That Should’ve Quieted The Crowd.

But it didn’t. All last week everyone in the Browns organization was supposed to be fired. Everyone. Andrew Berry, Kevin Stefanski, Jimmy Haslam (really?) and Paul DePodesta. To be honest with you I don’t think of DePodesta until some paranoid Browns fan brings up his name. The facility in Berea would have empty offices, the fans and the media were going to run the team, because after all they know best. It’s simple, I’ll just run it like a fantasy football team. Forget that NFL teams are billion-dollar businesses. Forget how complicated contracts and the salary cap are. Forget you can’t fire an owner. What fans saw on Sunday was one team playing for their head coach and another team who’s given up on their head coach. Can you guess which one was which? If you’re honest with yourself you can.

Let’s start with Andrew Berry. Prior to this year he’s been average, but that’s right where the league is. The success rate of GMs in the NFL is about 48%, based on a study from 2020 to 2024. But this year, with a full complement of draft picks, Berry has been top tier. He’s also added undrafted rookies who are contributing. In free agency, signing Malik Collins was genius. To top it off, he’s made the Jaguar’s GM look foolish in two trades. Before you try and based your argument on individual draft picks from the past to try and prove your point. Jedrick Wills was drafted because Bill Callahan wanted him, Sika Ika was drafted because Jim Schwartz wanted him and David Bell was drafted because Stefanski wanted him. As I said earlier, Berry’s been average prior to this year.

Kevin Stefanski still has the locker room. Yes, sometimes he calls plays that make up scratch your head. Against Miami there were a few. I wish he would get rid of the tight screen for a while, it isn’t working. He did get creative with the wildcat close to the goal line and it worked. But I’ve seen other so called great coaches call bad games. Explain to me how Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur thought it was smart to snap the ball on third and one with time running out in the third quarter only to have his quarterback sacked forcing a punt. Or how Mike Tomlin is 2-9 on Thursday night with an eight-game losing streak to divisional rivals. He’s lost four of those games to the Browns. When the Browns are leading at halftime at home, Kevin Stefanski is 32-5. This team has beaten teams by 25 points four times since 1999, three of those were under Stefanski.

As for Jimmy Haslam and Paul Depodesta, like I said you can’t fire the owner. He’s let Berry do his thing. He’s also given Berry and Stefanski a pass on the Watson deal because of his own involvement. He’s said so himself. As for DePodesta, he collects data, that’s all he does. He makes no discissions and he’s not a puppet master pulling strings in the background. Who knows, he may have provided data telling the team NOT to trade for Watson. Basically, if you don’t know what someone’s jobs is, why bring them up. Besides, for the last five years his main concern has been the new stadium.

Finally, I really don’t see Dillion Gabriel being benched anytime soon, despite what a certain radio host says. And he’s a radio host, not an insider. Gabriel’s first three games were quite difficult, and he wasn’t the reason the Browns lost two. As he gets more comfortable, he’ll get better. All he needed to do Sunday was not be the reason the Browns lost, mission accomplished. I’m still hoping the only one fired after the season will be Bubba Ventrone, way too many yards on returns by the Dolphins. Stay safe and GO Browns.

We Have To Do Better.

Yep, that goes without saying. The team is 1-5, the offense is terrible, the special teams are a mess, and the defense is oh so close to making vacation plans. Maybe the fans should have listened to the experts prior to the season who pointed out this team was going to be bad. Every sports fan goes into their favorite’s teams’ season with expectations and high hopes. I’m included in that list. But this is truly bad. The offensive line can’t block; the receivers can’t catch and the blunders on special teams are insurmountable. Pittsburg heard all week how their run defense is below average and running back Quinshon Judkins was the next Nick Chubb. So they loaded the box and dared the rookie quarterback to beat them. Well, Dillon Gabriel was sacked six times and pressured thirteen times, so the Steelers plan worked.

Penalties are unforgivable but can be overcome. Well, some penalties. The Browns had six penalties, while the Steelers had ten, but their penalties were easier to overcome. Wednesday’s practice should be all about lining up correctly and learning not to hold. I’d have a whole day of practice for just special teams. Of course, they bail out the Steelers by running into the punter. After that mistake Pittsburg went down the field and scored a touchdown.

