News Later this week I will post the AFC and NFC projections for the league. When asked which team might be a surprising team, Chris Mortensen of ESPN suggested the Browns will “make it very interesting in the AFC North.” He mentioned the improvement of QB Brandon Weeden in the new offense and the additions … Read more
KO-9 allowed the Colts to take the ball to the 40. Kruger with a nice play v the run Kruger gets the sack on a 5 step drop by Luck Wayne beats McFadden. The blitz didn’t get there. Haden missed a tackle on the end around RB Ballard blows through for 13 yards. Jackson … Read more
News: NOTE: Next week I will discuss in some detail all the preseason game performances by the starters. Injuries continued this week. TE Dustin Keller MI tore all the ligaments in his knee and has a dislocated knee cap. He is out for the season. The Fish may trade for a starting quality TE. But … Read more
In 2013, the AFC North enters the season as possibly the toughest overall division in the NFL. The division boasts the reigning Super Bowl Champions, the all-time Super Bowl leaders and a popular Super Bowl sleeper pick in 2013. Oh, they also have the Cleveland Browns, who are young and improving, but still waiting for … Read more
The home crowd looks better than last week. KO+12 Gipson nice play TFL TE Pettigrew missed the pass. Robertson covers well out of the ILB Nice 3 and out – Special teams penalty costs the browns good field position (Skrine) TRich with a nice carry but the blocking not so strong Weeden throws into double … Read more
News, Notes & Rumors after Week 1 of the preseason News The injury bug seems to be alive and well despite a reduced uniformed practice schedule this season. The injury de jure seems to be the dreaded torn ACL. There were no ACL injuries on the first week of games. All of them occurred during … Read more
Samantha will be joining me weekly to discuss the Browns games. Tonight you can hear it live on at 6PM EDT or check out the archive on https://fryingpansports.com. Thanks for your support. That’s what I think. Tell me what you think. Bill Smith is a former coach of several semi-pro teams, has officiated both … Read more
Browns Rams LIVE Thoughts This is a VERY thin crowd tonight. Nice play on 3rd and 2 to Bess Good 37 yard pass to Gordon Runs are going nowhere. Good pass protection vs blitz Draw play gets the 1st. Great call. The pressure up the gut allowed the blocked pass. It was not Weeden’s fault. … Read more
If you like the NFL you should check out America’s Passion: How a Coal Miner’s Game Became the NFL in the 20th Century This book was written by our good friend Evan Weiner, TV and Radio pundit, newspaper columnist and public speaker. The book is filled with stories and interviews of some of the … Read more
