Running the Dog Pound: Revamping the Browns

[callmegoose]

Re: Running the Dog Pound: Revamping the Browns

I always love to read about my Brownie's. Keep up the good work. Have you tried to use the Cleveland Plain Dealer for a news header?

[hatisback]

Re: Running the Dog Pound: Revamping the Browns

I always love to read about my Brownie's. Keep up the good work. Have you tried to use the Cleveland Plain Dealer for a news header?

I haven't thought of that but i will look it up and use it from now on. I have been to Ohio once for five minutes to catch another flight but that's it. LOL. Thanks for checking in.

[hatisback]

Re: Running the Dog Pound: Revamping the Browns

Week One Wrap Up

27 19 WAS CB Shawn Springs-2 tack, INT, TD
--9 17 BAL CB Samari Rolle- 4 tack, INT, TD
21 25 MIA WR Ted Ginn- 6 rec, 60 yards, 3 TD
--9 24 NE HB Laurence Maroney- 18 att, 83 yards, 2 TD
13 29 PIT SS Tony Carter- 4 tack, 2 INT
20 17 JAX DT Robert Meier- 6 tack, sack, FF
24 10 DET ROLB Ernie Sims- 6 tack, 2 FREC
29 17 SEA CB Kelly Jennings- 6 tack, INT, TD
--8 13 NO CB Mike McKenzie- 4 tack, FF, FREC
10 17 PHI SS Quentin Mikell- 4 tack, INT, FREC
10 13 (OT) SD CB Quentin Jammer- 8 tack, 2 sack, INT
17 31 SF QB Shaun Hill- 18/25, 188 yards, 3 TD
12 31 IND QB Peyton Manning- 27/33, 292 yards, 3 TD
28 31 GB HB Ryan Grant- 23 att, 142 yards, 3 Total TD
20 22 OAK CB Stanford Routt- 2 tack, 2 INT

STANDINGS

AFC North                         NFC North
BAL  (1-0)                        GB  (1-0)
PIT  (1-0)                        DET (1-0)
CLE  (1-0)                        CHI (0-1)
CIN  (0-1)                        MIN (0-1)

AFC South                         NFC South
JAX  (1-0)                        NO  (1-0)
IND  (1-0)                        CAR (0-1)
TEN  (0-1)                        TB  (0-1)
HOU  (0-1)                        ATL (0-1)

AFC East                          NFC East
MIA  (1-0)                        WAS (1-0)
NE   (1-0)                        PHI (1-0)
BUF  (0-1)                        DAL (0-1)
NYJ  (0-1)                        NYG (0-1)

AFC West                          NFC West
OAK  (1-0)                        SF  (1-0)
SD   (1-0)                        SEA (1-0)
DEN  (0-1)                        STL (0-1)
KC   (0-1)                        ARI (0-1)

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

HB Jamal Lewis- 30 att, 179 yards, 4 TD
CB Kelly Jennings- 6 tack, INT

NOTABLE INJURIES

-C Jamaal Jackson Bruised Thigh (11 weeks)
-LOLB Ryan Nece (Torn Hamstring) 8 weeks
-MLB Channing Crowder (Torn Shoulder) 5 weeks
-LT Jason Peters (Foot Stress Fracture) 4 weeks
-MLB Takeo Spikes (Broken Hand) 4 weeks
-LT Jake Long (Sprained Elbow) 3 weeks
-WR Nate Burleson (Back Spasms) 2 weeks
-C Matt Birk (MCL Sprain) 1 week

[hatisback]

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NFL PREVIEW: WEEK 2

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Cleveland, Ohio----
When coach Hat Isback joined the Cleveland Brown's organization, he promised the fans one thing. The Brown's would beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. This Sunday he will get his first of many chances when they meet in Cleveland Browns Stadium in what locals call the Turnpike Rivalry. The Browns have not defeated the Steelers since October 5, 2003, a 33-13 thumping that ended the Steeler's six game winning streak.

Coach Hat Isback-"I'm going to tell you straight up, this is not going to be easy by any means. I believe the Browns have not won since '03 if I remember correctly. But the guys are ready and are confident that we are going to take care of things."

Since September 17, 2000 the Browns are 2-15 against the Steelers, counting the 36-33 loss in the wildcard round of the 2002-2003 playoffs, and Pittsburgh has won nine straight in the series.

If they are to win, they are going to need a huge day from Week One Offensive Player of the Week Jamal Lewis. Against Dallas last week, Lewis rushed for 179 yards and four touchdowns and the Browns controlled the clock throughout the entire game.

Runningback Jamal Lewis-"That is our identity now. Coach Isback has said that he wants us to run the ball down their throats until they beg for mercy. If we can do that, then we will win this game.

He will also need another mistake free game from his new quarterback Brady Quinn. Quinn, who took over the spot as starter during preseason, played efficient enough to edge the Cowboys last week, but Blitzburgh might pose much more of a challenge. Under defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, the Steelers use alot of exotic blitzes so Quinn is going to mature real quick with his field vision. If not, the unhappy Derek Anderson will be looming on the sideline ready to go.

Anderson, who is upset about not starting, is expected soon to be put on the trading block by Coach Isback.