Last week I heard Kevin Stefanski was safe. Now I’m hearing if this continues, the offensive offense, he might be in trouble. And by trouble, fired. I think Andrew Berry is safe mainly because of the great draft he had. It’s amazing what you can do with all your draft picks. This Sunday, the Browns play Miami in only their third home game. After that they go to Foxboro and play the Patriots. Both of these games are winnable. Then they have their bye. After that they play teams like the Jets, the Raiders, the Titans and the Bears. Add to this they could play the Ravens without Lamar Jackson and the Bengals without Joe Burrow.

This team was never going to make the playoffs, and I never thought that, but I thought the Browns would be watchable. Right now, they aren’t. If they had made one kick against the Bengals and one more first down against the Vikings, we wouldn’t be having this drama. Stay safe and Go Browns.

This Is Insane.

Before I start my rant, a little breaking news, the Browns have traded QB Joe Flacco and a sixth-round pick to the Bengals for a fifth-round pick. This is the first ever trade between the Browns and the Bengals. Before you ask, no Deshaun Watson will not be activated to the roster and I’m going to assume Bradley Zappe will be the backup and Sanders will still be QB3. But tomorrow’s practice will help make that decision. If Sanders seizes the moment, then he’ll be QB2. Hear that Sanders fans he’s going to have to earn it just like any other job in the NFL. I’m also sure there will be some on Browns twitter who will hate the trade, only because they hate Andrew Berry.

I understand people are tired of seeing the Browns lose, but what the hell did you expect this year? They’re coming off a three-win season where the quarterback position sucked. Did you expect a winning season? Or the playoffs? Let’s fire the coach because a certain section of the fanbase have unrealistic expectations. I’m tired of the losing, but I also tired of the endless rebuilding where the front office and the coaching staff wouldn’t work together and be at each other’s throats. The back biting and the stupidity. The team actually had a GM who texted the coaching staff during a game to tell them to play his preferred quarterback. Or a power-hungry GM who kept a coach who went 1-31 and replaced him with a guy who he knew he could control. The ” what have done for me lately” crowd doesn’t remember and they won’t bring it up because it goes against their preferred narrative.

Both Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski have gotten a free pass because of the owner’s involvement in the Watson trade. The owner admitted it and took responsibility for it. His statement also tells you Watson will never play another snap for the Cleveland Browns. But of course, there will be those on social media and in the local media who will try and tell you different for the clicks. Now if Stefanski loses the locker room, then that’s a different story. And he has NOT lost the locker room. Let me repeat that for the Stefanski haters, He’s Not Lost The Locker Room.

Right now, anti-Stefanski fans are flooding the zone with all relative and unrelative talking points. Points to justify their means. They’re screaming for the head coach to take responsibility for the play calling at the end of the game. I hate to spoil your fun, but he did. But that won’t satisfy the pitchfork crowd because he didn’t beg for their unjustified forgiveness. As for Andrew Berry, he’s had three good drafts and this year’s is excellent.

Yes, the play calling was conservative, but remember, they had a rookie QB making his first start on a short week of practices. It was a short week because the team had to take a day to travel overseas. Could things get better against the Steelers? Sure, right now the entire league is playing bad football. Did you see the Cardinals/Titans game. Pittsburg lost a game because the rookie running back didn’t know the kickoff rules. Last night the Chiefs had a penalty on every kickoff, and they’re supposed to be a Super Bowl contender. The vaunted Baltimore defense looks like a college team.

Finally hating a coach and GM because they’re smart is the laziest argument I’ve ever heard. I don’t know about you, but I want smart people running my favorite pro football team. And just one more thing to point out, analytics have been around since Paul Brown, and he used them to full advantage. So get used to it because it’s used by every team in the league. Stay safe and Go Browns.

Thud.

That’s the on way to describe the Lions game. After beating the Packers where all three phases of this team contributed, watching two of the three not even play average, thud is the only word I can use. I had my doubts going in they could win, but this Browns defense is elite and in games like this one they can drag them to an improbable victory. But the offense and the unspecial teams were directly responsible for 24 of the Lions 34 points. Basically, the Browns defense only allowed ten points. as with the Green Bay game where they only allowed 10 points. I still believe the Browns will win more than three games, just because of the defense.

