Metcalf Up the Middle

After three games the most talked about Browns '09 draft member Brian Robiskie has been, well lets say, no where to really be seen. Whats the problem? Really there is no problem, unless you count being a rookie a problem. Let's look at it this way, the Browns drafted two rookie wideouts in the 2nd round. It was silly of us to think that both Robiskie and Mohammad Massaquoi (3 catches 44 yds so far) would both be seeing much playing time there first year in the NFL outside of special teams. But Doesn't Brian have a dad that coaches WR's in the NFL? Yes, but no matter how much preparation and coaching a person may receive, only being out on the field can one really put that coaching into practice. With again another entire new regime coaching the Browns, and them weeding out the old players while installing the new, players may be doing things that normally wouldn't be done. Other off season moves. Don't forget that during this offseason we lost (if you wanna ca...

What to look for during the Browns Preseason game against the Detroit Lions Who will be starting at QB? Will the browns go 8 games in a row without scoring an offensive touchdown? Will Alex Mack get more time against a first team defense? Will Jamal Lewis look any better than the 29 yr old legs that carry him? Will we see the trio of Edwards, Furrey, and Cribbs with the first team offense again? Yes the Lions are a much weaker team as our last opponent (Green Bay), however the talent level is much stronger and the team will have some depth this season. This will be the first home game for the rookies so plan on some mental miscues by the youngsters as there adrenalin runs wild. Some other players that seem to have fallen off the map recently are: RB James Davis, WR Brian Robiskie, C Alex Mack. Can these rookies find there groove again and show some highlights for the home crowd? The Cleveland Browns have also signed free agent running back Chris Jennings. In turn, the team waived l...

While searching for noteworthy news from the Browns I fell upon the following note from ESPN's AFC North Blogger James Walker: I really question whether the Browns can pound the ball up the middle as much as they would like this season. Cleveland's running game hasn't looked stout so far in the trenches. In fact, most of the team's best runs in camp are coming on the outside. The push from the offensive line inside just doesn't seem to be there consistently and starting tailback Jamal Lewis often is stopped a couple of yards or less into his runs. I have to caution not to read too much from practice. But this will certainly be something to monitor in preseason games. Yes this is only preseason, but when Mangini wants to install a clock consuming run first mentality, its going to be hard to keep the chains moving when you are getting 2 and 3 yards per rush (if that is the case) and going for third and longs on each possession. Sound familiar? In the last three...