Last week, the entire defense deserved a game ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This week, I don't think anybody on the defense deserved any props. Matt Cassel, Jamaal Charles, and Chris Chambers had their way with our defense. Cassel threw for 331 yards and 2 touchdowns, with 114 of those yards going to Chambers. On the ground, Charles had 154 yards and a touchdown.
There were two stars on the team today -- one on offense and one on special teams.
On offense, RB Jerome Harrison nearly broke the NFL rushing record with 286 yards and 3 touchdowns. He shattered Jim Brown's record that had been held since 1961, and Harrison's single-game mark is by far the highest in the league this season.
Harrison did have a 71-yard burst to inflate his stats, but most of his carries seemed to go between 5-10 yards, even with the Chiefs consistently stacking nine players in the box. Brady Quinn couldn't capitalize on Harrison's running with good playaction passes, but it did set up a key playaction bootleg in which Quinn took off for 24 yards.
The other man of the hour is Joshua Cribbs, again. Cribbs returned two kicks for touchdowns in the first half -- one for 100 yards and the other for 103 yards. He set the NFL record for most career kick return touchdowns on his first try, and then broke his own record on the second try.
There was a somewhat controversial play at the end of the game. Harrison had the chance to go down at the one-yard line and then set up a field goal. Instead, Harrison took it in to give the Browns a seven-point cushion. I agree with what Harrison did, because more times than not, the opposing team won't be able to drive for a score. They almost did, but Cassel's pathetic-looking final pass attempt was batted away to seal the victory.
A 1-11 start, and now two wins in a row. We might be hurting our draft position, but with Mangini's job on the line, I'm sure that's the last thing on his mind.
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it feels good to win. we’re still gonna ge ta good player in the draft, but now we get both that and some positivity and progress to end the season. you gotta love momentum.
Dawg Nuts - December 20, 2009
An ugly game except for those two world class performances, but a win is a win. Draft be damned, keep them coming!
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 20, 2009
Agreed. We’ll still probably get Berry.
emily522 - December 20, 2009
I think the draft order will be…
TB (Suh)
Rams (Clausen)
Detroit (McCoy)
Browns (Berry)
emily522 - December 20, 2009
McCoy is a 2nd round QB at best and they already have Stafford.
You make no sense.
SpecialBrownie - December 20, 2009
Wrong McCoy, bud.
Be a little ruder next time.
Western Reserve - December 20, 2009
Um, Gerald McCoy from Oklahoma, the DT.
Yeah, I really think that Detroit would take Colt McCoy with the 3rd pick.
emily522 - December 20, 2009
Deploying the Mooncamping Rebuttal Method there?
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 20, 2009
I will be really rooting for people to take QBs. And LTs.
rufio - December 21, 2009
Ugly game?
41-34 that’s goes to the final second is an ugly game in your book? Maybe, you forgot to send this post after the Bills game and just got around to it?
cleveland.brown - December 20, 2009
We had 66 yards passing and gave up almost 500 on defense.
A win is great, but that was an ugly game. Cribbs and Harrison had to have record breaking performances or we get routed.
Bernie19Kosar - December 20, 2009
I have to admit that “ugly win” was a term that came to me after that game. I thought the defense played lousy as compared to last week and I thought Quinn looked especially bad. He is convincing me more and more each week that he does not have what it takes. He showed a couple of glimmers of resourcefulness on a couple of plays but the bread-and-butter vertical game was just plain scary. He was throwing up a prayer in all the deep balls and hardly ever giving his receivers a play on the ball.
It is true that a win is a win but you can win ugly and I think that is what the Browns did today. Kudos to the great performances by Cribbs and Harrison. I hope to see more of Harrison in the future. The question has always been durability for him so I hope he can stand the pace.
Brownsyup - December 21, 2009
Quinn had a bad day passing, but his fourth down run was fantastic. I loved the fake pitch to Cribbs — that was a great call. And then he made some nice moves on his run to avoid tackles. That doesn’t make up for his poor passing day, but it was a big play when the team needed one.
