Five thoughts on the Browns preseason win against Tampa Bay

Aug 29, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Desmond Bryant (92) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

As far as it goes, the Cleveland Browns could not have asked for much more out of the last “important” preseason friendly of the year.

The Browns walked out of Raymond James Stadium with a win (not overly important, but still nice), the offense looked respectable, the defense made life difficult for No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston, and the special teams put the special back in their game.

“Overall I thought we did some good things, there is nothing like winning and winning on the road,” head coach Mike Pettine said. “We wanted to make sure we finished it. I thought we got off to a good start. The first quarter, I don’t think could have gone better.

Offensively, we did some good things, I thought coming out of the half that was an important drive for those guys. We debated as to whether or not we were going to have them come out there. Looking back on it now, it was the right thing, a good confidence builder. The still had a lot of their ones in there. We drove the length of the field and scored so I think that really set the tone for the second half.

“I was proud the way our guys finished the game and that it didn’t get ragged out there. We ran the ball well the second half, but overall lots of good take to teach from. We’re pleased with the effort.”

Here are five takeaways from the game.

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