Comments on: A soft landing in Seattle

By: Mke

Mke — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:16:42 +0000

Very confusing, earlier this week a comment was made that the Browns dug themselves in a hole (17-0) before half time that was too big to over come. But last year that was not the case for Pittsburgh when the Steelers were down to the browns by 10 points late in the 4th quarter. The coaching staff is not able to get the team prepared to win a game regardless of who the QB is. The excuses are terrible, if what they say about a team takes on the personality of their coach is true it looks like the Browns are in trouble. Romeo does not get the players fired up. Where was the new offence with all the shifting and motion? It was the same old crap.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:50:20 +0000

Correction on the defense part. it should be not have allowed 5200 yds…

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:47:02 +0000

Ooops correction…on the defense. Should not have allowed 5200 yds

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:44:38 +0000

WOW!!!..So much venting..lol. A lot of good points I have read here for sure and also some not so good. From watching Charlie Frye high school on up to the Browns, when he was drafted I knew he had the heart. Always was (is) a gusty kid and not afraid to throw his body out there to get a win. But in reality, I didn't think he would make a first team QB. As we all know there is a problem with the offense and its line, all the changes in last 5 years is just totally horrible. I remember Crennel from the expansion Browns, and he did a good job with what he was handed in such short time. Was actually surprised they hired Butch Davis instead….Never was a fan of hiring head NFL coach straight from college, and then alone giving him GM too. I truly believ Crennel knows what is going on. I also Beleive in what Savage is doing. From the Expansion on through to today….they never even had anyone close to knowing what to do until now. Crennel into a Butch Davis mess, off the top of my head 4 of Butch's picks are not even footbal anymore. SO it is just like starting over.

I have not heard anything on the defense. As hard as it is to play for so long sometimes I still dont think they should have alloed 5200 yds for the year Miami offense, if any would look was no better last year hardly and their defense was on the feildalmost same time and Miami "D" anly allowed only 4800. With PIttsburgh atthe top with only 4100. The defense is easiest to make successful. I think the players are good enough to succeed and be in the tops of the league. But after watching for three years The defense should be better. But being a small bright spot on the team makes them look better than they are. SO next game you watch. not only look atplayers…but look at how they line up. a so called "blown coverage" is not always blown. Its an out coaching. After three years its time for a new defensive coordinater.

By: mb

mb — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:06:10 +0000

VETERAN [and I use that term very loosely with regards to Braylon Edwards] receivers lining up incorrectly: Not Charlie's fault.

Offensive lineman not maintaining their blocks or getting run over: Not Charlie's fault

VERY POOR game plan: Not Charlie's fault.

Good luck in Seattle, Charlie. From worst to first.

For the sake of us Browns fans, let us hope that Quinn is able to read the defenses as well as Kosar is still able to — or that he learns very quickly. If Crennel goes, we start all over — AGAIN.

By: Bear

Bear — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:35:34 +0000

All the best to Charlie! He came as a blue collar quarterback with the basic skills, a great attitude and the work ethic to succeed. What he needs, and deserves, is somebody who knows how to develop those gifts. If Holmgren and company can furnish the right teaching and support, they just may have made the deal of the decade!
As for the Browns, I might be back when their front office is cleaned out. Then again, maybe not. Considering the performance of two Browns franchises, over too many disappointing dysfunctional decades, why should I? Go Seahawks!

By: DC

DC — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:47:44 +0000

I'm sad. Growing up a browns fan in NE ohio, and then graduating from Akron, i felt a real connection and enthusiasm for charlie. I wanted to believe in him, in the possible resurgence of a once great and powerful organization. Now seeing the brutal reality of football, of business, of childhood dreams that slowly pass asway; it seems to only bring into sharper focus that our team is not what it should be. it commands no respect. it is dysfunctional, aenemic and unfocused. all the best to charlie as he enters a new phase of his life. i'm fine with realizing he's probably not joe montana but he certainly was not able to see his full potential here in our shabby little organization.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:10:58 +0000

Good for Frye and I think it's 50/50 on him and the organization he had to deal with here…or lack of organization that is…he's in a better place…we need someone who will bring discipline to the team…Bring in Cowher

By: alan t.

alan t. — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:49:34 +0000

Who hired the Browns' head coach, Dan Gilbert? Savage hired Crennel, Savage is the ultimate decision-maker. If Savage indeed "knows what he's doing," then he's got a pretty funny way of showing it.

By: Linda Lewis

Linda Lewis — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:02:40 +0000

Okey - Marla how long have you been watching the Browns play. I've been a season ticket holder for 29 years. I've seen the great Browns, the drive, the fumbel you name it. As a fan, I'm tired of seeing this revolving door. However, Charlie played Sunday like he had played football in his entire life. I don't blame the owner. When Al was alive he said he puts people in charge to do the work he knew nothing about football. I do believe that Phil Savage knows what he's doing - Romeo I think needs to go - but I don't want another 5 years of rebuilding if they fire the coach down the road.
There is talent on that offensive line - why it isn't working I don't know. You need a leader on that team and I don't see any one person on that line stepping up to be that person. Wide receivers need to catch the ball, offensive line needs to open up holes for the running back, and the quarterback needs to know what he's doing.

The defense is good however on Sunday they were just plain tired.

And the NFL giving 3 divisional games in one month is the most stupidest thing they;ve ever done.

That's only my opinion.