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Browns Game Thread Washington FC 1-1 vs Browns 1-1 Game 3

The browns need to be able to run consistently if they cant its going to be a struggle to win. the browns forced to pass against a top tier pass-rushing team that rushes 4 just look at the 49ers game last year.

if they can establish the run it will really neutralize the pass rush and baker should be able to complete passes against a So-so secondary for washington.

this game-plan will likely be the same every game this year. if the browns cant run its going to be a long day for the offense.
I thought the myth of "establish the run" died about ten years ago already.
Apparently not.
 
A couple of things...

Washington:

- The Washington offense is terrible. Their skill position talent as a whole is terrible. Terry McLaurin has accounted for 46% of their catches and 33% of their offensive production.

- TE, Logan Thomas is second on the team in receptions.

- Washington's rushing offense is as average as it gets, 98.5 ypg. They have nothing but average RB's with limited talent.

- Dwayne Haskins stinks. He's is dead last in the NFL in total QBR at a measly 27.9. That is awful. Really bad.


Browns:

- The Browns are doing an excellent job stopping the run this season. We held Baltimore to 3.7 yards per carry and Cincinnati to 2.8 yards per carry. For comparison, the Ravens (who led the NFL in rushing last season) averaged 6.2 yards per carry vs Houston this past weekend; and the Bengals averaged 4.4 yards per carry vs the Chargers. Both offense can run the football.

- The Browns can get after the QB, which they will need to do on Sunday because the pass defense has some issues. On the outside, the Browns have been solid. The biggest area of concern is the middle of the field. When the Nickel, LB's and safeties are responsible in coverage, opposing teams are 30-35 passing the football.

- Getting Johnson and Wilson...and Harrison getting more acclimated (will most likely play that dime LB role)...should help the defense be better in the middle of the field.

If the Browns want to be taken seriously, they have no business losing this game. Last week vs Cincy was a 'get right' game for the offense...and the offense took advantage. This week is a 'get right' game for the defense...and they have to take advantage.
 
I think we'll be ok.

Our starting OLine is a huge strength and was built to handle the best NFL DLines. We may take a few hits, but we'll come out on top. The trenches on both sides of the ball is a strength. If OV and Clayborn were healthy we'd have some depth there. Good news is Gustin and Jackson are doing ok as our 4th and 5th DE's and Rookie Jordan Elliot has shown he can play at DT.

Hubbard is a quality backup swingman as is Kendall Lamm and Conklin will be the starter at RT.
 
I think we'll be ok.

Our starting OLine is a huge strength and was built to handle the best NFL DLines. We may take a few hits, but we'll come out on top. The trenches on both sides of the ball is a strength. If OV and Clayborn were healthy we'd have some depth there. Good news is Gustin and Jackson are doing ok as our 4th and 5th DE's and Rookie Jordan Elliot has shown he can play at DT.

Hubbard is a quality backup swingman as is Kendall Lamm and Conklin will be the starter at RT.


Like I said... I love the Browns in this matchup... Dallas will be a huge test the following week... But lets not think too far ahead , right?
 
6. CLEVELAND BROWNS
The No. 1 priority this offseason in Cleveland was shoring up the offensive tackle position, and no team invested more there than the Browns. They signed Jack Conklin to a three-year, $42 million deal to play right tackle and used the No. 10 overall pick on Jedrick Wills Jr. to play left tackle. Conklin has the No. 11 run-blocking grade among tackles since entering the league in 2016, and he’s an above-average pass protector — but not the kind of leave-on-an-island tackle who usually garners the biggest contract. Still, Conklin is a clear upgrade at right tackle, and the most immediate gains should be seen in the run game. Wills played on the right side at Alabama and steps in as the left tackle of the future. He’s an explosive run blocker who has developed nicely in pass protection, where he allowed only seven pressures over his last nine games at Alabama in 2019.

At left guard, Joel Bitonio has the No. 13 grade in the league since 2016, including the No. 3 pass-blocking grade at 90.9. Center J.C. Tretter’s 77.3 overall grade ranks 11th among centers over the past four years, and his 89.4 pass-blocking grade ranks second during that time. That leaves right guard as the Browns' biggest question mark. Wyatt Teller has been a solid pass protector at that spot, but his run blocking has been sub-par. He heads into a pivotal Year 3 where many offensive linemen take steps forward in development.

Chris Hubbard, last year’s starting right tackle, is now a swing tackle. He's a nice option to have as a depth piece with three good years of play under his belt. The Browns finished just 23rd in PFF’s 2019 offensive line rankings, but they have the pieces to make the biggest move in the NFL — especially if Wills develops quickly as a rookie.



 
We can protect Baker very well. Even against the best DLines. PFF has us ranked 6th with high passing grades for Bitonio Tretter and Conklin. Wills has been doing well as has Teller. Is there something wrong with this OLine?
 
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