This is a crucial test, and will reveal a lot about the Cavs. When the Grizzlies beat them last week, they looked flat, played average to terrible defense, and despite leading by as much as 9 points in the 3rd quarter, they lost convincingly. If the Cavs can turn that around and unveil that machine-like dominance which was featured in all 3 of their victories, that will be a very good sign.
Author: Tim Russo (Page 35 of 89)
The PD does a good article on how the Browns vs. Steelers game has sorta lost some of its heat.
The Browns have lost nine of the past 10 meetings against the Steelers. The only longer Cleveland drought was an 11-of-12 Pittsburgh run when it was winning four Super Bowls in the 1970s.
Well, there’s one way to fix that. Beat ’em. I remember that game, I think it was 1986, when the Browns finally beat the Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium, behind Bernie Kosar. Remember how all the black cats used to come out, seers would attempt to lift the curse, witches, voodoo? Greatness.
I took a ride downtown today for the sole purpose of having a look at the humungous banner of Lebron James across the street from the Q. Incredible. It’s a work of art. Well worth the effort. Might be the coolest piece of advertising I’ve ever seen in Cleveland. Go check it out.
It’ll be interesting to see how Reuben Droughns’ running is affected by this.
Guard Mike Pucillo is primed to start for guard Cosey Coleman if needed. Coleman, who suffered a sprained knee against Tennessee, sat out practice Wednesday and is listed as doubtful.
Am I right in thinking this is the first major change in the offensive line all year? If the Browns are to make the playoffs in the next few years, this kind of change has to be seamless.
Last night’s crushing of the Sonics at The Q was the Cavs third victory, and all three have been methodical, systematic, destructions. That is a big step for the Cavs.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems like when the Cavs won a game in the last few years, it was because of a big flashy performance, or a close game that pivoted on a big play, big shot, big defensive stand. The Cavs first three victories of the season are studies in total, unassuming, domination. They are becoming a machine. Their losses, road games against the Spurs and Grizzlies, were largely because they shot poorly, played bad defense, and didn’t bring enough energy. All symptoms of a team still trying to gel.
It will be interesting to see how they play against the Grizzlies at home on Friday. I’m gonna guess that the machine shows up.
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