Law 241 Posted November 7, 2014 Somehow, I knew Cleveland would run the ball well, West would get the start (and do a good job with his carries) and I'd still get screwed. West was apparently so tired after taking the first four carries of the game that he needed to get pulled on Tate's TD run. He begins the Browns' second TD drive and then it is Crowell's time (I guess?) At this rate, Cleveland is going to run the ball 48 times and no one is going to be overly productive. I've said this before and I'll say it 100 times more. When a coach tells us he's going to go with the "hot hand" in the backfield, he's basically admitting to me that he cannot evaluate the position and has no idea who his best running back is. Linebackers do many of the same things as running backs (find the hole, avoid "trash" and initiate contact), but no one ever talks about the hot hand at that position. Coaches talk about wanting their backs not to rush things or "hit the home run", yet playing games with their playing time only encourage them to maximize every run and try to hit the big run. As far as the Browns' backfield tonight, I have no idea how a back can get going or how a coach can evaluate their performance with the shuttling that went on in the first half. Or, they could all score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 222 Posted November 7, 2014 "Not sure how a team can play so shItty against the Browns" FBN...you made a funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted November 7, 2014 this is why the rb position is dying in fantasy football 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 222 Posted November 7, 2014 Law, I get to be a fan on Thursday nights and an analyst the rest of the time As bad as Carolina looked last Thursday, Cincinnati has been that much worse. The Bengals' offense looks as bad as any one I can remember this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted November 7, 2014 I realize I'm in trouble now that I'm hoping Sanu can get a reverse called for him. Or maybe he can play qb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 256 Posted November 7, 2014 Damn. I've used CLE DST last 3 weeks but dropped them for DEN this week. After underwhelming against the Bucs, Jags and Raiders, I gave up on them this week too. Now all of a sudden they are playing like the '85 Bears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted November 7, 2014 hill doing a great job blocking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Law 241 Posted November 7, 2014 Law, I get to be a fan on Thursday nights and an analyst the rest of the time As bad as Carolina looked last Thursday, Cincinnati has been that much worse. The Bengals' offense looks as bad as any one I can remember this year. Yeah. Cincy is on the "fast" track to being added to my list of teams to target for streaming defense against. Their O is right there with the likes of Jax, Oak, the NY teams, etc. Sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 222 Posted November 7, 2014 This is the kind of performance in which the Bengals need to offer their fans a refund. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiramie 50 Posted November 7, 2014 I think Green has officially checked out of this game. Dude doesn't look focused at all. Can you blame him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 222 Posted November 7, 2014 West rips off an eight-yard run to get Cleveland off the goal line and comes out. Tate gets stuffed and stays in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrock 17 Posted November 7, 2014 whos dalton's back up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiramie 50 Posted November 7, 2014 Jason Campbell. I think it's time to put him in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted November 7, 2014 so the first place bengals in a huge home division game against a team last against the rush after just having a huge performance by your rb decide to sling it with Dalton on a windy night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted November 7, 2014 Dalton not even capable of garbage points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted November 7, 2014 Thursday night curse! Starting Hill and Sanu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrock 17 Posted November 7, 2014 i agree with the last post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiramie 50 Posted November 7, 2014 Lmao. Why is dalton still in this game? Oh that's right because Marvin Lewis is an awful coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted November 7, 2014 Somehow, I knew Cleveland would run the ball well, West would get the start (and do a good job with his carries) and I'd still get screwed. West was apparently so tired after taking the first four carries of the game that he needed to get pulled on Tate's TD run. He begins the Browns' second TD drive and then it is Crowell's time (I guess?) At this rate, Cleveland is going to run the ball 48 times and no one is going to be overly productive. I've said this before and I'll say it 100 times more. When a coach tells us he's going to go with the "hot hand" in the backfield, he's basically admitting to me that he cannot evaluate the position and has no idea who his best running back is. Linebackers do many of the same things as running backs (find the hole, avoid "trash" and initiate contact), but no one ever talks about the hot hand at that position. Coaches talk about wanting their backs not to rush things or "hit the home run", yet playing games with their playing time only encourage them to maximize every run and try to hit