Browns Coverage Corrections

Tank Carder did look very good in his limited action at linebacker in 2016, especially against the run.  I like him, a lot.

But penciling him in as the number one middle lnebacker is a shallow assumption.  

1: Jamie Collins can do that job.  If he does, Joe Schobert, or Alexander, or Ogunbjobi (sp?) are all probably better prospects outside than Carder.

2: The aformentioned three will all compete with Carder in the middle, as well.

I love underdogs, and Carder is a classic.  But the other three guys are underdogs too.  I don't know how this will shake out, but I can tell you that 3 linebackers here will be a run defense, which gives Carder his best chance.

Just give the other guys a shot.  All three are very good.  I know Cleveland is still kind of a Union shop, but seniority carries no weight in war or pro sports.  Dare I say let the best man win?

Terry Pluto is coming around!  He wonders why tf Kizer should start right away at quarterback!  You can read the article if you want, but if you read this blog you won't find much new.

Well Terry needs to quit describing Kessler's arm as "questionable", and shoving Osweiler ahead of him in line. Once upon a time if you could throw a 15 yard out or a 30-yard dig you had a decent arm.  When exactly did Derrick Anderson become the minimum standard in Cleveland?

Joel W Cade was pretty much on the money in predicting the futures of assorted Browns defensive tackles.  Joel colors Jamie Meder as the odd man out.

He may be right, but he may be operating on a false premise here: Caleb Brantley and Larry Ogunjobi are NOT as good at one technique as they are at three.  They can be engulfed and overpowered.

Jamie Meder is the second-best "one technique" on this roster.

Mary Kay Cabbot offered her ten takes on the Browns.  They were pretty good.

Start Kizer if he can handle it.  I agree.  Mary cites Wentz and Carr, who started as rookies.

Wentz played a pro system in college.  Carr kind of did too, and had significantly more experience.  Both had great final seasons.  She is right to say Kizer should start if he's ready.  She's wrong to assume he will be ready.

Duke Johnson in the slot?  Absolutely!  But he should still be part of the running game?  Check!

Unfortunately, in Mary Kay's world, either DeValve or Njoku sits on the bench to make room in the slot for Duke.

The Browns won't miss Demario Davis.

Derrick Kindred is NOT the leading free safety.  He has a chance, but Gregg Willams needs range and coverage skills at free safety.  And free safety is much different than strong safety, which is what Kindred is.

No a lot of people don't get this about this scheme: It's nice to have a free safety who lights people up, but Gregg Williams takes people out of coverage to blitze a lot.  His free safety has to EXCEL in COVERAGE first and foremost.

I like Kindred a lot myself, and absolutely don't count him out at free in his second season.  But to date, has not demonstrated the range or coverage skills for that unique position.

Let Collins roll.  Yep.  See previous post.

Keep a leash on Myles Garrett to prevent him from hurting himself again.  Amen.  She must be one of my readers.

Re-sign Crowell ASAP.  Another amen.  Hopefully Condon can get it done.  He's a low-mileage 24 years old.

Terry please!  The Browns don't need another veteran wide receiver!  What is it--only veterans can start?  Coleman's experience doesn't count?  You need a phd to run around and catch a pass now?  We're going to run wall-to-wall tight end free five wides?  Stop it!