Comments on: Asleep at the wheel http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:26:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Bob http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-154 Bob Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:57:15 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-154 Just to play Devil's advocate, maybe the problem isn't what Crennell is doing personally about the defense but rather what he isn't doing. Maybe the problem is that he is giving Grantham too much leeway in running the defense. Of course that doesn't absolve Crennell. If the problem is how Grantham is or isn't doing his job, then it's up to the head coach to do something about it. As far as the overall talent goes, that is Savage's department, and he has already admitted that he has yet to seriously address the defensive line. Which means the coaches have to figure out how to get the most out of what they have, and I keep thinking there has to be some untapped potential in that group somewhere. Just to play Devil's advocate, maybe the problem isn't what Crennell is doing personally about the defense but rather what he isn't doing. Maybe the problem is that he is giving Grantham too much leeway in running the defense. Of course that doesn't absolve Crennell. If the problem is how Grantham is or isn't doing his job, then it's up to the head coach to do something about it. As far as the overall talent goes, that is Savage's department, and he has already admitted that he has yet to seriously address the defensive line. Which means the coaches have to figure out how to get the most out of what they have, and I keep thinking there has to be some untapped potential in that group somewhere.

]]> By: Mke http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-153 Mke Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:27:00 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-153 Romeo says that this Sunday his answer to the defense problems is to rotate his players. I do not think it is all the players fault as much as it is the defense play calling. Take a look at the sucessful teams and you will see a defense that crowds l the line and pressures the QB. Look at the Browns and you see the linebackers are playing 10 yards behind the line. Romeo is supposed to be a defensive coach yet he can't see that the problem is not the player but the way he has them playing. Of course the opposition gains 200 rushing yards a game there is no one close to the line to make a play. Romeo says that this Sunday his answer to the defense problems is to rotate his players. I do not think it is all the players fault as much as it is the defense play calling. Take a look at the sucessful teams and you will see a defense that crowds l the line and pressures the QB. Look at the Browns and you see the linebackers are playing 10 yards behind the line. Romeo is supposed to be a defensive coach yet he can't see that the problem is not the player but the way he has them playing. Of course the opposition gains 200 rushing yards a game there is no one close to the line to make a play.

]]> By: Eric http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-152 Eric Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:16:46 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-152 I don't blame Crennel, but the Browns need to play better on offense and defense if they want to win games. I don't blame Crennel, but the Browns need to play better on offense and defense if they want to win games.

]]> By: Johnny Rocket http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-151 Johnny Rocket Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:55:41 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-151 Emotion? Too "low-keyed"? All the huffing and puffing and jumping around in the world doesn't seem to help Todd Grantham put anything resembling a defense on the field -- obviously the most pressing concern at this point. One need only look across the field on Sunday. Lane Kiffin did no jumping, no hollering, no screaming, no verbal abuse -- and his team won the game. Similarly with Pittsburgh on opening day. No coach jumps around and screams in Indy. None in NE. None in Cincy. Corporal punishment as motivational tactic is soooo 1980s, dude. Open your eyes. Emotion? Too "low-keyed"? All the huffing and puffing and jumping around in the world doesn't seem to help Todd Grantham put anything resembling a defense on the field — obviously the most pressing concern at this point.

One need only look across the field on Sunday. Lane Kiffin did no jumping, no hollering, no screaming, no verbal abuse — and his team won the game.

Similarly with Pittsburgh on opening day. No coach jumps around and screams in Indy. None in NE. None in Cincy.

Corporal punishment as motivational tactic is soooo 1980s, dude. Open your eyes.

]]> By: T Dash http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-150 T Dash Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:44:58 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-150 Coaching is a bit of a problem now but IMO talent is our biggest concerned. On offense we have weapons but have a sh.t QB. Also our o-line can't run block. Yes they can give the QB time to throw but when its time to tighten the chin strap and get 1 yard on the ground we still can't do it. That's not to say Joe Thomas and Eric Steinbach are good, its just the rest of the line is mediocre. Defensive talent is a stretch. We have Kamerion Wimberly and who else? We still only realy have 1 impact player on defense. Are you conviced that anyone else we have back there would start on another NFL team. Leigh Bodden? I like him a lot but I'm wondering if we anointed him to soon. I understand he's a little nicked up right now but You have to hold Chad Johnson under 200 yards. We have no d-line. Out LB's are fast but can't seemd to shed blockers and bring down running backs at first impact. There are a host of other things I could mention. So before firing the head coach you may want to look at the guy who keeps giving him these average to below average players to choose from. Coaching is a bit of a problem now but IMO talent is our biggest concerned. On offense we have weapons but have a sh.t QB. Also our o-line can't run block. Yes they can give the QB time to throw but when its time to tighten the chin strap and get 1 yard on the ground we still can't do it. That's not to say Joe Thomas and Eric Steinbach are good, its just the rest of the line is mediocre. Defensive talent is a stretch. We have Kamerion Wimberly and who else? We still only realy have 1 impact player on defense. Are you conviced that anyone else we have back there would start on another NFL team. Leigh Bodden? I like him a lot but I'm wondering if we anointed him to soon. I understand he's a little nicked up right now but You have to hold Chad Johnson under 200 yards. We have no d-line. Out LB's are fast but can't seemd to shed blockers and bring down running backs at first impact. There are a host of other things I could mention. So before firing the head coach you may want to look at the guy who keeps giving him these average to below average players to choose from.

]]> By: Bruce Hicks http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-148 Bruce Hicks Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:10:14 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-148 Well, I'll pass on remarking on our coach's weight, but I do share the sad concern that he'll have to be replaced. As bumbling as our offense tends to be....it still isn't the team's biggest concern. Crennel is supposed to know defense and this is his third year. He just doesn't seem to know what he's doing nor does he appear to show that he's capable of learning. The team is always unprepared and in-game coaching is non-existent. I don't want another coaching change....but, looking at Romeo's performance; maybe there was an obvious reason that he missed out on so many earlier head coach opportunities. Well, I'll pass on remarking on our coach's weight, but I do share the sad concern that he'll have to be replaced. As bumbling as our offense tends to be….it still isn't the team's biggest concern. Crennel is supposed to know defense and this is his third year. He just doesn't seem to know what he's doing nor does he appear to show that he's capable of learning.

The team is always unprepared and in-game coaching is non-existent. I don't want another coaching change….but, looking at Romeo's performance; maybe there was an obvious reason that he missed out on so many earlier head coach opportunities.

]]> By: Ed Unaitis http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-147 Ed Unaitis Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:27:14 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/2007/09/24/asleep-at-the-wheel/#comment-147 Crennel must go, he stands most of the time on the side lines wondering where the next buffet dinner is. How can any coach watch a QB make so many mistakes and still let him play. the browns have two other QB that have demonstrated that they can lead the Browns offense. In my opinion Crennel is to relaxed on the sideline and is two low keyed, maybe he is just to heavy to show any emotion and get in the game. As a fan and many others show more emotion watching TV and really get in the game. Thanks Ed Unaitis Crennel must go, he stands most of the time on the side lines wondering where the next buffet dinner is. How can any coach watch a QB make so many mistakes and still let him play. the browns have two other QB that have demonstrated that they can lead the Browns offense. In my opinion Crennel is to relaxed on the sideline and is two low keyed, maybe he is just to heavy to show any emotion and get in the game. As a fan and many others show more emotion watching TV and really get in the game. Thanks Ed Unaitis

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