the big run. As far as the Browns' backfield tonight, I have no idea how a back can get going or how a coach can evaluate their performance with the shuttling that went on in the first half. Best post of the thread. They're having success tonight with this three stooges multiple chairs act, but no NFL RB could ever get into a rhythm or settled into a feel for the game running in this jackasses offense. At this point, he could pick any of the three. And I certainly don't see one of them as blatant or obviously ahead of the other two. Tate maybe a little slower burst, but Crowell and West look pretty tightly matched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrock 17 Posted November 7, 2014 dalton just plains stinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpcdds 26 Posted November 7, 2014 so the first place bengals in a huge home division game against a team last against the rush after just having a huge performance by your rb decide to sling it with Dalton on a windy night. Horrible play calling... Dalton sucks balls.. Yet they continue to call his number... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PATSSOX 22 Posted November 7, 2014 Dalton you POS just get me positive pts please. Damn bye week QB sucks balls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiramie 50 Posted November 7, 2014 Horrible play calling... Dalton sucks balls.. Yet they continue to call his number... You can tell coordinators or coaches are not good at their jobs when they abandon a successful gameplan when their team gets behind a little. Not saying Cincy had a great offensive start, but this game reminded me of the Bucs game last week. Rainey was killing Cleveland on the ground in the first half and got 4 carries in the second half. There are a lot of scared/stupid people calling plays in the NFL. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted November 7, 2014 anyone remember ty detmer? Dalton is reminding me of him tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpcdds 26 Posted November 7, 2014 You can tell coordinators or coaches are not good at their jobs when they abandon a successful gameplan when their team gets behind a little. This game reminded me of the Bucs game last week. Rainey was killing Cleveland on the ground in the first half and got 4 carries in the second half. There are a lot of scared/stupid people calling plays in the NFL. Totally.... They were only down 14.... They called 2 running plays out of 4 in there first possession.... And got a 1st down (solely on those 2 plays). They have ran it once more for an 11 yd gain and another 1st.... All passing plays the rest of of em... They should all be fired.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snatchit 108 Posted November 7, 2014 Garbage time for West .. Cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuschWack 59 Posted November 7, 2014 Dalton you POS just get me positive pts please. Damn bye week QB sucks balls+1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUsualSuspect 207 Posted November 7, 2014 anyone remember ty detmer? Dalton is reminding me of him tonight. Nah, come on man... I think that was 7 Ints in one game. That performance was one for the books. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrock 17 Posted November 7, 2014 fire lewis tonight. sorry you can't he's afro american Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiramie 50 Posted November 7, 2014 anyone remember ty detmer? Dalton is reminding me of him tonight. He reminds me of the cowardly lion. Dude looks like a ginger cat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiramie 50 Posted November 7, 2014 fire lewis tonight. sorry you can't he's afro american He should have been fired like 5 years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuschWack 59 Posted November 7, 2014 Dumbass Sims just said they took Dalton out of game because they want to protect him. Why the hell would the Bungles want to protect Dalton from injury? You'd think they'd wanna get him injured as fast as possible... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUsualSuspect 207 Posted November 7, 2014 Browns D/ST chillin on my bench, cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barber2309 26 Posted November 7, 2014 Crowell staying out of the picture because of fumbling is key for west. Crossing and west both looked decent. Tate is meh. I could go with west with just tate as competition. Keep fumbling crowell. Keep fumbling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted November 7, 2014 Nah, come on man... I think that was 7 Ints in one game. That performance was one for the books. yeah I know, I remember it cause a buddy of mine started him that week. but clev did drop one int and if Dalton stayed in for a couple more possessions who knows...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuschWack 59 Posted November 7, 2014 Browns D/ST chillin on my bench, cool.I dropped em for Green Bay this week. Unbelievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted November 7, 2014 Beyond ugly. Unwatchable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 222 Posted November 7, 2014 How bad was the Bengals' offense? Among other things, Cleveland averaged 3.3 YPC on 52 attempts and controlled the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiramie 50 Posted November 7, 2014 Crowd chanting "fire Marvin", haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,618 Posted November 7, 2014 I think that we all need to accept that for the first time in a long time, the Browns are series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites