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Browns: 8th in total defense. 9th in pass defense, 8th in rush defense. They are better in two of those categories than Pittsburgh and 1 spot behind in passing D. Obviously PPG doesn't support that, but factors come into play such as turnovers, time on the field, etc to make that worse. Horton will get a head coaching gig sooner rather than later.

Kris Givens. NEO Sports ‏@SportingNEO https://twitter.com/SportingNEO/status/413719285647675392 Holmes CC Cornerback, Kris Givens (@therealKrisGiv) has signed his LOI to play for @ZipsFB Jared Shanker ‏@JShankerESPN https://twitter.com/JShankerESPN/status/413349893542281216 Juco CB Kris Givens signs with Akron I can't find any scout, rivals, or even an ESPN profile on him, but HERE is his Hudl highlight video. Looks pretty impressive to me. You'll just have to take my word that we beat out NIU for him since there seems to be no public info on that.

Betancourt doesn't give us depth. I understand many people have been against Deji for multiple seasons, even called for him to transfer on many occassions, but he has shown that he can provide value to the team. He isn't in the main rotation now, nor should he be, but he deserves to get his time a game. He sucks at FT shooting...so does the vast majority of our team. Look at the overall %. Not good. edit: also- Im sure if McAdams was the ball handler everyone thought he could be, he would be getting more minutes at the two (even 1) rather than almost exclusively at the 3.

The Steelers offensive line is good for the opponents. That's about it haha.

The Browns have a great defense and a pretty solid O-Line. The O-line looked horrid when Weeden was in there, but only because he was as mobile and had as goof of pocket presence at my Grandma. Most units on the team are good. Secondary..Skrine played a lot better this year, as did Ward. Gipson makes plays as well and Joe Haden speaks for himself. LB....They need an upgrade on the inside next to Jackson. DL- studs. OL- I'm satisfied with, but could use an upgrade on the right side. WRs are alright. RBs and QB needs upgraded. The hardest problem to fix out of all of that is the QB. Get the QB.

I wonder if the Colts had other holes to fill when they were 1-15 and took Andrew Luck.

I'm sure Kwan knows.

I know this isn't much help because I forget the name (damn alcohol), but I was told a JUCO DB from Mississippi signed his LOI to play for the Zips today. NIU was one of the schools we beat out.

unrelated, but I think it is worth mentioning...the QB at Eastern Illinois has shattered all of Tony Romo's record this season.

I hope KD finally decides to get rid of starting Melo. Him only playing 3 minutes is a good thing, but starting him for who knows what reason really hurts the team by getting off to a slow start. I remember at least two turnovers by him in the first 3 possessions. They have no chance to get into any groove with him. Evans and Q need to be the only ball handlers. I'm OK with Deji getting the start because he has shown that he can at least contribute in one way or another. I was pleased with Tree's play as well as Quincy's. I feel Quincy really was that "floor general" that we need towards the end of the game. Kretzer was huge in the second half and Evans hit some shots as well. Pat didn't do much on offense, but I was pleased with his defense and rebounding. Pleased with the win even though it looked ugly for a half. Not pleased with the FT shooting of basically everyone outside of Tree and Quincy. Enough tinkering with the lineups, KD. Stick with what you have seen will work and lets get some wins in Hawaii.

I would hardly consider the PAC 12 a "real" conference. There are mid-major conferences who receive more bids than them. I think it was two years ago where they were only a 1 bid conference until that team was upset in the conference tourney.

Congrats to Quincy. Anyone know what he majored in?

That's interesting. I was on Walterfootball not even three weeks ago looking to see where they had QBs ranked, and Bortles wasn't even listed in the top 30 or whatever it is they do.Link here I'm not saying I wouldn't be favorable of taking Bortles (IMO, its a crap shoot after Teddy), just that all of the love seems to be coming out of nowhere. A WR that just awes me with some amazing catch every game I watch is Kelvin Benjamin (RSoph) out of FSU.

I'm aware. I assumed the author was insinuating it wasn't "OK" to do that now due to fan backlash.

Hmm...my mistake. I would've swore I saw it reported last night that they were 12-0.

Agree with this. There is plenty of evidence that you don't even need to spend a high pick on a RB (even probably better off not). Weeden was a reach. McCoy was drafted in the 3rd round. Let's draft a true first round talent at QB and worry about this again in another 10-15 years. This isn't the old regime. The guy in charge now is the guy who was in charge for the Eagles in the 2000s when they were in the playoffs every year and made the NFC Championship in what seemed like every year. He knows what he is doing.

Consider the source. I obviously think the Zips will continue to improve, but I think BG is going to own the MAC (at least the MAC East) for the next year or two.

I disagree with the first part of your excerpt about it not being OK to be a realist. I think it's a cop out. Fans have the ability to look at their teams rationally, but to each their own, I guess.

Toledo is 12-0 if anybody hasn't noticed.

Didn't Juwan's son play for WMU last season? edit: He did play at WMU, but it appears it was a few seasons ago.

The Browns have most of the pieces in place. QB and RB are what need upgraded (PS- dont spend a top 3 pick on a RB), as well as probably ILB on defense. Don't tell me it isn't possible to go from trash to an elite team from 1 year to the next. Look no farther than the Chiefs. I can't believe Bess and Little were referred to as "talent" and Gordon not. Gordon has potential to be the next best WR in the league behind CJ.

Likewise.

Wasn't very pretty, bull I'll take the win. We have talent, but fundamentals such as foul shooting and taking care of the ball prevent us from being a great mid-major team. Bring on Detroit.

we run the press and get beat time and time again. We get pressed and turn the ball over time and time again. Stop trying to be VCU

Tree seems to be letting the game come to him instead of forcing some shots that he was earlier in the season. Huge positive.