Bud Shaw in today’s PD

“It all goes into the same ball,” Crennel said when asked after Sunday’s 27-13 loss if his defensive concerns had more to do with the learning curve or the people playing it. Cincinnati’s Rudi Johnson carried that ball for 126 yards running almost exclusively between the tackles.

I can’t remember the last time the Browns stopped a running game. I wouldn’t be surprised if every single running back on our schedule circles the Browns game weeks in advance and buys extra tickets for friends and family, because he knows that day will be his biggest day of the year.