‘Incredibly, Cleveland has yet to win a home game. After being blistered by Tennessee, 43-13, in the opener, the Browns dropped more respectable decisions to the Rams (20-13) and Seahawks (32-28) on the First Energy turf.’
Archives for November 8, 2019
Star Lotulelei’s fine with bearing the brunt of criticism for Bills’ struggles against the run
‘“I don’t really listen to anything that comes from outside of our room,” Lotulelei said this week in the Bills’ locker room. “I think my teammates understand the kind of player I am and how much everything here means to me, how hard I work. The talk outside really doesn’t mean anything.”’
Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen going in opposite directions in red zone
‘One problem he needs to overcome on all areas of the field: Teams have had better success defending him by keeping him in the pocket and playing zone coverage. The Jets had success bracketing him in the pocket in Week 2 (even though they lost), and the Patriots did it well two weeks ago.’
News’ staff predictions for Bills vs. Browns in Week 10
‘It will be a close, competitive game, with Josh Allen and his teammates finding their typical fourth-quarter surge to win.’
Betting trends and pick for Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns
‘Nevertheless, Cleveland is 0-3 at home and the Bills are 3-0 on the road this season. In addition, the Bills are 9-0 against the spread since 2000 as road dogs against foes coming off consecutive straight-up and against-the-spread losses, with the last loss coming as a favorite.’
How did the Buffalo Bills get to 6-2? Here are the key moments that have shaped the season
‘“That’s what it’s about, finding ways to win,” said linebacker Lorenzo Alexander. “We still have to learn to finish off teams. Being 3-0 is great, but the teams that seem to separate over a period of time when they’re up and have a game in semi-control, they know how to put games away, so it doesn’t come down to two minutes like this game did.”’
Bills’ Tre’Davious White will be ready for ‘All-World’ Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. on Sunday
‘”It’s not going to come down to a one-on-one matchup. It’s gonna be a team thing,” White said. “I feel like if we go out there and play well as a team, as a great defense together, I feel like we’ll be fine.”‘
Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns: 6 storylines for Week 10 matchup
‘“Landry, he’s a good receiver, physical guy, but some of those plays that he has — Aaron Williams, Taron, I’m pretty sure he has other ones — I just think they’re dirty,” Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander said Sunday, per ESPN. “Coming from the outside of the box in, the league needs to do a better job of calling penalties on those types of plays. Obviously, defenders get called all the time on stuff that is probably less egregious than that. If we’re going to protect our football players, we need to protect everybody, not just offensive guys.’
Everything Browns HC said about Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills on Thursday (transcript)
‘“They play with great passion and energy. Very tough and physical. Very active. The one thing that separates them from other people is I do not think that they make very many mistakes. They are conscientiousness of everything they are doing. They play with great passion and do not make mistakes. Everybody seems to do their job on a regular basis.”’
Friday’s Cleveland Coverage
Jarvis Landry buys Odell Beckham Jr. a scooter for his birthday to replace the one he wrecked at LSU (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Cleveland Browns and JC Tretter agree on a 3-year extension worth $32.5 million (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns RB Kareem Hunt has been counting the days to return: ’342 days; a lot of mixed emotions, high & low ’ (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Freddie Kitchens discusses Josh Allen in Thursday press conference: Transcript (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns needed Myles Garrett and Olivier Vernon to do their job on 2 key plays vs. Broncos, and they didn’t — Film Review (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns G Joel Bitonio on seeing Kareem Hunt in action: ‘I’m excited to see what wrinkles the coaching staff has’ (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns OC Todd Monken: Calling plays is ‘a non-issue; it hasn’t been discussed’; wants Odell Beckham, Rashard Higgins involved more (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns sign center JC Tretter to three-year contract extension (Akron Beacon Journal)
Browns notebook: Odell Beckham Jr. says only 15 percent comply with uniform rules (Akron Beacon Journal)
Odell Beckham Jr. smells blood in the red zone, but Browns’ touchdown woes persist (Akron Beacon Journal)
Browns’ Kareem Hunt has been counting down days until his return, expects ‘a very fun, emotional game’ (Akron Beacon Journal)
