Judging by the preseason

[SauceBoss]

The Browns will win the Super Bowl. They're 2-0. They will play the Cards. Who are 2-0. They are clearly the best teams this year based on their preseason records.

[Lilsmitty09]

oh and brandon weeden will win mvp

[Jakob]

We look great week 1. We lose a close game by 5 points week 2 and the sky is fuging falling.

[AceBoogie]

We look great week 1. We lose a close game by 5 points week 2 and the sky is fuging falling.

I wouldn't say the offense looked great weak 1.

[Jakob]

I wouldn't say the offense looked great weak 1.

We knew the offense was going to be a little slow this year, I figure we have a 12-16 ranked offense.

[Jakob]

I wouldn't say the offense looked great weak 1.

You have to realize the outcomes of the game could of been different if the starters played all 4 quarters. I really feel secure starters don't even try in preseason, nobody wants to get hurt.

[AceBoogie]

We knew the offense was going to be a little slow this year, I figure we have a 12-16 ranked offense.

Which is why the defense needs to be stellar and you have to agree they were less than against Philly.

[AceBoogie]

You have to realize the outcomes of the game could of been different if the starters played all 4 quarters. I really feel secure starters don't even try in preseason, nobody wants to get hurt.

I agree it's hard to judge.

[Jakob]

Which is why the defense needs to be stellar and you have to agree they were less than against Philly.

You can't judge a defense or offense in preseason. Like it said none of the people locked for a roster spot even try. Nobody wants to get hurt, it's like the probowl. Most people consider Philly to have a top ten offense. Giving up 14 points to a top 10 offense isn't bad.

[iamhubby1]

I don't agree with the "Nobody tries during preseason" notion. Everybody tries. Everybody is doing their level best to do what the coaches want them to do. Even the entrenched starters.

We have done nothing but run basic plays with an eye towards evaluation. Seeing how the players react to situations. Who can or cannot hold their own. Who can keep their lane. Who knows what to do in certain situations.

If you want a team that is going to pull out all the stops in a preseason game. A Ron Rivera coached team is not going to be your cup of tea.

[koolkatluke]

I wouldn't say the offense looked great weak 1.

 

I wouldn't say the offense has tried to run anything resembling their regular season offense either.

[koolkatluke]

Which is why the defense needs to be stellar and you have to agree they were less than against Philly.

 

 

They also played a vanilla scheme put players in that won't be in regular rotation and did little preparation against a offense they've never seen before.

[csx]

I don't agree with the "Nobody tries during preseason" notion. Everybody tries. Everybody is doing their level best to do what the coaches want them to do. Even the entrenched starters.

We have done nothing but run basic plays with an eye towards evaluation. Seeing how the players react to situations. Who can or cannot hold their own. Who can keep their lane. Who knows what to do in certain situations.

If you want a team that is going to pull out all the stops in a preseason game. A Ron Rivera coached team is not going to be your cup of tea.

I seriously doubt most starters put much into preseason games. How could they? I would assume these games are hated by the regulars.

[iamhubby1]

I seriously doubt most starters put much into preseason games. How could they? I would assume these games are hated by the regulars.

Hated or not. Do you really think Rivera would let anyone half azz it? Plus, half azzing it is the surest way to get hurt.

Kraken pinched down, and did not hold his edge on Kolb's TD run. You don't think that wasn't brought up during film? Everyone gets critiqued. Not just the kids. Everyone. It is a teaching tool. And this staff is chocked full of teachers.

I know it is a popular belief that established players half azz preseason. It just is not true. At least not on a Ron Rivera coached team it isn't.