Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Cleveland Browns:
In defense of Mike Pettine’s in-game decisions
"There’s plenty to criticize about the in-game decision making from Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine‘s this season – like tossing the ball around deep in his own territory when behind with under a minute remaining in the first half in two games – but he deserves a hall pass on the two decisions from Sunday’s that the fans and media have, well, been piling on."
Browns vs. Broncos: Film room session
"The Cleveland Browns lost yet another heartbreaker Sunday, falling to the Denver Broncos 26-23 in overtime. Turnovers, poor coaching decisions, and not being able to capitalize on Broncos mistakes ultimately cost the Browns the game. However, every play matters and can dictate the outcome of a game. This film room segment is all about dissecting key plays that were pivotal turning points in the game."
Browns sign Jayson DiManche, waive Shaun Draughn
"The Cleveland Browns signed linebacker Jayson DiManche to the practice squad on Tuesday and waived running back Shaun Draughn. The team also added tight end Brian Leonhardt to the practice squad. To make room for Leonhardt, they released defensive back Ty Zimmerman from the practice squad."
NFL Power Rankings: Browns on the roller coaster
"The Cleveland Browns dropped a disappointing overtime game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The loss kept the Browns on the roller coaster of the various weekly power rankings."
Browns have better odds for top pick than playoffs (ESPN)
"The Cleveland Browns have a better chance to earn the first overall pick in next year’s draft than they do to reach the playoffs. That’s the analysis from NumberFire.com, which uses analytics and their own algorithms to determine things like final record, playoff chances and No. 1 pick chances."
Is Mike Pettine changing the culture? (NFL Spin Zone)
"The Cleveland Browns blew a huge opportunity to beat the Denver Broncos and make a statement to their fans and the rest of the league. In a game where many (myself included) expected the Browns to struggle, they found ways to make plays and gave themselves multiple opportunities to win, exorcising their biggest non divisional demons in the Broncos, who they had not beaten in a quarter century. Despite all of it, all of the frustration, negatives and everything else, there appears to be a culture change happening in the Cleveland Browns locker room under Mike Pettine."
NFL News:
Report: Fred Jackson crashes car while racing Marshawn Lynch (12th Man Rising)
"What’s the deal with Seattle Seahawks running backs these days? As if this team needed any more off field distractions, today presented them with another one, and the implications of this one could be massive. TMZ.com is reporting that Fred Jackson smashed his Corvette into a stop sign while, get this, drag racing Marshawn Lynch not far from the team’s practice facility in Renton today after practice. (Editor’s note: Odd, since we were told all day yesterday that these incidents only happen to the Browns.)"
Is Landry Jones going to start? (Still Curtain)
"With Michael Vick and Ben Roethlisberger both nursing injuries, and Landry Jones’ performance receiving heavy praise from fans and coaches, head coach Mike Tomlin has announced that they are indeed working Jones into the starting role for this upcoming week against the Kansas City Chiefs."
Rex Ryan: I’ll bet anyone I can turn this around (NFL.com)
"Since his first day as an NFL head coach, Rex Ryan only had one rule with his players when it came to speaking with the media: Mention two other players and an assistant coach."