The big topic going into the Vikings game is who should start at quarterback. I’m still not there on replacing Flacco. Everyone saw the first six games of the season on the schedule and knew it would be tough. I said I would be happy with 2-4 after six games and the Browns are still on track to achieve that goal. Their next two games are against the Vikings in London and the Steelers in Pittsburg. Both teams can play very good defense and I don’t want a rookie having to face either. Besides, Dillon Gabriel is left-handed, so the Browns would have to shore up the right tackle spot. The team did trade for Cam Robinson, a true left tackle, but unless you can guarantee Jack Conklin will play, there’s not a chance I would start Gabriel.

As for the Lions game, the only good things I can say is running back Quinshon Judkins is the real deal. As is Isaiah Bond. I think he’s ready to step into the number two wide receiver spot. The Browns need to give him more opportunities. But they need to protect the QB. I have no doubt they plug Robinson right into the left tackle spot and if Conklin plays, then Flacco will have the time to throw. This will be the fifth OL combination is five games. Robinson isn’t the long-term solution at LT, but he’s a hell of a lot better than KT Leveston. It’ll be a tall task to keep Jonathan Greenard, Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave off the QB. One saving grace is edge Andrew Van Grinkel is not expected to play.

The defense is playing well, very well. I think they’ve found their number three cornerback in Myles Hardin. Unfortunately, this week the defense has to content with wide receivers Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Adam Thielen. There’s word out of Minnesota J.J. McCarthy will practice this week, but I’ve heard they’ll wait till after their bye to bring him back to start. So, it looks like the Browns will face Carson Wentz. Also, the Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill will not play because he was injured during last week’s game.

I still don’t like the fact that the Vikings are playing back-to-back games overseas and get to stay for two weeks. The Browns have to travel tomorrow, a wasted practice day, then travel back to play the Steelers the next week, after Pittsburg has a bye. Screw you NFL. Everyone stay safe and Go Browns.

“It Feels Damn Good.”

That was the answer by Myles Garrett when asked after the game how this win feels. I would agree. After playing elite defense, good special teams and unwatchable offense for 56 minutes and still getting the win, it does feel damn good. I was not one of the Browns fans screaming to replace Joe Flacco during the game. Did I think it, yes, maybe one or two times. But I kept telling myself somehow his experience would come through. I noticed during the entire game prior to the snap; he would make sure everyone was in place to avoid pre snap penalties. The last two years, pre snap penalties killed any chance the Browns had in winning games. Then on the last offense play of the game, Flacco’s veteran leadership put the Browns in position to win. A quick pass over the middle to David Njoku and then getting the team lined up for a snap to down the ball before the clock ran out. I’m sorry, no rookie could’ve managed that. Extra yardage and time for a game winning field goal. Just the way you want it drawn up.

Don’t get me wrong, Flacco does look old and is leaving plays on the field. More practice with Isaiah Bond and Quinshon Judkins will improve the offense. Also finding a solution at offensive tackle would help as well. More on that in a minute. Judkins and Bond are starting to get the feel for the professional game. Bond is starting to get separation and Judkins is learning to follow all pro Joel Bitonio even if there doesn’t look like a hole is opening. Let’s not forget about Harold Fannin who had a big catch and then fought through tackles for a bigger gain. On defense, the rookies shined, as well as the usual suspects. Mason Graham had an unheard of 43%-win rate. The average for defensive tackles is 9%. Carson Schwesinger is that guy. In college he had trouble fighting through bodies to make tackles but with this defensive line he’s free to run around and make plays.

Maliek Collins was the best free agent signing this off-season by Andrew Berry. He’s been so good, it helps the other defensive lineman, like Graham and my favorite URFA Adin Huntington. It also helps Alex Wright, Iasiah McGuire and of course Myles Garrett. This defense is elite. All this team needs is an average offense and a good special team, and they could beat anyone.

Concerning the offensive tackle position, In case you didn’t hear, Dawand Jones is done for the year again. I like Jones, but that’s it for me, the Browns have to find a long-term solution at left tackle. The 2026 draft class is loaded, so I would start there. In the meantime, the Browns will be trying to trade for a tackle this week, but it all depends on a trading partner. Andrew Berry knows he needs to get someone in here quick. As for replacements, it does not look like Jack Conklin will be ready for the Detroit game so Cornelius Lucus might move back to right tackle. The Browns did sign two experienced tackles last week, Joshua Miles and Tyre Phillips with Phillips being the best of the two. I’ve also heard the Browns are going to try guard Teven Jenkins at left tackle this week. He’s played that position in the past. KT Leveston took over at right tackle after Jones hurt but showed why he’s developmental player. He’s an outstanding run blocker, but as all Browns fans saw, he’s not very good at pass blocking.

