Published 11/21/2008
by Casey Drottar
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Time for week 11 status check on the boys in brown and orange.
If you had a chance to read my previous article, then you know how I felt about the quarterback play during the Monday night football game against Buffalo. However, the game gave plenty more food for thought in regards to the Cleveland Browns. Here are a few things that caught my attention as the clock ticked down to zero.
The Defense is Way Too Slow
I know, what kind of claim is this? Our defense is so stout and outstanding and, sorry, couldn't even get through with a straight face.
To me, the problem isn't a lack of tackling ability, but a lack of speed. They simply aren't fast enough to catch up with any running back once he's broken past the front seven.
A big weakness is Andra Davis.
I read an article which claimed Andra Davis was a great guy, just not a great football player. No truer statement can be made. At inside linebacker, he needs to be fast enough to break through ...
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