Factory of Sadness - Cleveland Browns Franchise (Madden 12)

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Quote: Originally Posted by RoudybushONU

Thanks for your opinion, I don't really know what you mean that it's all over the place. It's the NFL report then the Browns report. Sorry that you think its not organized, but I kind of feel like it is pretty organized.

I'm more talking about the format of the individual posts, with the large font and placement/sizing of the pictures. It's not something that will prevent me from following, like I said I prefer it over being completely plain. The actual content itself is organized and well-done.

Quote: Originally Posted by RoudybushONU

Have you tried to play with the Browns lol, I have no time to drop back with Seneca, and when I do I get flushed outta the pocket and either I run or throw an awful pass. Seneca only has around 100 yards more then Michael Vick had through 6 games in 2006, I know they're different players but they have the same quality surrounding weapons (none.) I found a LeBron create-a-player on another site, used it. I don't want LeBron on my team, not his biggest fan. Well thanks for your opinion, hope you keep following.

Good point about the options you have with Seneca, didn't really think much about it. Hopefully through the course of the season or via improvements during the offseason the offense can become more effective overall. Keep up the good work

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I tried to clean it up a little bit, check it out.

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A league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that Kevin Kolb suffered a concussion late in the game against Pittsburgh, it is unknown how long Kolb will be out of action. The Arizona Cardinals have decided that they're going to bring Kurt Warner out of retirement, he signed a 1-year, 12 million dollar deal.

Warner is expected to start Sunday.

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____The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys have established one of the more intense rivalries in the NFL.
While Cowboys' defensive coordinator Rob Ryan added fuel to the fire with some offseason trash talk, the Eagles are content with letting their play speak for itself.

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With Matt Schaub out for a few weeks, it will likely fall on Matt Leinart and Arian Foster to lead the Houston Texans. Jacksonville has a problem with allowing that to happen.

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Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have made themselves at home in previous visits to Heinz Field.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to change that while proving they're worthy of being among the elite in the AFC.

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San Francisco (October 30th, 2011) - Cleveland is expecting to have quarterback Jason Campbell back in the starting lineup after he missed 7 weeks with a torn quadricep, he hasn't practiced since suffering a setback last week. Campbell is listed as probable.

"I would like to be a team that can do both (running and passing) well," coach Pat Shurmur said. "In our style of offense, you should be very good at running. ... I think it's important you are able to do both."

Cleveland looks to get on track in the run game however they will have to do it without Montario Hardesty who is out the next few weeks with an abdominal tear, Chris Ogbonnaya is expected to start.

Cleveland won its last visit to San Francisco 13-12 with a fourth-quarter comeback Sept. 21, 2003.

The Browns are 5-4 there all-time, but they travel to the Bay Area for the second time in three weeks as one of the NFL's lowest-scoring teams (24.1 points per game).

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"We started fast," Vick said. "That was our mindset. We wanted to set the tempo. We didn't want to let up." Dallas defensive coordinator Rob Ryan fired up the Eagles with some trash-talking during the summer after they added several big-name players.

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The Texans are learning how to win, even when their high-powered offense has an off day. Arian Foster rushed for 2 scores, and Houston shut down rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers no longer have a Tom Brady problem. And that may be a problem for the rest of the NFL.
Old, slow and over? Not quite yet.
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Passing Yards-
Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) 2,211 yards
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) 2,076 yards
Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts) 1,989 yards

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Adrian Peterson (Minnosta Vikings) 741 yards
Ray Rice (Baltimore Ravens) 736 yards
Rashard Mendenhall (Pittsburgh Steelers) 675 yards

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Calvin Johnson Jr. (Detroit Lions) 731 yards
Marques Colston (New Orleans Saints) 643 yards
Andre Johnson (Houston Texans) 609 yards

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Jon Beason (Carolina Panthers) 85 Tackles
James Laurinaitis(St. Louis Rams) 80 Tackles
Daryl Smith (Jacksonville Jaguars) 79 Tackles

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Joe Haden (Cleveland Browns) 5 INTs
Champ Bailey (Denver Broncos) 5 INTs
Nnamdi Asomugha (Philadelphia Eagles) 4 INTs

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Aldon Smith (San Francisco 49ers) 12 Sacks
Antwan Applewhite (Carolina Panthers) 11.5 Sacks
Chris Clemons (Seattle Seahawks) 10 Sacks

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San Francisco (October 31st, 2011) - When Gore charged up the middle with his signature burst for a 34-yard gain Sunday, he took another step forward in franchise history by moving past Roger Craig into second place on the 49ers career rushing list.

"It's a blessing to have my name mentioned next to his," Gore said.

For the Browns, it's 0-for the Bay Area. They lost two weeks ago in Oakland, then floundered across San Francisco Bay at Monster Park.

After last week's lackluster 41-7 lose against the Seahawks, it didn't get much better for the Browns. They failed to reach the end zone for four quarters before Campbell threw his first of two scores.

"Back home, I hope they don't go into a frenzy like the world is going to end," Campbell said.