Todd Monken says Browns want to involve Odell Beckham Jr. more but ‘there’s only one ball’ (Akron Beacon Journal)
Center JC Tretter signs 3-year, $32.5 million contract extension to stay with Browns (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Kareem Hunt has been counting the days and is ready for his return Sunday against the Bills (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Notes: Odell Beckham Jr. “can smell blood” when he gets in red zone but hasn’t been able to feast (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Getting Hot For Kitchens As Browns Fail To Reach Potential (AP)
AP Source: Browns, C Tretter Agree On 3-Year Extension (AP)
Browns, center JC Tretter agree to three-year extension (ESPN)
Browns’ Kareem Hunt says he’s had a lot of time to think during suspension (ESPN)
Odell Beckham doubles down on uniform comments, says only ’15 percent’ of league follow rules (CBS Sports)
Browns sign key member of offensive line to three-year extension worth $32.5M, per report (CBS Sports)
Browns running back Kareem Hunt has ‘mixed emotions’ ahead of his return from suspension (CBS Sports)
Report | Cleveland Browns agree to three-year, $32.5 million contract extension with center JC Tretter (WKYC-TV)
What will Kareem Hunt’s role with the Cleveland Browns be? (WKYC-TV)
Damarious Randall: After ‘unacceptable’ start, Cleveland Browns have ‘got to win games’ (WKYC-TV)
Odell Beckham Jr. won’t change on-field fashion approach: ‘I’m going to live my life’ (WKYC-TV)
Baker Mayfield ‘hoping for immediate impact’ from Kareem Hunt in Cleveland Browns debut (WKYC-TV)
‘Sunshine and rainbows?’ Cleveland Browns find integrating Odell Beckham Jr. more difficult than anticipated (WKYC-TV)
Cleveland Browns to honor military personnel during Salute to Service game against Buffalo Bills (WKYC-TV)
Cleveland Browns sign JC Tretter to a three-year contract extension (WEWS-TV)
Kareem Hunt’s countdown to playing for Browns ends Sunday (WEWS-TV)
Cleveland Browns honoring military members during Sunday’s game (WEWS-TV)
Buffalo Bills fans can get discounted admission to the Canton Pro Football Hall of Fame (WEWS-TV)
Report: Cleveland Browns, center JC Tretter reach 3-year extension agreement (WJW-TV)
Browns sign center JC Tretter to 3-year contract extension (WKRK-FM)
Odell Beckham Jr. feels “tested” but won’t let critics “break” him (WKRK-FM)
Final countdown: Kareem Hunt’s been counting down days ‘till his return (WKRK-FM)
Browns Notes: Todd Monken has no plans to call plays (WKRK-FM)
Kareem Hunt considers himself Nick Chubb’s ‘biggest hype man,’ wants to help Browns any way he can (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Matchup to Watch: Bills WR John Brown vs. Browns secondary (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Browns player press conferences – Beckham Jr., Hunt (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Freddie Kitchens talks adjustments ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Buffalo, Kareem Hunt’s excitement and expectations – Press Conference (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Week 10 Browns coordinator press conferences – Priefer, Monken, Wilks (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Austin Seibert hasn’t needed to show off big leg yet, but he definitely has it – News & Notesb (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Baker Mayfield: ‘I have to continue to be me’ to lift up Browns offense (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Browns to honor servicemen, servicewomen during Salute to Service game vs. Bills (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Bills-Browns Preview Capsule
‘Bills RB Frank Gore is 85 yards rushing from passing Barry Sanders (15,269) for third on NFL career list.’
Despite 2-6 record, Bills preparing for talented Browns team
‘“We’re going to try to put together a game plan and try to go out there and execute the best we can and try not to let him become the distraction that he is just on the field because when he gets things going, he’s a problem to be dealt with.”’
The Education of Ed Oliver
‘“This isn’t college, I can’t freelance so that’s the biggest place that I need to clean up and play more efficient,” Oliver continued. “It’s being consistent, that’s the big hold up right now is consistency and not every other play but every play.”’
Why defensive tackle Jordan Phillips is only beginning to shine
‘“He’s doing some good things for us, for sure,” said defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. “He did bring a lot of energy when we got him a season ago and he’s doing that now. He’s bringing a lot of energy and making some splash plays for us that really make a difference in games. Hopefully he can continue that, but he’s done a good job for us throughout the season.”’
3 key matchups to follow for Bills at Browns | Scouting Report
‘The former Bills offensive lineman had trouble handling Phillips in training camp this past summer. Teller starts at right guard for the Browns and will have his hands full with Phillips, whose game is on the ascent.’