced defensive players" (meaning marginal, 2nd tier players that are not playmakers) 2) "elite ST's return man" (when the only elite player is a ST'er, that isn't promising) and 3) and 4) If the defense stacks 8 in the box and the QB(s) can't beat it, the offensive line will not perform to it's potential. We need to start looking at the best teams in the division (Bal and Pit) and seriously ask ourselves if we can beat them. Adding the players we added does not alone mean a damn thing, especially since they aren't playmakers. And the rookies? Mack could be a good pick up, but Robiskie is a year or two away from making an impact. I think some of you are setting yourselves up for disappointment, just like I did last season. In 2007 I was as surprised as anyone, especially with Frye coming back as the starter. But this season, no way am I drinking the kool aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gafreleets Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I appreciate your optimism, but when the things you're most excited about are 1) "experienced defensive players" (meaning marginal, 2nd tier players that are not playmakers) 2) "elite ST's return man" (when the only elite player is a ST'er, that isn't promising) and 3) and 4) If the defense stacks 8 in the box and the QB(s) can't beat it, the offensive line will not perform to it's potential. We need to start looking at the best teams in the division (Bal and Pit) and seriously ask ourselves if we can beat them. Adding the players we added does not alone mean a damn thing, especially since they aren't playmakers. And the rookies? Mack could be a good pick up, but Robiskie is a year or two away from making an impact. I think some of you are setting yourselves up for disappointment, just like I did last season. In 2007 I was as surprised as anyone, especially with Frye coming back as the starter. But this season, no way am I drinking the kool aid. good post. the browns are actually making improvements, but i don't see them really being effective this year. this is, plain and simple, a rebuilding year. sub .500 but at least you'll be making strides to a promising future. but like you said, when the biggest star on your team is a ST guy............don't get too excited about your chances of turning out a superbowl contending team. 7-9 this year and showing improvement throughout the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I predict that the Browns will play in the NFL this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasdogg Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 This is another 2009 Preview of the Cleveland Browns (RealGM.com) LINK HERE Actually this was a pretty decent article. Pretty in depth preview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aloysius Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 This is another 2009 Preview of the Cleveland Browns (RealGM.com) LINK HERE Actually this was a pretty decent article. Pretty in depth preview. Jeff Risdon's always a good read, especially during the draft season. I don't agree with everything in that piece, but he makes a good point about how Veikune dominated Phil Loadholt during the Senior Bowl practices. Hopefully, he can do the same thing Week 1 against the Vikings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 8 and 8 I have hope.......especially from what I saw in Quinn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Italian DawgPound Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I say we go 7-9 but this is the year we have a damned W in Pissburgh. I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumbergh Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 There is a rumor that Ryan Tucker is about to announce his retirement. In that case there isn't much hope for a winning season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgpound3 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 There is a rumor that Ryan Tucker is about to announce his retirement. In that case there isn't much hope for a winning season. Lums, STFU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverback Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 15-1 for the Browns. Mangina is coach of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridgeho Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 10-6, the D will be top 15 and the rushing attack will be badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg09 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Another preview 2009 CLEVELAND BROWNS PREVIEW 2009 Cleveland Browns Preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg09 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I am really looking forward to the season. Brady Quinn has shown to have great field presence and leadership ability. Braylon has had plenty of time to get focused. Jamal Lewis will be Jamal Lewis. The O-Line is solid, and Alex Mack is certainly going to help. The Defense is my major worry, but I am hoping that the discipline that is brought by ManKok will put both units back on the map. A whole lot of Tressel-ball in the mix, but maybe we can squeak out more 16-13 victories than we let go. And finish 7-9! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg09 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yet another fabulous preview 2009 Cleveland Browns Preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 19 - 0 Thats a SB Win! Eat your heart out Miami!! Someone said dream BIG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns2405 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Quinn wins the camp battle and makes the most of his chances. Our offense shows improvement with Harrison and Davis taking some of the load off of Jamal. Robiskie steps into the #2 role and surprises. MOMass and Furrey are nice options as slot and #4. The addition of Mack will help the right side of the line and our line improves from that of last year to further aide our rushing attack. Rob Ryan finally gives our defense as set and we show signs of being an NFL defense that makes an opposing offense plan for us. We become attacking, aggressive D and climb towards the top half in all categories. Corey Williams shows he was worth the trade/money and Coleman helps alongside Rogers. Barton proves to be the QB of the D he is said to be and we look ready on every play. ST have been solid in my eyes and we continue to do so. We have a good start to foundation under the new management. 9-7 is our record. Heading into next year we have our qb settled and we look to further build upon our solid foundation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg09 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 A nice preview from handicapper perspective 2009 Cleveland Browns Preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hard to predict yet. Training camp hasn't even started. We are not sure who the starting QB will be. Any injuries in camp/pre-season? Going to be a rebuilding season with new coaching staff, etc. A wild guess at this point would be 7-9 but who really knows? I had high hopes last season that were smashed quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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