Pat I agree with you for the most part however I wish you would be a little more positive about the change of quarterback. The quarterback position is by far the most important position on the team. The quarterback doesn't just hike and throw the ball. The quarterback is the catalyst...the captain of every football team. He needs to instill confidence in every player in the huddle. One of the tell tale signs of this quality lacking in D.A. is the inconsistent offense, the false starts and untimely, incomprehensible interceptions. It is time to see what Brady Quinn can do for this football team. D.A. has had 20 games already and 8 full games already this season. We need to know what Quinn can do or ever will do for the Browns.

Quinn is NOT the answer. The problems start at the top. Ownership making bad decisions on hiring general managers and coaches, inadequate coaches with no proven background. Clueless coaches not knowing how to utilize players based on their strengths and abilities. Oblivious coaches not even knowing how to manage the clock in critical situations. Undisciplined coaches and players making mental errors that you don't see in some high school programs. I hate to say it but if Kameron Wimbley played for the Steelers he would likely be in the Pro Bowl every year. The Browns have talent, we just don't have anyone that knows what to do with it. Good luck Brady, you'll need it.

Fans have had enough of Anderson for awhile. We don't need another week of "DA threw one nice pass which should have been a TD, so he should be our QB."

There are 60 minutes to be played. Anderson doesn't play them all. Neither does the rest of the team, for that matter.

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Well done, Patrick, and right on.

The concept of making the next play the most important is one of the most fundamental any football coach can impress upon a young player.

Without question, this edition of the Cleveland Browns also did not cope well with its modest '07 success and does not fare well with in-game adversity, either, evidenced by their inability to rebound from losing a substantial second-half lead Sunday.

Up by 14, losing by ten. That about says it all. Team scores its second-highest total all year, only to lose convincingly. Not prideful but telling.

The coaches need also to acknowledge Balt was without its NT for both contests, both CBs, its SS, RB, offensive right side, third WR and had first-year assignees at head coach, QB and RB for this rematch. They were coming off a losing season and humiliated the Browns both occassions.

That is strongly indictful.

P.S. Look for the all-brown uniforms Thursday.

I knew we were in trouble when we were two TDs ahead too early in the game. Crennel loves to play "not to lose."

IF WE DO NOT CHANGE THE OFFENSIVE SYSTEM...NOTHING WILL CHANGE...

The Problem:

The defense packs inside...Stuffs Lewis..Overwelms the Offense line and pressures the passer...

With the current Offense...Nothing prevents the Linbackers from Blitzing or Falling back into the short passing lanes...and...It also allows the Corners to blitz...WHY

WE HAVE NO OFFENSE speed THREAT TO THE OUTSIDE...

THE CURE:

Big doses of Harrison and Cribbs...Cribbs in a slot back spot to take the quick pass or come on an end around...Or..Run the reverse...

Harrison is our quickest and Fastest back he runs the corners well, cuts well, and has lightening acceleration...USE HIM...Matched with Lewis in the backfield...

WHY WILL THIS WORK:

WE DID JUST A LITTLE OF IT IN THE NY GAME AND HAD OUR BEST OFFENSIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR.

Simply it keeps the Defense from bunching up in the middle...The Defensive Ends Must play their position and Can be hurt if they blitz...The Linebackers much hold their position for a second or two which keeps them from dropping into coverage and opens up the Tight end and the other receivers for crossing patterns. LEWIS CAN THRIVE with just small daylight in the middle...OR Harrison and Cribbs will have field days on the outside.

so pat, are you slowly coming to the realization that crennel is not the guy? you brought up the point that belichick taught his players to play and forget the previous play. don't you think that in year 4 of crennel the browns should do the same?

call it like it is pat. quit defending romeo crennel and subsequently write articles like this. time for you to say in print what the real problem is.

romeo must go.

Pat, it's not time stop talking around the issue. The attitude and discipline problems you describe are directly attributable to poor management. It's time for a change, if not now then after the season. This team needs new firm leadership.

Pat I couldn't agree with you more. We have all seen this day coming where the talent of high picks and the ignorance of youth will put us in a position as die hard fans for disappointment. In my opinion to deal with ignorant young players you need a coach with some ..... fire? something. The change of a quarterback is a chance in my opinion to save a job and thats it. We all saw the preseason quinn didn't look good at all. This is just an oppertunity to point the finger elsewhere than from where the blame truly belongs.

These coaches do have experience. Are we forgetting Romeo was defensive coordinator for the SuperBowl winning Patriots? Chudzinski was in San Diego. The only major coach without much experience is Mel Tucker. Besides that, we are seeing a definite change of tactics from last year. You can see in the play calling how Chudzinski loses confidence and makes very conservative calls. It seems like everyone is looking at the interception on the screen pass and not looking at the more important thing. Why was a screen pass called at all? Why does the offense let off the gas with a lead? We saw it last year in the second game against Pittsburgh. The Browns coaches do not know how to play with a lead. Have they forgotten to set up the run with the pass, not the other way around? Hopefully the switch to Quinn will cause Chudzinski to do half field reads with roll outs to make it a more dynamic offense and faster paced. They always seem very plodding and taking the whole play clock to get set. A faster paced offense with plays that take advantage of Quinn's athleticism will spark this team to win 7 of 8.

