Category: Cleveland Browns (Page 39 of 114)

The Browns survived a last-minute Jets comeback and held on for a 20-13 win, their second of the season. Throughout the week, players said the team was going to put a stronger emphasis on the running game now that Jeff Davidson is the OC. Droughns carried the ball 33 times for 125 yards and a touchdown as the Browns pounded away at the Jets. Kellen Winslow led Browns receivers with seven catches for 76 yards and a score.

The Jets came in with the worst run defense in the league so it’s hard to effectively analyze whether or that was the reason Droughns had a big day. However, I do believe a victory the game after Carthon left was no coincidence. While it didn’t seem like the Browns offense changed all that much (other than lining up Braylon in the backfield) under Davidson, the execution was much better. It seems that the players are more relaxed and comfortable with Davidson calling plays and that is looking to translate into better performance on the field.

I do disagree, however, with the play selection towards the end of the game when the Browns continued to run the ball instead of being aggressive and looking for a first down. I’ve never been a fan of conservative play-calling in the fourth quarter. It just keeps the opposition in the game and gives them an opportunity to win.

After all the news reports that detailed how Maurice Carthon was unable to work well with players and with other coaches like Jeff Davidson, there is some reason for optimism that a competent coach like Davidson could make something positive happen with the offense. On the other hand, you have to wonder what the hell Crennel was doing while all this stuff was happening. How could he possibly have stuck with Carthon for so long?

Crennel better hope that Davidson can get the offense going.

Jim Donovan just reported that Maurice Carthon has been fired by the Browns. According to Donovan, owner Randy Lerner and GM Phil Savage convinced head coach Romeo Crennel to make the change.

It’s the right move. Carthon was a disaster.

This should come as no surprise considering how he was carted off the field on Sunday. From the moment he was on the field for an extended period of time you knew it wasn’t good news.

Browns cornerback Gary Baxter will miss the remainder of the 2006 season after suffering an injury to his left patellar tendon, head coach Romeo Crennel announced Monday.

Crennel also said there’s a possibility Baxter suffered a patellar tendon injury in his right knee as well.

First LeCharles, now Baxter. You have got to be kidding me, injuries to both knees? Poor Baxter, anything he does he gets hurt and he just hasn’t been able to stay on the field. A guy who had never gotten injured at Baltimore comes to Cleveland and has had serious season-ending injuries for two seasons straight now. Anyone still don’t believe in the Cleveland curse?