What I’d Like to See in the Browns Final Preseason Game
September 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 am by Displaced Cleveland Fan
The Browns play their final preseason game tonight against Chicago. This will be the last game before the regular season kicks off against Minnesota on the 13th. So what would I like to see in this game?
One QB emerge as the clear starter. This QB battle has gone on way too long. Either Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson has to step up and prove they have the ability to lead this team. Right now, I believe Quinn is potentially the better QB. But he needs to remove all doubt and show everyone what he can do.
Braylon Edwards playing like a #1 WR. Edwards has Pro-Bowl type talent. But you couldn’t tell last year. He showed some improvement in last week’s game. But he needs to be consistent - not consistently dropping passes, but consistently performing to the level he is capable of. Focus, Braylon.
A solid running game. Whichever QB wins the starting job, the Browns will have a relatively inexperienced passer under center. This makes the running game vitally important. The combination of Lewis/Davis/Harrison needs to put up consistent, positive numbers, giving the QB more 3rd and short opportunities and less 3rd and long’s.
Shaun Rogers on the field. Rogers is, without any dispute, the anchor of the Browns defense. In order to keep him healthy, he’s been kept off the field during the preseason games. We all know what he’s capable of, so playing time isn’t an issue in that regard. But it would be nice to see him play, at least for a series or two, just to make sure he’s ready for the opener against the Vikings when hopefully he puts Brett Favre on his back a couple times.
That’s what I’m looking for in particular. Generally, I’d just like to see the team focused, consistent, and giving 100% on every down.
Of course, I’d also like to see a win. I know it’s still just preseason. But us Browns fans will take a win whenever we can get one.
Tags: Brady Quinn, Braylon Edwards, Derek Anderson, Shaun Rogers
September 4th, 2009 at 1:23 am
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