Enjoy this victory Browns fans, stay safe and Go Browns.

Embarrassing.

Both Joe Flacco and Myles Garrett used that word to describe yesterday’s game and I would agree. How special teams coach Bubba Ventrone still has a job is amazing. Also, how Cameron Mitchell still has a roster spot is also amazing. This team has no room for errors this year especially against a team like the Ravens. So what happened? Flacco looks very old, and the interior of the offensive line looks even older. Wyatt Teller, Ethan Pocic and Joel Bitonio were supposed to excel in the wide zone blocking scheme. Nope. The special teams again cost the Browns a win. The defense played winning football again but got rewarded with nothing, again. Everyone said the first six games were a gauntlet and yesterday showed you why.

Again, the defense came up with no turnovers and they have no third cornerback. I don’t know how long they can keep this up if this continues. The wide receivers can catch the ball; the Browns lead the league in dropped passes and what the hell is wrong with David Njoku. He’s mostly been quiet after two games. The only positive on offense is the play of the 2025 draft class. Looking forward, I think the running game will improve dramatically with Quinshon Judkins starting.

The new Cleveland media debate is starting Dillon Gabriel over Flacco this weekend against the Packers. Please don’t even suggest it. The Packer’s defense is better than the Ravens and you want to throw a rookie out there? Let’s wait and get pass the next four games, then we can talk about it. I know he looked good very late in fourth quarter after the outcome was decided, but to throw the kid out there against the Packers, Lions, Vikings and Steelers would ruin Gabriel. If the running game can get going with Judkins the Browns offense will be better.

Prior to the season starting, all I asked was for the Browns to be at least 2-4 after the first six games. That can still be achieved, if the defense continues to play great, the offense can start to move the ball on the ground, and the special teams plays a ton better. If any of these three aspects fail, then it’s going to be a long season. Stay safe and Go Browns.

Not What I Expected.

If you had told me before the game the Browns defense would hold Joe Burrow to 114 yards passing and a QBR of 87.7, I would say how much did the Browns win by. Not so much. After a slow start, the defense was as advertised, great. Team leader and all-pro defensive end Myles Garrett took over the game, right when the team need him to take over the game. Linebacker Carson Schwesinger was great as were Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome. Isaiah McGuire was everywhere. My only complaint was they need to be that dominate from the start and do a better job at stopping the run.

The offense was also very good. Quarterback Joe Flacco had one hell of a game, and the two interceptions weren’t his fault. Rookie tight end Harold Fannin and rookie running back Dylan Sampson were better than advertised. Hopefully, running back Quinshon Judkins will be able to play this week against Baltimore, because right now the Browns need to find a way to run the ball. Cincinnati’s defense came into this game as one of the worst run defenses in the league, but they had a great game plan. The Browns offense worked the short field and side to side perfectly in the passing game. If only they had a more dominate running game. I’ve always been a Jerome Ford defender, not anymore. Cleveland has a two-game roster exemption for Judkins, so after those two games I’d cut Ford and keep Raheim Sanders as the third back. My only problem with the offensive line was Dawand Jones. He’s never been a great run blocker, but too many penalties. BTW, the OL did a good job creating holes for the running backs, but the running backs weren’t hitting those holes.

Special teams were average at best and I’m not talking about the kicker missing an extra point and a field goal. The coverage teams gave up too much, especially on one punt return. You have a great weapon in Cory Bojorquez, don’t diminish him by allowing long punt returns. I’ve been told the kicker situation is fluid right now. If I had to guess, they’ll keep Szmyt on the roster this week and let him work through this. He kicked very well in the preseason and beat out the incumbent veteran, so they’ll give him one more chance. But it’ll be a short leash. The fact is there aren’t any good kickers available, only guys the Browns have cut before because they had trouble kicking at Huntington Bank Field.

Next game, at Baltimore where they’ll be celebrating stealing the Browns from Cleveland. Happy thirty years of screw you Ravens. Stay safe and Go Browns.

On To Cutdown Day.