Buckeye Brad - December 21, 2009
Was that really the designed play? It looked busted to me, but, hey, I was happy it worked.
Western Reserve - December 21, 2009
I thought so.
Buckeye Brad - December 21, 2009
I thought so as well.
Roger Dorn - December 21, 2009
i definitely think it was designed….especially since that’s basically what Quinn ran so well in high school.
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
Would you term it pretty just because it was exciting and a ton of points were scored?
I mean, it was a fun game to watch, an exciting one, and a W for us, and all of that’s great. I’m happy. However, our defense looked weak, BQ was borderline awful if just good enough at times to get it done, and we gave up a TD on a punt. Take away great games from Cribbs and Harrison and we’re losing very ugly.
I don’t mean to be a killjoy, really. I’m still pumped that we’re on a winning streak here! But let’s be honest, eh?
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 21, 2009
Fixed.
I agree it was entertaining, but ugly. You see crazy plays and stats like this sometimes with two bad teams going head to head.
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
Yeah, Quinn left a lot to be desired. The thing is, I’d be content with 10/17 passing in that game, even if it did only go for a measly 66 yards, with the way we were running the ball. It’s the two picks that are more disconcerting to me. The first one, the throw was simply a travesty. The second one he hung up there and allowed the safety to come over and make a play. The only leash I’d give Quinn on that one is that Massaquoi never goes up to fight for balls in the air, and he turned completely the wrong way on the ball at first.
Western Reserve - December 21, 2009
I’m more than fine with a few more wins showing improvement and a top 5 pic. Number 1 pic is overrrated anyways. it’s almost like many teams don’t even want it with the amount of guaranteed money he will require.
johnnyphoenix - December 20, 2009
With our win and the Rams loss today, I think we’re officially out of the Suh-stakes. Even if we lose out and the Rams win out, we have the tougher SOS.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
The Rams punted down 3 with 2 minutes left. They aren’t even trying to win.
Roger Dorn - December 21, 2009
I really feel bad for Steven Jackson.
Wasting a really good career.
Bernie19Kosar - December 21, 2009
Fixed.
Well, he’s not really wasting it himself per se, but it kills me to see this guy playing his heart out on these consistently bad teams. The end of this season and next will begin to rectify the situation, though…
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
It shouldn’t. That’s how professional sports should be. God forbid the best players consistently went to the highest bidder like they do in baseball.
Simmsinns - December 21, 2009
That’s not really what I meant.
Cribbs wants to play here, for this team…I honestly believe that. So essentially it kills me that this organization hasn’t been able to surround him with better players so he can experience the team success he deserves.
johnnyphoenix - December 22, 2009
Ok, now I see what you’re saying. I can agree with that.
Simmsinns - December 22, 2009
Same for Shaun Rogers.
skipkirk - December 21, 2009
Keep in mind, win or lose…these past few games have actually been entertaining to watch. IMAGINE THAT.
I mean, winning them is great too, but that is kinda the point…they’re being competitive, albeit against mostly poor teams.
Besides, How many games have we seen that have been kinda like a visit to the dentist? Boring, painful, expensive, you already knew what was going to happen, and essentially no fun at all.
It’s strange to actually look forward to the games again, and, for a few weeks at least…I am.
johnnyphoenix - December 20, 2009
The best part is that we could end up with a better record than last year.
holmes213 - December 21, 2009
Harrison is the most confusing player for me. He shows brilliance like today and last year against Buffalo and then disapears. Is it him? Is it lack of carrying the ball? Injuries? Can’t figure it out. But what a hell of game. The longer they delay signing Cribbs the more the cash register rings. What a player, from being undrafte to a pro-bowl player is a tribute to him.
As long as Holmgren comes to Cleveland, Mangini could run the table and that won’t save his job. The control Holmgren will have I just can’t see Mangini hanging onto his job. Fair or not, that could happen.
Grockcubs - December 20, 2009
Yep looks like Mangini is out if Holmgren takes the job and that is a bad thing IMO.Don’t think Holmgren is the football god many around here do.