BRAD:

It is not about specific plays or rollouts by the QB...

It is about threatening the ends..Someone with speed...Not Quinn or Vickers or Alli or even Jayson Wright who is not elusive enough, and does not finish well or break tackles because he runs too upright.

As to the Coaches...Romeo has proven over and over again he is not Head Coach Material...In Fact he is a disaster ...

Chud for whatever reason (I think lack of creativity) is just not getting it done and frankly I think a part of Anderson's problems is CHUD his offense and his playcalling...

Excellent article Pat. The one thing this team lacks is DISCIPLINE pure and simple. I have been a supporter of DA and let me tell you, the Quinnbot bloggers have beaten me to death, so what. I'm not convinced that going to Quinn is the answer. What's going to happen when the same supporting cast that failed DA fails Quinn? Will Quinn be crucified the same way DA was crucified? If I had the same lack of support that DA has had my confidence would be shaken also. Make no mistake, DA had a hand in his undoing, but the people around him are just as much to blame. As far as I'm concerned the problem begins with the head coach. Crennel has never had control over his team. He has let the prima donna's rant and rave about how great they are, yet fail to put actions to words on a daily basis, he has allowed underachievers to continually underachieve, he has allowed lack luster play, he coaches not to lose rather than coaches to win, and his aw shucks we could do better attitude is down right insulting. This team is loaded with talent and has the ability to do great things, but until we get a head coach who knows how to motivate and force people to play to the best of their abilities, this team will always be where they are now. I really hope Brady Quinn succeeds, I do, but what if he doesn't, then what. Quinn was brought in to be the future of this franchise but I think putting him in now is a mistake, I think they should have waited until the Browns were either completely out of the running or DA got hurt or fell apart completely. The sad thing about all this is that all this could have been prevented had the head done his job.

I've said this before,character and discipline are necessary in competitive sports.Why the Browns organization can't figure this out when they hire coaches and draft players is beyond me.

Patrick.....you finally get it, for the most part.

First, Edwards should also be benched. Feature Cribbs as the #1 receiver. He has proved his worth over and over. He is an exciting player, yet they won't throw to him very much.

Winslow can catch the tough throws, but his blocking is suspect. Put him in the slot and play heiden at tight end. He has proved he can catch and block.

Quinn may not be the answer, but talk about setting him up to fail. Two days practice and bang, you're the starter. Let the kid play, and put no pressure on him. It should be his job the rest of the way out. He can't do any worse.

Anyone notice that when Tucker went out, the offensive line play went down hill. His replacement, is just not very good. Sign someone who can fill that hole.

Let's get imaginative again on offense. Chud, even the TV announcers can call your plays based on your motion. Does that tell you something. Change things up. What have you got to lose?

Finally, Crennel. Who said he was head coach material. He was a DC in New England, but under a defensive genius. So what did Romeo do? Go get lunch. He is a terrible coach and has no control of this team. His departure, hopefully sooner rather than later, could not hurt either. He is NOT the answer, but is the problem, a big one.

"I left to buy a car after Baltimore tied the game and Cleveland blew a 14 point lead.
After Cleveland went up by 14 points how may series were run run pass with 7 or 8 yards to go.
Jamal Lewis 49 yards in 19 carries, Jerome Harrison 5 yards on 1 carry
Baltimore had three starting defensive backs out ALL of the game
Cleveland owner lives in England with his soccer team. I wonder if he knows the score.
Ryan Tucker is still missing.
The former New England wide receiver, can't remember his name because he never plays. Oh Stallworth.
Great clock management again by Romeo.
Did you see any end arounds, screen passes, play action. Lewis straight ahead for 2 yards and a cloud of chalk.
The best thing about the game was afterward there was a Obama rally with Bruce Spingsteen in downtown Cleveland.
Oh I did hear some we want Brady chants.
I guess Jacksonville was a really good team.
Someone said Anderson was yelling at a coach on the sideline. Some things never change. One week a player next week a coach.
Move Winslow to a wide receiver because Steptoe is only 5" 5".
On opening day I received a game towel which says 'the name on the door is Cleveland". I added mat after door.
When is opening day for the Indians."
Jon S....

You couldn't have sad it better, Patrick. It's too bad Brady wasn't given his chance earlier, before the team got itself in such a deep, deep abyss. I have always thought that DA was at best a good backup and that Brady had more potential, which of course has not been proven. Now he enters the picture with a disheartened, low performing team.
The persona of the team can be laid at the doorstep of the coaching staff. Good coaches demand certain behavior and get the best out of their team. Good grief == we are dealing here with immature millionaires!!! How can anyone expect them to temper their grossly inflated egos!

RC is gutless when it comes to dicipline. Thats why all the players like him beacuse he is so easy.

The Browns of late have played just well enough to keep themselves from making the changes necessary to become a championship team. Crennell needs to go, but I'm afraid if we protest too loudly the owners will do what the Fords did with Matt Millen and dig in their heels just to make a point.