Game notes
49ers WR Braylon Edwards played against his former club, he had four catches.
Josh Cribbs replacement on kick return Buster Skrine had a 95-yard score, his second of the season. Coach Shurmur is considering moving Skrine to offense.
The Browns had won the three previous meetings, including 20-7 in '07.

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They don't play often, but no team has given the Atlanta Falcons more trouble historically than the Indianapolis Colts. Having won back-to-back games for the first time this season, Atlanta looks to continue winning.

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"This Arizona team we're getting ready to play is going to be as tough a challenge as any of the seven we've already played. I really believe it," Spagnuolo said. The Cardinals offense was lights out last week with Kurt Warner at QB.
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Oakland has been one of the most blitz-heavy teams in the league, its opponents are completing an NFL-low 35.7 percent of their passes.
Tim Tebow looks to take advantage of the blitzes as the Broncos try to keep winning.
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Houston (November 6th, 2011) - The Houston Texans have matched the best start in franchise history thanks largely to a defense that's playing at a high level.

The Cleveland Browns on the other hand haven't been able to slow down anyone, losing three straight. Their Defense has given up an average of 34.3 points a game in the skid.

In Houston a 3-4 defense was installed by new coordinator Wade Phillips and it has been at the forefront of a dramatic turnaround for a team that allowed 376.9 yards per game in 2010 -- 30th in the NFL -- when it finished 6-10.

The Browns' offense can shoulder much of the blame for the team's rough start of the season.

Browns running back Montario Hardesty was not in pads for Wednesday's practice, and he could miss a second consecutive game after sustaining a abdominal tear in a 41-7 lose to Seattle two weeks ago.

"Buster Skrine could see the field at running back and/or receiver," Shurmur said.

Houston and Cleveland have split six all-time matchups. Johnson had 10 catches for 116 yards the last time these teams met, a Texans' 16-6 road win Nov. 23, 2008.

The Browns fell 14-6 in their last game in Houston on New Year's Eve 2006.

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A league source told ESPN reporter Ron Jaworski that the Cleveland Browns have fired (QB) Coach and Play-Caller Mark Whipple. This just minutes after Cleveland's fourth-straight lose, dropping the Browns to (2-6, 1-0).

Jaworski reports that Head Coach Pat Shurmur will take over the play-calling duties for Cleveland when St. Louis visits next Sunday.

"We would like to wish Mark good luck in all his future endeavors," said Shurmur.

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Receiver Pierre Garçon touched the ball five times Sunday and scored twice against Atlanta, as the Colts pulled off the big win.

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Steven Jackson rushed for 48 yards in 16 carries and Bradford was 27 of 39 for 358 yards. Warner was 8 of 17 for 95 yards for the Cardinals.
An ugly game turned gorgeous in the nick of time for the Rams.
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Palmer was 30 for 45 for 389 yards with six touchdowns.
"We knew exactly what they were going to do and we just didn't stop it," Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil said.
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Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts) 2,291 yards
Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) 2,211 yards
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) 2,203 yards
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Ray Rice (Baltimore Ravens) 802 yards
Adrian Peterson (Minnosta Vikings) 741 yards
Fred Jackson (Buffalo Bills) 733 yards
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Calvin Johnson Jr. (Detroit Lions) 731 yards
Marques Colston (New Orleans Saints) 679 yards
Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) 669 yards
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James Laurinaitis(St. Louis Rams) 90 Tackles
Jon Beason (Carolina Panthers) 85 Tackles
DeMarcus Ware (Dallas Cowboys) 82 Tackles
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Joe Haden (Cleveland Browns) 5 INTs
Champ Bailey (Denver Broncos) 5 INTs
Adrian Wilson (Arizona Cardinals) 5 INTs
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Aldon Smith (San Francisco 49ers) 15 Sacks
Antwan Applewhite (Carolina Panthers) 11.5 Sacks
Chris Clemons (Seattle Seahawks) 10 Sacks

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Houston (November 7th, 2011) - Arian Foster rushed for 119 yards, Matt Schaub passed for 213 yards and four scores in leading Houston to a 35-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

"We felt like going into this game, that this is a game we should dominate," running back Arian Foster said. "I feel like we did. We're finding our groove. Right now, we're feeling pretty good, and we've got to keep it moving."

The Texans kept constant pressure on Jason Campbell, who was making his second start since returning from injury. Campbell was sacked six times and completed 21 passes for 336 yards with a touchdown.

"They came from the first snap to the last and it's frustrating," Campbell said.

"They were able to create a lot of pressure up front. At times, it was hard to overcome."

Campbell also got little support from the Browns' running game, hit by injury in recent weeks.

Browns General Manager Mike Homgren and Head Coach Pat Shurmur have decided to let go (QB) Coach and Play-Caller Mark Whipple. Shurmur will take over the play calling when the Rams visit Cleveland.


Game notes
Former President George H.W. Bush performed the ceremonial coin flip before the game.
The Browns plan to work Buster Skrine into the offensive plan in future weeks, Skrine finished with 23 yards rushing and 16 yards receiving.
James Jones had 9 recpetions for 156 yards and 1 TD.
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