Brownsfan4ever - December 20, 2009
I’d give Mangini 50 – 50 odds with Holmgren based on all that’s been said so far. Who knows….
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 20, 2009
50/50 is about what I’m thinking too for Mangini’s chances with Holmgren. The team is showing some signs of improvement but I think they are still way to inconsistent.
Brownsyup - December 21, 2009
The exact word I found myself using over and over again when talking with other fans after this game!
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 21, 2009
i completely agree…but at least we’ve moved from consistently bad to very inconsistent.…so I’ll take it.
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
One of those announcers yesterday said, the head coaching job is not out of the picture for Holmgren.
Red-Right-88 - December 21, 2009
yeah, well, that was one of the announcers yesterday, and we all know how smart they are
notthatnoise - December 21, 2009
Holmgren has said that HC was on the table as well.
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
can i get a quote please?
notthatnoise - December 21, 2009
http://www.ohio.com/sports/browns/79733857.html
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
Just saying, but if we win out and go 5 – 11, that’s actually progress from last year.
Didn’t think any of us would have been thinking that a few months ago…
SpecialBrownie - December 20, 2009
Very true!
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 20, 2009
Well got to say shocked about Harrisons big game.A little down about Quinn’s 2nd bad game in a row and love Cribbs being himself!
Go Browns!
Brownsfan4ever - December 20, 2009
Harrison runs for over 250 yards and the two teams double the over / under. That’s why you watch the games!
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 20, 2009
yeah, it was great fun to watch. who could have predicted any of this?
Dawg Nuts - December 20, 2009
Don’t look now, but Charlie Frye is beating the Broncos.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
Right now, he is sitting on the bench after getting his bell rung and it is up to Russell to get the go-ahead TD.
palcal - December 20, 2009
Cincinnati just lost to the Chargers. This day just gets better and better.
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 20, 2009
GB takes lead against Steelers with 2 min left.
palcal - December 20, 2009
GO PACKERS!
emily522 - December 20, 2009
Drat. Steelers win. Oh well, we still whupped them!
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 20, 2009
what does that do for their playoff chances now?
Dawg Nuts - December 20, 2009
I think they have to win out and Denver has to lose one for them to have a shot – but don’t quote me.
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 20, 2009
Go Ravens next week.
emily522 - December 20, 2009
There are SIX teams in the AFC tied at 7-7 fighting to get in to the playoffs (including Pittsburgh). Right now the wild card leaders are the Ravens and Broncos at 8-6, but obviously all the 7-win teams are still alive. So it’s a big mess right now in the AFC.
Buckeye Brad - December 20, 2009
Wow. I don’t care what teams get it as long as it’s not the Steelers!
emily522 - December 20, 2009
Frye and Russell team up to upset Denver.
palcal - December 20, 2009
Will Charlie be ready to go next Sunday in Cleveland?
palcal - December 20, 2009
i hope. if all we have to do to win a game is control charlie frye, i’m feeling pretty good, regardless of today’s outcome.
Dawg Nuts - December 20, 2009
Yah, as bad as Fat Russell has been, I’d much rather face Frye.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
Post-game talkers think it was a concussion that will rule him out next week.
palcal - December 20, 2009
Gah!
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
he wasn’t going to play anyway. the raiders signed trent edwards last week
notthatnoise - December 21, 2009
J.P. Losman
Uriah33 - December 21, 2009
I think Russell will get the start. Losman still needs to learn the Playbook. If it is Russell, maybe we can put him on his back more than Rothlisberger.
holmes213 - December 21, 2009
yeah thanks, i knew it was one of those bad bills QBs. also, espn is reporting that its gonna be frye if he’s healthy
notthatnoise - December 21, 2009
This is what my dad had to say about Russell before that TD:
“You know things are bad when you’re upset that your 3rd string QB got hurt so that your first round pick has to come in.”
emily522 - December 20, 2009
Oakland is a disaster.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
Still glad that Oakland bought the hype on Russell or we might have drafted him!