The Browns finished 3-0 in the preseason which gets them absolutely nothing. The last time they finished undefeated in the preseason was 2017 and then they went on to not win another game. That year, I had a feeling of dread before the season started, this year not so much. I’m getting some positive vibes (yes, I know, vibes is an archaic term) but it seems this team is ready for the season. The 2017 team sure the hell wasn’t. I’ll point to very physical practices and the fact that defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz appeared to be calling plays like it was the regular season in the final preseason game. Lining up rookie Carson Schwesinger as a defensive tackle so he can blitz and get a sack is criminal, and if it’s a crime, I’m here for it.

Most of the attention for the final preseason game will be focused on the poor play of quarterback of Shedeur Sanders and how it’s everyone else’s fault but Shedeur Sanders. Some of the crap (and I wanted to use another word, but I’m trying to keep it clean) is just plain stupid. You don’t draft a player to proceed to make him fail. For f**cks (sorry couldn’t help myself) sake, what the hell is wrong with you people. What the hell gives Colorado fans the right to think their better than any other football fans. They act like they’re in the SEC or the Big Ten. They haven’t been relevant since Kordell Stewart. The Browns saw an opportunity to draft a potential 2026 starter in the fifth round. They’ve coached him up as much as possible. He regressed. It happens. The best news is they’re not giving up on him. He’ll make the roster, and they’ll keep investing in him. And I thought the Baker Bros where bad, the “Shedeur Fanboys” are the worst.

The game itself was kind of boring, and that’s how I like my final preseason games. Boring, but efficient. Flacco looks like he knows what he is doing, Gabreil is a quality rookie and Sanders needs work. It looks like the depth chart for QB’s all off-season was right on target. Speaking of QB’s, I have to admit I’m wrong. Unlike those on social media, I have no problem with it, but the Browns are going to keep four quarterbacks on the initial 53-man roster. No one wants either of these rookies to be one heartbeat away from starting if Flacco gets hurt, no one. If you want to see how I worked it out, go to https://www.ffsn.com/the-fanatical-elfz-network/cleveland-browns-53-man-roster-prediction-pre-nfl-cutdown-day-browns/ for my final roster prediction.

It looks like center Ethan Pocic is going to ready for the season opener, which is good news. But the best news is, my favorite UDFA who I’ve been pimping since he signed, Adin Huntington, has made the roster. I love this kid. He played on offense Saturday; he’s a special team’s ace and he gives opposing offensive linemen real problems. Congratulations, Mr. Huntington. Since writing this, cornerback Tony Brown has been waived, but I think he’ll clear waivers and be resigned.

Now we wait to see how GM Andrew Berry improves the roster, and he will. Cutdown day is Tuesday. Watch the running back situation and the cornerback position group. Finally, I feel the Dustin Hopkins era is over in Cleveland. You just can’t miss extra points. Stay safe and Go Browns.

Game Two In The Books.

If you watched the Browns preseason game two against the defending Super Bowl Champs, you learned a little more about this team. Their offense will be better than last year, and their defense might be better than 2023. I had forgotten how much fun it is to watch a competent offense. I know what you’re thinking, in both games the offense was very vanilla. You’re right. But to be this effective this early in the process with mostly second and third stringers and two rookie quarterbacks is impressive. In game one, the Panthers weren’t much of a challenge, but the Eagles are a very good team, top to bottom.

As for the so-called quarterback competition, Joe Flacco will be the starter vs. the Bengals, barring injury, (fingers crossed). Both Sanders and Gabriel equated themselves nicely, but neither is nowhere near being a starter in the NFL. That’s leaves what to do about Kenny Pickett. Yes, the Browns like him, but he’s not been available to play. Would the team have liked to see him in a preseason game, sure. But it hasn’t happened. Hopefully he’ll be available for the last game against the Rams, if only to increase his trade value. I still can’t see the Browns keeping four quarterbacks on the final 53-man roster.

There are going to be some hard roster decisions to be made prior to cutdown day and not because of injuries to this point. The reason will because there are some very talented young players on the roster. Both DE Cameron Thomas and DT/DE Adin Huntington have played very well. If the team keeps four defensive tackles and six defensive ends like I think, then DT Shelby Harris might not make the roster. On defense, the only trade or future signing I see the team making is for a new cornerback. Cameron Mitchell is just not cutting it to be the guy to play in the slot. He’s allowed two touchdowns in two games to backup quarterbacks. It will be interesting if he starts against the Rams.

