Game Thread W2 - Cleveland V Indianapolis (1 Viewer)

[Andy Hicks]

This thread will be pinned once we're under way.

If you see something happening, please describe the play instead of eg "WOW".

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[FavreAndAwayAnIdiot]

I'm going to go on record by saying that I think Addai will be a good play today. I'll eat crow if I'm wrong.

 

[Fensalk]

Browns were embarrassed last week by the Raiders. Cleveland felt it had secured the lead in penalties on the season with 11 in week 1, but Oakland drew 15 flags a few hours later.

So far in this game, the Browns have only committed 1 penalty, but it was a good one as the Browns, seeking a stop on 3rd and 2, instead draw a 34-yard penalty that sets up a Colts FG.

 

[Fensalk]

Browns head coach Pat Shurmur having a quiet day with zero tackles. He leads the league in tackles by a head coach, showing some good technique in knocking down a referee last week.

 

[griff321]

What's Carter looking like with all the carries they're feeding him?

 

[Fensalk]

Browns on the Colts 5 - oh but they commit a 10 yard penalty - that'll hurt.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

McCoy was really close to being across the line.

But the XP is up and Evan Moore has another TD.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Great catch by Massaquoi at the one followed by a Hillis TD plunge.

Oops, looks like the TD will get overturned.

Hillis in on next play.

 

[tech]

Does Hillis look as bad as his stat line? Yards per carry just awful.

 

[Fensalk]

Does Hillis look as bad as his stat line? Yards per carry just awful.

Colts are daring McCoy to beat him - and he's doing fine. If Colt can finish strong, it may open things up for Hillis in future games.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Greg Little looking pretty good.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I know Hillis has not had a great day but why is Hardesty getting red zone touches, that makes no sense to me.

 

[Wildcat]

Colt opting not to pass to an open Hillis.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

I can't believe they went back to Hardesty after he fumble within the 5.

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

I know Hillis has not had a great day but why is Hardesty getting red zone touches, that makes no sense to me.

why is he getting touches after fumbling near the goal line is a better question

 

[Fensalk]

I know Hillis has not had a great day but why is Hardesty getting red zone touches, that makes no sense to me.

Hardesty and Hillis are both power runners. Then Hardesty went down with a season ending injury and the job was Hillis' by default last year. With Hillis established as the main back, Hardesty gives him a breather at the goal line.

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

I know Hillis has not had a great day but why is Hardesty getting red zone touches, that makes no sense to me.

Hardesty and Hillis are both power runners. Then Hardesty went down with a season ending injury and the job was Hillis' by default last year. With Hillis established as the main back, Hardesty gives him a breather at the goal line.

I don't characterize Hardesty as a power runner at all

 

[Fensalk]

Browns 4 minutes away from 1st place.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Browns really had an excellent draft with Taylor, Sheard and Little.

 

[Fensalk]

Browns really had an excellent draft with Taylor, Sheard and Little.

Tom Heckert has been an outstanding GM in the NFL draft in his first two years with the Browns. a couple more drafts like this and the Browns will be able to compete.

 

[Fensalk]

Just think, for the privilege of drafting Phil Taylor, the Browns grabbed an extra 1st round pick. Hahaha.

 

[Fensalk]

It took 5 years for Ozzie Newsome to build the 2000 Ravens super bowl team. It took 5 years of drafts to acquire enough playmakers. Heckert has had 2. He's still got a lot of work to do, but you can't have any complaints so far.