Brownsfan4ever - December 21, 2009
Yeah, they are. My dad keeps saying “If Oakland can get a good QB, they could contend in a few years!” Well, the problem is is that good old Al doesn’t know how to draft. At all.
I mean, we think Quinn is bad… at least we didn’t draft JaMarcus. Compared to him, Quinn looks great.
emily522 - December 21, 2009
Steelers 2-minute drill scores at :00
palcal - December 20, 2009
The highlight from the postgame press conferences are up on nfl.com.
Harrison said that this was ‘definitely one of the best teams he’s ever played on in twenty-one years playing football’.
Cribbs gave credit for his retuns to everyone else on the special teams unit.
Mangini told the team at halftime that ‘they didn’t want to get on the plane with a loss’… that they’d "all be sick’ if they did. So I fully expect to read tomorrow in the PD about Mangini threatening to lock the team on the plane and give them all TB or swine flu or something.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
LOL good one about the plane.
Red-Right-88 - December 21, 2009
Holy crap. He must have played on some shitty teams, then.
johnnyphoenix - December 22, 2009
UGH I HATE THE STEELERS!!!! I’m so pissed!
Aaron did give me 37 points, so I am happy about that.
emily522 - December 20, 2009
Would’ve been nice for them to have lost that one, eh? Oh well.
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 20, 2009
I’m sad, because I actually like the Packers. Not nearly as much as the Browns, obviously. I really like Aaron Rodgers, so in turn I have started to cheer for them.
Would’ve been nice to see stupid Pittsburgh lose their 6th in a row. I still think playoffs are a long shot, though.
emily522 - December 20, 2009
They have to win out and get help. They’ve got the Ravens next week – maybe a freak snowstorm will hit and put both teams under the ice until 2013.
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 20, 2009
Ha! I don’t think it’s likely for them to make the playoffs, though. That would be great.
emily522 - December 20, 2009
Man. That’s two early Christmas presents in a row!
Regarding Harrison taking the ball in on his last run, I actually felt it was the better move. Perhaps if the Browns were less prone to snatching defeat from the jaws of victory I would agree with him going don on the one yard line then running a couple more plays to bleed time off the clock. Even given how poorly the defense played, I felt better about the odds of them holding the field for 44 seconds than I did about the Browns offense’s chances of sapping time off the clock at the goal line without turning the ball over.
JustBob - December 20, 2009
I don’t ever like taking points off the board. Certainly not unless you are in a situation to kneel down and win the game. Get in the endzone.
rufio - December 21, 2009
exactly, take the guaranteed points rather than assuming you’ll make the field goal
notthatnoise - December 21, 2009
BROWNS FANS????
I’m a Bills’ fan, obviously didn’t see your win this week as our games were at the same time. Purely a fantasy football question for my championship game next week- Is Harrison for real as an undisputed lead back for Cleveland? I didn’t even consider starting him this week after Jennings got all the touches against the Steelers last Thursday (I HATE THE STEELERS BY THE WAY)…what’s the scoop?
Benjamin Salem - December 20, 2009
Congratulations on hating the Steelers. That proves that you are a rational, thinking human. As for Harrison, well, it would be hard to deny him most of the touches based on what happened this week, wouldn’t it?
woodsmeister - December 20, 2009
You would think so.
But the last time Harrison had a good game his carries went like this over the next 8 games:
8,5,3,5,0,0,2,10
33 carries in the following ten games.
What in the hell was keeping him on the bench?
Bernie19Kosar - December 20, 2009
Yeah, but 286 yards? There’s a good game, a great game, and then there’s a game where you gain 286 yards.
woodsmeister - December 20, 2009
Never underestimate the stupidity of this offensive staff.
Bernie19Kosar - December 20, 2009
Recommended. Sadly.
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 21, 2009
Probably the same thing that kept him on the bench his first three years in the league.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
A stupid coach?
Bernie19Kosar - December 21, 2009
Yep.
kwoog - December 21, 2009
HaHa! Trolled much, Phil?
