‘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.’
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‘“We know what we are, as far as record goes,” Allen said. “We know we haven’t played as well as we can, but to his [Micah Hyde] point it’s a complete 180 from last year, night and day. Expectations that we have for our self are so much higher than anybody else, any of the media, any of you guys. Our expectations, our standards are put forth so high that being 6-2, yeah it’s great, but no I don’t think any 6-2 team has been in the playoffs just by being 6-2. You know, so we got to continue to work hard and continue to find ways to win football games and it comes out, it comes down to really how we practice how to prepare for a game and then how we go and execute.”’
With Bills facing tough run-D tests, Corey Liuget joins defensive cast
‘Will Liuget — pronounced LEE-jit — make a huge difference? Probably not, given the fact he was on the street, unsigned all spring and summer until late August. But he’s a veteran player with a quality resume who’s not over the hill (he’s 29). If he can step in and provide 15 or 20 quality snaps a game, it could help keep the Bills’ top three defensive tackles fresher.’
Browns center J.C. Tretter on Baker Mayfield, pressure and facing his hometown Bills
‘But these days, the former Akron High School star and Browns starting center isn’t thinking about much beyond playing his hometown Buffalo Bills on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. Besides, any thought of the Browns reaching the Super Bowl, after losing four consecutive games to drop to a 2-6 record, seems far-fetched.’
Why have the Bills been so bad in the third quarter? What the numbers show
‘The defense has been outscored, 43-16, and the Bills have allowed a 94.0 passer rating in coverage during the third quarter compared to 78.9 in the first half. The first-half ranking is third lowest in the league.’
Bills aim to improve run defense with big test against Browns on horizon
‘Laugh if you want at how the 2-6 Browns have underachieved, but if this offense gets it figured out – and maybe that will be Sunday as they return home for the first time since Oct. 13 – they can move the ball and score.’
Browns are best 2-6 team Bills will ever see
‘But just like “6-2 is 6-2,’’ Cleveland can’t run from “2-6 being 2-6.” Making matters worse is that the circus is back in town with the Browns making headlines for all the wrong reasons.’
Will DT Corey Liuget help Buffalo Bills run defense? Lorenzo Alexander offers insight into struggles vs. run
‘He wasn’t told the exact reason but he surmises the team just wanted to get its younger pieces more playing time. He made his name in Los Angeles on the Chargers defensive line in between edge savants Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram. He signed a five-year, $58 million extension with the Chargers in 2015 and excelled for a few seasons before a PED four-game suspension and torn quad tendon ended his 2018 season.’
Browns HC hopes Nick Chubb & Kareem Hunt can ’drain some energy’ from Buffalo Bills defense
‘“I certainly hope so because we need them to drain some energy or whatever word you used for that,” Kitchens said on Wednesday. “They are very good on defense. They are very active. They are tough. They are physical. They play hard. Anytime somebody plays hard, you take all of the help you can get.”’
Thursday’s Cleveland Coverage
Baker Mayfield: Folks expected all ’sunshine and rainbows’ with Odell Beckham; must ‘force-feed him early’ (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Odell Beckham and Baker Mayfield must find their groove and win or OBJ won’t want to stay with Browns (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns safety Damarious Randall returns to practice (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Freddie Kitchens discusses Baker Mayfield in Wednesday press conference: Transcript (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Baker Mayfield discusses Odell Beckham Jr., Kareem Hunt in Wednesday press conference: Transcript (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
The Cleveland Browns are wasting timeouts and it’s killing them: What we learned against Denver (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
The Browns on 3rd and 4th down: How they’re tipping off opponents and why OBJ isn’t getting the ball more — Film Review (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Gambling site posts odds on Baker Mayfield’s mustache vs. Bills (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns’ Nick Chubb all in with large Kareem Hunt role (Canton Repository)
Browns, Bills feel each other’s pain (Canton Repository)
Without ‘sunshine and rainbows,’ Browns QB Baker Mayfield aiming to restore trust, fearless brand of ball (Akron Beacon Journal)
Browns free safety Damarious Randall returns to practice but is noncommittal about facing Bills (Akron Beacon Journal)
Browns notebook: Charity, superstition prompted Baker Mayfield’s changes in facial hair (Akron Beacon Journal)
Kareem Hunt back and willing to do anything he’s asked to help Browns win (Willoughby News Herald)
Baker Mayfield says he’s trying to make his teammates better but needs to be able to trust them (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Commentary: Kareem Hunt’s arrival might cause more confusion for Browns offense (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Notes: Damarious Randall returns to practice for safety-needy Browns but says he won’t rush back if he’s not healthy (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Safety Randall Returns To Practice With Struggling Browns (AP)
About Face: Mayfield’s ‘Stache A New Topic As Browns Slide (AP)
Baker Mayfield shaved because ‘didn’t deserve’ handlebar (ESPN)
‘Stay the course.’ Baker Mayfield wants to turn adversity into success for Cleveland Browns (WKYC-TV)
‘I didn’t deserve it.’ Why Baker Mayfield trimmed mustache after latest Cleveland Browns loss (WKYC-TV)
Teammates excitedly awaiting Kareem Hunt’s regular-season debut with Cleveland Browns (WKYC-TV)
Report: Teams could target Odell Beckham Jr. for trade if Browns’ struggles continue (WKYC-TV)
Here’s why Baker Mayfield shaved his mustache after Broncos game (WEWS-TV)
Ticket prices to Browns games drop after losing start to season (WEWS-TV)
Baker Mayfield reveals why he got rid of the handlebar mustache after game against Broncos (WJW-TV)
Browns Notes: Kareem Hunt “ready to play” (WKRK-FM)
Baker Mayfield shaved Fu Manchu “because I didn’t deserve it” (WKRK-FM)
Baker Mayfield: ‘I have to continue to be me’ to lift up Browns offense (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Nick Chubb ‘all about the team,’ excited to share the workload with Kareem Hunt (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Injuries testing Browns’ depth in secondary, tight end – News & Notes (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Freddie Kitchens talks Kareem Hunt’s return to action, Bills preparation – Press Conference (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Baker Mayfield talks team improvements, gearing up for the Bills – Press Conference (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Browns player press conferences – Bitonio, Chubb (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Cleveland Browns vs. Buffalo Bills: How to watch, listen, stream, announcers and more (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Bills Hope Run-Defense Holes Plugged In Time To Face Browns
‘Buffalo’s run-stopping struggles actually cover the past four games in which the team has allowed 556 yards and six touchdowns. That’s a significant downturn for a defense that allowed just 338 yards and three touchdowns rushing in its first four games.’
Oliver not getting leash received by Lotulelei
‘To say Oliver was undeserving of losing playing time to Phillips wouldn’t be fair, but has Lotulelei done enough to be the player that keeps his job inside?’
Bills’ McDermott is happy they’ve reduced injuries
‘When it comes to preventing injuries and maximizing performance, he says he meets with many people on that, “It’s about people getting together and talking through things together. The strength staff, the medical staff, sports science, team development and continuing to research what’s out there.’
Bills prep for the Battle of Lake Erie
‘The Bills defense have been having a rough time against the run as of late. They brought 8 men into the box against the Redskins in the second half to stop the run. McDermott was asked if that is something they can continue to do, especially against teams with talented receivers like the Browns, “that’s what makes this team we’re going to face Sunday so good, they have so many weapons, you commit to stopping the run, they beat you in the passing game, you commit to stop the pass, they got 24 and now Hunt back.”’
Bills injury update for Wednesday
‘The team enters Sunday’s game against the Browns relatively healthy.’