Coach Isback-"Those rumors floating around are untrue. Derek is not on the chopping block. We have two great quarterbacks on the roster and that is what you need in this league now. Derek is not getting traded........PERIOD."

On the other side of the ball, the Brown's defense did not look good at all last week, minus the three turnovers they forced. Dallas executed their offense near perfectly, racking up 385 yards of total offense and 347 through the air.

Middle Linebacker D'Qwell Jackson-"We didn't look good at all last week. But we have made some adjustments so they better be ready. This isn't going to be a cake walk against us. I just hope that Hines Ward goes over the middle, because I am going to rock his world if he does. The guy is dirty, no doubt about it. Hines, if you are listening, I remember last year. I owe you one"

-----------------------------PIT---------------CLE-------
Total Offense--------------333 (11th)--------382 (2nd)---
Passing Yards--------------275 (3rd)---------171 (18th)--
Rushing Yards---------------58 (26th)--------211 (1st)---
Points per Game-----------29.0 (6th T)------45.0 (1st)---
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Total Defense--------------297 (17th)--------385 (2nd)---
Passing Yards--------------160 (14th)--------347 (32nd)--
Rushing Yards--------------137 (25th)---------38 (3rd)---
Points per Game-----------13.0 (10th T)-----34.0 (31st)--

INJURY REPORT

-RT Willie Colon (High Ankle Sprain) Questionable
-HB Jason Wright (Strained Shoulder) Probable

[hatisback]

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DEPTH CHARTS FOR WEEK 2

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QB	#7	Ben Roethlisberger	93	-------<------------	QB	#10	Brady Quinn	80
HB	#39	Willie Parker	87	------------>-------	HB	#31	Jamal Lewis	88
FB	#38	Carey Davis	83	------------>-------	FB	#47	Lawrence Vickers	90
WR1	#86	Hines Ward	92	-------<------------	WR1	#17	Braylon Edwards	87
WR2	#10	Santonio Holmes	85	-------<------------	WR2	#18	Donte Stallworth	76
TE	#83	Heath Miller	91	------------>-------	TE	#80	Kellen Winslow	92
LT	#78	Max Starks	78	------------>-------	LT	#73	Joe Thomas	97
LG	#68	Chris Kemoeatu	79	------------>-------	LG	#65	Eric Steinbach	93
C	#62	Justin Hartwig	82	------------>-------	C	#66	Hank Fraley	88
RG	#72	Darnell Stapleton	76	------------>-------	RG	#70	Rex Hadnot	90
RT	#77	Marvel Smith	81	------------>-------	RT	#77	Kevin Shaffer	87
LE	#91	Aaron Smith	95	-------<------------	LE	#99	Corey Williams	88
RE	#90	Travis Kirschke	75	------------>-------	RE	#91	Shaun Smith	78
DT	#98	Casey Hampton	96	-------<------------	DT	#92	Shaun Roger	95
LOLB	#56	Lamarr Woodley	88	-------<------------	LOLB	#55	Willie McGinest	81
MLB1	#51	James Farrior	96	-------<------------	MLB1	#52	D'Qwell Jackson	88
MLB2	#50	Larry Foote	84	-------<------------	MLB2	#94	Leon Williams	80
ROLB	#92	James Harrison	98	-------<------------	ROLB	#95	Kamerion Wimbley	84
CB1	#24	Ike Taylor	93	-------<------------	CB1	#24	Eric Wright	84
CB2	#20	Bryant McFadden	86	-------<------------	CB2	#22	Brandon McDonald	81
FS	#25	Ryan Clark	87	-------<------------	FS	#21	Brodney Pool	84
SS	#43	Troy Polamalu	98	-------<------------	SS	#26	Sean Jones	87
K	#3	Jeff Reed	86	-------<------------	DT	#4	Phil Dawson	85
P	#17	Mitch Berger	79	------------>-------	P	#15	Dave Zastudil	81
KR1	#21	Mewelde Moore	89	------------>-------	KR1	#16	Josh Cribbs	99
KR2	#33	Gary Russell	12	------------>-------	KR2	#35	Jerome Harrison	47
PR	#10	Santonio Holmes	83	------------>-------	PR	#16	Josh Cribbs	99
KOS	#3	Jeff Reed	85	-------<------------	KOS	#4	Phil Dawson	83
LS	#73	Kendall Simmons	79	------------>-------	LS	#73	Joe Thomas	99

[unexpectedorc]

Re: Running the Dog Pound: Revamping the Browns

Here we go Steelers Here we go!

[hatisback]

Re: Running the Dog Pound: Revamping the Browns

Here we go Steelers Here we go!

LOL Thanks for checking in man. I hope that the outcome isn't what you are wanting.

[hatisback]

Re: Running the Dog Pound: Revamping the Browns

Guys, I hate to say it but this franchise is going to close. Madden is just not fun for me. I played the Steelers and won 24-19 but its not realistic at all. Im in the 700's on my IQ and I only missed three passes the whole game, throwing three touchdowns and Lewis had over 100 yards against the Steelers defense. Im going to switch to 2k5 because 2k5 is a lot more realistic with the injuries and everything, and I will make a new franchise off of that. Thank you and I hope you will continue to read.

[marktg30]

Re: Running the Dog Pound: Revamping the Browns

Welcome to Madden 09... This is just the way it goes when AI and presentation are non-existent.