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
Lack of effort in the blocking game and a case of fumblitis. Kudos to Mangini for getting him to dig in and compete.
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
When has Harrison had a fumbling problem?
He has had 2 in his career.
As for the blocking issue, was Jamal and his blocking skills helping this offense out more than Harrison? In the two games that Harrison has seen major playing time, he has done great.
This team lacks playmakers big time. To let a tailback sit on the bench because of blocking is foolish. I’m glad that Jamal with his blocking skills and 3.5 YPC was given 143 carries.
Bernie19Kosar - December 21, 2009
I never understood why he wasn’t getting his touches either. Last year he seemed to show promise, he showed break away speed. I don’t know why he was benched. he is proving his worth now.
holmes213 - December 21, 2009
The majority of Harrison’s fumbles over his career have been on pitches. Those fumbles get charged to the QB (as the last player in possesion of the ball.
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
How many of those has happened?
holmes213 - December 21, 2009
This is BS.
Show me where any coach has ever said this about Harrison. You are just making things up.
Harrison has struggled with pass pro, but he has never had a fumbling problem.
Bernie19Kosar - December 21, 2009
I was wrong. It wasn’t pitches, it was screens and dump offs which he had problems with (which would be incompletions rather than fumbles). Don’t know why I mixed up the two.
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
Two games in four years. Wow. If only the coaches hadn’t been holding him back, he would have broken Emmit Smith’s career rushing record by now, right?
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
Really?
This is what this discussion has come to? I thought this was an adult conversation.
Bernie19Kosar - December 21, 2009
My guess is blocking is what was keeping him on the bench.
I still think you can find ways around making him block. Play a little cat and mouse game if you pass with him in there. Sure, you will get tendencies that other teams can pick up on, but then you just play some Constraint Theory games. Your tendencies just become fakes, and you set the other team up if they don’t play disciplined.
rufio - December 21, 2009
That, and ball security. He used to put the ball on the ground a lot.
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
As I said above, Harrison has never had a fumbling problem.
He has had two in his career.
Harrison has had 1 fumble for every 100 carries in his career. (Granted Smallish smaple size)
Lewis has had 1 fumble for every 65 carries in his career.
Not a fumbling problem.
Bernie19Kosar - December 21, 2009
Yes, a fumbling problem. See above.
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
Sigh.
Bernie19Kosar - December 21, 2009
Are you talking high school record? College record? Because it doesn’t show in his pro record.
JustBob - December 21, 2009
I was wrong. Brain fart. See above.
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
Drops. Coupla drops here and there. Annoying as heck.
skipkirk - December 21, 2009
Cal fan here.... Congratulations on a sweet win
Can anyone give an account of how Alex Mack did? Given the outcome, I’m guessing he and the OL had a very nice day.
Thoroughbred - December 20, 2009
Yeah, Mack and the entire O-Line had a good day. A few problems snapping the ball early in the year, but he’s been everything we could have hoped for since.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
interesting… he used to be really good with snaps at Cal, but a few times, he took a quick step and tripped up the QB. seen that at all? other than that, he was the best C i had ever seen in the Pac-10
Thoroughbred - December 20, 2009
I think I saw I saw the QB trip once, can’t remember if it was Mack though.
skipkirk - December 21, 2009
I feel like one of the Guards had one the other week, maybe?
rufio - December 21, 2009
No idea now. I did remember I almost got into a rage over that though.
“You TRIPPED UP your QB you ____” !
2 minutes later I was alright.
skipkirk - December 21, 2009
It was Steinbach in the Chargers game, I think.
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
Blocking-wise, Mack was dominant yesterday.
Roger Dorn - December 21, 2009
Yes he was.
johnnyphoenix - December 22, 2009
Jamal Lewis must feel even worse about himself right now.
gahnki - December 20, 2009
He probably thinks that he could have went for 400 today.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
He would have if this had been 2003.
woodsmeister - December 20, 2009
Jamal who?