On offense, the backups played better. Both guards Teven Jenkins and Zac Zinter improved from week one, as did Javion Cohen. Luke Wypler had another great game at center. My only concern is OT Dawand Jones. He’s never been a great run blocker but has been a very good pass blocker. Against the Eagles he was neither. The big question on offense is the wide receiver room. Again it’s not because of injuries, it’s because the younger players are playing well. Gage Larvadain and Kaden Davis are playing like they’ll make the roster. Both returned kicks Saturday and both did well. There are rumblings that returner DeAndre Carter may not make the final roster. He hasn’t been a returner in either of the first two games. The Browns might want to see the young guys or they’re saving Carter for the regular season.

Finally, two things. One, the Browns are waiting to sign both Isaiah Bond and Quinshon Judkins until after they’re sure the league won’t suspend them. Bond looks like a surer thing then Judkins, but the Browns are very optimistic Judkins won’t face any penalties. Second, this is the worst I’ve seen Browns social media and local reporters. I expect the national media to be stupid, but the locals are making a race of it. Before you believe anything on social media, and you shouldn’t believe most of it, wait at least thirty minutes. By then a very logical and reasonable explanation will be reported. Stay safe and Go Browns.

Pump The Brakes.

Let’s all calm down a little. Yes, quarterback Shedeur Sanders stepped up and handled his first start well. Was he perfect, no. Are there area’s he needs to improve on, yes. Let’s not get carried away and think he can start week one against the Bengals. He can’t. As a matter of fact, if you look at the Browns first opponents, Bengals, Ravens, Packers, Lions, Vikings and Steelers, you really don’t want the kid to start. The Browns want to accomplish two things in 2025, win games and develop one of the rookies to start in 2026. Neither rookie should start in 2025, because it would destroy their development. Joe Flacco will start week one. The one thing I’ll say about Friday night, it was a fun game to watch. Last year there were very few games that were fun to watch. The home game against Baltimore, the “snow globe” game against Pittsburg and the primetime game against Denver. The first win of the season, against Jacksonville, was a struggle to watch, too much stress for a victory over the Jaguars. Here’s a few things I noticed.

Mason Graham and Carson Schwesinger are the real deal. I have no idea why the Panthers double-teamed Graham, but it freed up Alex Wright. Imagine if Myles Garrett had played, Yikes. The Browns defensive line is deep and talented. Julian Okwara had two sacks and UDFA Adin Huntington had one. The Browns had two take aways and didn’t turn the ball over. The team had 308 total offensive yards (183 yards passing & 125 yards rushing). The Browns had 20 first downs, were 6 of 15 on third down (40%), had 6 penalties for 34 yards and their time of possession was 34:28 versus 25:32 for the Panthers. Considering how bad the offense was last year, all these numbers are an improvement, and the penalties mostly happened in the fourth quarter. On offense Luke Wypler and Cornelius Lucas were the best offensive linemen for the Browns. I found it interesting; Javion Cohen started at one of the guard positions. Jackson Barton (RT) and Teven Jenkins (LG) were not impressive. I think Jenkins can still turn it around, but the Browns might be in the market for a fourth tackle on cutdown day.

Gage Larvadain and Kaden Davis have a real chance to make this roster as wide receiver number six. I thought the same of Luke Floriea, but he was waived with a serious hamstring injury. Hopefully he can clear waivers, and the Browns can put him on IR. The backup running backs looked good. I noticed the offensive line was running wide zone concepts the entire game. That’s how this offense is going to work in 2025 and to do it the first preseason game is impressive. It was weird number three tight end Blake Whiteheart didn’t get a single snap, but his replacements Brenden Bates and Sal Cannella played very well.

On defense, I’m not sure Cameron Mitchell makes the roster. After Rayshawn Jenkins was thrown out, he struggled. I’m gald to see the Browns sign two more cornerbacks today, Christian Holmes and Darius Rush. Never hurts to have as many corners as possible. I feel much better about the linebacker depth, while I’m still not to concerned about the secondary depth. Donovan McMillon (UDFA), Dom Johnson (UDFA) and Chris Edmonds played well. As did special team ace, Tony Brown, he was very impressive. Speaking of special teams, wow what a difference. They made a big difference in this game and in a good way.

This week will be a true test for the team. Going from an average Carolina team to the defending Super Bowl Champs is big difference. I can’t wait to see how the two practices go; this will be a true measurement for this team. Stay safe and Go Browns.