Daily Dawg Tags: Farmer vs. Pettine?
By Thomas Moore
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Cleveland Browns:
Questionable decisions peak in latest loss
"In a brutal, physical beating by the Arizona Cardinals, a number of curious personnel decisions punctuated the result. Questions have arisen over decisions regarding player selection as the season has progressed, and these peaked on Sunday for the Cleveland Browns."
The curious case of Ray Farmer and Mike Pettine
"For all of you Ray Farmer haters out there, let us pose a question to you. Is it even remotely possible that the general manager actually drafted well in the first round and the players he selected are simply being put in a position to fail by head coach Mike Pettine?"
Joe Haden, Donte Whitner likely out for Bengals game
"The situation may be about to go from bad to worse for the Cleveland Browns as they take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a primetime game on Thursday. While the Browns did not practice on Monday, the club still released an injury reportand it shows that cornerback Joe Haden, safety Donte Whitner and wide receiver Brian Hartline as all being out with concussions."
Carson Palmer throws 4 TDs to lead comeback (PFF)
"The top takeaways and highest graded players from the Cardinals’ 34-20 win over the Browns."
Alex Mack: “I’m not leaving” (ESPN)
"Alex Mack will not waive his no-trade clause and will finish the season with the Cleveland Browns. Through his representatives, Mack released a statement Monday night to several reporters, including ESPN’s Adam Schefter, in which he said the no-trade clause was “included for a good reason.”"
NFL News:
Broncos willing to mortgage the future for Peyton Manning (NFL Mocks)
"On the eve of the NFL trade deadline, John Elway orchestrated a move that he hopes could give the lifeless Denver Broncos offense a spark. He brought over veteran tight end Vernon Davis from the 49ers in exchange for late round draft picks. It was a smart move for both teams, each facing a different reality halfway through the season."
Bengals primed for prime time (Stripe Hype)
"The Cincinnati Bengals are off to the hottest start in franchise history. The 7-0 Bengals start their prime time journey this Thursday night when they host the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati’s inter-state rival. After playing the Browns, the Bengals host the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football on November 16 and head west to take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday Night Football, November 22, in a game that was just recently flexed to prime time."
Colts fall to Panthers in overtime (Horseshoe Heroes)
"The Indianapolis Colts needed 17 points over the final 10 minutes of play to take the undefeated Carolina Panthers to overtime. The Colts managed to take the the lead off a 50-yard field goal from Adam Vinatieri, but a third Andrew Luck interception gave the Panthers great field position to win the game. Graham Gano hit a 52-yrd field goal for the 29-26 victory."