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 21, 2009
The problems were in the exchange, but our entire offense, and Quinn in particular, looked hurried in those first few games, so it’s hard to fault Mack. He cleaned it up by game three and has been lights out since.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
^ reply fail. Intended as a reply to Thoroughbred.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
I just posted a fanpost about the QB and RB situation for next year. I spent quite a bit of time on it, so I’d like to hear people’s thoughts and feedback.
I’m obviously not an expert so I’m sure my logic is flawed somewhere.
emily522 - December 20, 2009
As posted by a Chief’s fan on their blog…
He is still going
Ghost of Bill Wirtz - December 20, 2009
LOL rec.
emily522 - December 20, 2009
That shrub probably came closer to stopping him than the two first rounders on their line.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
Update— 1:07 AM
After deciding to run home, Harrison has hit I-71 and should be back at the practice facility by 4:30 AM to break down game film.
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
genuine lol.
rufio - December 21, 2009
I am really glad I talked about Harrison and referred to him as a “poor man’s Darren Sproles” over there this week.
rufio - December 21, 2009
I knew I read that somewhere… I went lookin’ for it last night so I could make a smart ass comment. :)
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
Holmgren who?
The Mangenius is back. Lerner please call Holmgren right now and let him know that something’s come up about that whole “Czar” thing. Tell him its not him, its you, but you’ll keep in touch.
cleveland.brown - December 20, 2009
Uh. No thanks.
I’ll still take Holmgren.
johnnyphoenix - December 20, 2009
OK, OK. How about Holmgren for QB coach? Feel better now?
cleveland.brown - December 20, 2009
I don’t understand why you assume Holmgren coming in means Mangini won’t still be here next year.
johnnyphoenix - December 20, 2009
Granted, I would not support Holmgren for coach along with all his other duties…but I’d love to have him come in as originally planned.
johnnyphoenix - December 20, 2009
Why? What has Holmgren ever done that makes you think he would do a good job as a football operations executive? Also, he was supposedly offered an upper management job by the Seahawks this weekend and he turned it down. I take that to mean he isn’t interested in just an upper managment job. He wants it all: Head Coach, GM and the Parcells position. So, it looks like we’re going to get exactly what you, and I don’t want. I hope I’m wrong on this one. I want to a see a GM hired who will work with Mangenius to build the team into a consistent Steeler-killer. That guy is definitely not Holmgren based upon Holmgren’s track record as a GM.
cleveland.brown - December 20, 2009
Sigh…
Bernie19Kosar - December 20, 2009
At least he didn’t go with “Mangina”?
rufio - December 21, 2009
True….but I feel the douche baggery is still strong within him…
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
i feel like he wandered over from cleveland.com. he’s smarter than the other posters there, but its hard to break the habit of expressing your opinions like you’re stupid.
notthatnoise - December 21, 2009
Nicely spoken!
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 21, 2009
That’s just your unfounded opinion.
Whoever said the primary reason Holmgren turned down the Seahawks offer was because of the coaching issue? Just because he is not denying anything and keeping all his options close to the vest doesn’t mean that’s his main consideration. I think it is FAR more likely Mangini stays or Holmgren brings in a coach he wants…and not necessarily him.
The Seahawks Blog Field Gulls and Danny O’neill from the Seattle Times reported that Holmgren refused the offer because:
johnnyphoenix - December 20, 2009
And what has Mangini done that makes you believe he is a great coach?
gahnki - December 21, 2009
I don’t know about cleveland.brown…but as far as I’m concerned Mangini’s gonna have to show a hell of alot more than he already has to convince me he’s any sort of a ‘great coach.’
To be honest, right now I think he’s more preoccupied with proving himself competent…much less ‘great.’
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
As well he should be, at this point.
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 21, 2009
I CANNOT believe I missed this game. I might cry.
It’s kind of better knowing my brother in-law has it on TiVo, but missing it live…..
…sigh
Anyway, GO BROWNS!
Simmsinns - December 20, 2009
You’ve got company. Most of Ohio missed the game.
golanbatrac - December 20, 2009
I see. I was unaware, but feel appalled for them. I’ve been out of the state, internet, cell phone, and television coverage for that past 3 days.
Simmsinns - December 21, 2009
Yes, many of us had to make do with crappy streams, so don’t feel too bad.
Enjoy the TiVoed version!
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 21, 2009
That gamerewind thing from NFL.com has been huge for me as an out-of-stater. Full HD replays of the games.
rufio - December 21, 2009
I hadn’t looked at that until now, but it is kind of nice.
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 21, 2009
I’ve missed no games. Until Pittburgh. And I’ll miss the rest too.
Go me.
skipkirk - December 21, 2009
My season is over as well.
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
I have to say I’d never watched a streamed game before this year, but I’m really enjoying that as an option. Lagging streams and choppiness aside, it’s still a lot better than relying on arbitrary local television, or radio coverage and highlight reels.
RelapsingDawgCatcher - December 21, 2009
Me Either
Like everybody else, I figured it’d be kinda lame. I went skiing instead. Damn!
oddjobdrummer - December 21, 2009
Forget the draft, I like the thought of 5 – 11 much more than what I was thinking 2 weeks ago.
Simmsinns - December 21, 2009
Thats true, Jax might be fighting for the playoffs in that last game, let it snow!!
Oakland is not a pushover, but should be winnable. :)
Red-Right-88 - December 21, 2009
We’re already out of the top three. With a couple more wins, we could drop as low as 10 (though 7 is the lowest we can realistically expect to drop).
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
I hate “playing” for the draft. I want them to win every game, not loose them to get a better player. Let’s get out there and light up the Raiders.
holmes213 - December 21, 2009
This is just wrong on so many levels.
A guy with an inferior skill set, enabled to almost surpass Adrian Peterson´s hard fought awesome single game rushing record. It puts Jim Brown´s hardscrabble efforts to shame, and seems only seems acceptable because he also surpassed this year´s lowly Jamal Lewis´s record. Another guy´s value artificially fluffered up, so we can´t trade him.
The mythical Ohio boys flashing their true grit in hostile territory. As if!
Joshua Cribb´s returns remind me of that scene in Highlander where no one will fight Christopher Lambert.
mooncamping - December 21, 2009
Of course I congratulate Jerome Harrison. A little guy running into the fray 34 times, respect!
But all this really does is illustrate my point from pre season, when I said anyone willing to run a fullback and halfback in an I-Formation in the current NFL will look like frigging geniuses!
Before we turn Jerome Harrison into Superman, lets get one thing straight: A fundamentally sound halfback can gain anywhere around 5 yards a pop in the footsteps of a good fullback. It´s a football contradiction that slow woks as well as fast if you have bodies inbetween. Sometimes better than having someone with all world speed, a Ferrari behind a Truck…not a good idea!
But did you have to bestow Jerome Harrison with teaching this lesson?
mooncamping - December 21, 2009
you know we’ve been running behind a fullback all season right?
notthatnoise - December 21, 2009
No. I don’t think he does.
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
Yeah…because we (all of a sudden lol) decided to run Harrison behind Vickers he gains almost 300 yards.
We’ve never tried that before. That MUST be the reason.
jesus…
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
adrian peterson broke like 3 huge runs to get that record, the rest of his day was good, but not great. Also, jamal ran for 10 more yards than harrison, so harrison did not surpass jamal lewis’ record.
notthatnoise - December 21, 2009
Right, my bad.
mooncamping - December 21, 2009
Not to switch horses here, but what about Reggie Hodge on that muffed punt?!? LOL was that the funniest play of the day… “if i fall on it, i’m gonna get hit, maybe i can still kick it…ahhhh..ouch my leg”
Red-Right-88 - December 21, 2009
Reminded me of the late 70’s bucs play where the kicker tried to pooch it off of a bad snap and it bounced off his head.
Ah well, we won…
….and really it was Sorenstam who wasn’t set after the shift. Hit him on the right thigh.
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
Was that Roby? BTW?
johnnyphoenix - December 21, 2009
Sorenson.
golanbatrac - December 21, 2009
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