Lets talk Cleveland Browns

[corgi]

Ok so we lost, it was rough, lets move on to the next game. This game is a winnable game, and I hope the Colts come out angry over the lackluster performance in Jersey. Lucks resiliency will be tested.Time to get back on track. We can win the next three, we need to win the next three.

[Malakai432]

Indeed.

[Smonroe]

We've been on the road twice, each resulting in a blowout. It will be nice to be in the friendly confines of home.

Don't think the Browns are going to be easy though, they're a lot better than their record.

[MTC]

The way the Browns have been playing recently, we should beat them but I wouldn't be surprised if they beat us.

[Stephen]

The way the Browns have been playing recently, we should beat them but I wouldn't be surprised if they beat us.

have you seen their most recent game browns actually looked good today. We are in trouble

[Captain Americolt]

Another game that seems winnable, but could very possibly turn into a loss. I'm going 50-50 on the chances of winning against the Browns. I hope we get Angerer and Davis back.

[#12]

I would play it like the Minnesota game - try to play a safe, turnover free, lower-possession game and get to .500 with a W. A 16-13 win will do.

Luck's #1 goal should be putting in a turnover free performance.

[Jules]

We have bounced back well so far after a loss. And done well at home. Even in the Jags loss it was close till the end.

I feel okay right now about our chances and even though the Browns beat the Bengals I don't think it's a bad thing. I didn't want them searching for their first win vs. us.

Might not be easy but just get the W. (I hope)

[Coltswarriors]

I expect a win, but not a blow out. Browns have been tough in their losses.

Really hope we're A LOT more healthier than we've been...

[Jules]

have you seen their most recent game browns actually looked good today. We are in trouble

We are in trouble for every game. But, are our opponents sometimes too. We looked good last weekend and then laid an egg today.

There is little consistency and the Browns have a rookie QB too. (who turned 29 today btw so he is older then most rookies )

[poaponies]

I feel that after we beat the packer we felt like we could beat anyone ( well also anyone), but the jets were blown out at home to 49 niners last week. The browns have a rookie qb, so do we and now I still think the colts are good team. I will be a tought game, but think colts might be able to win,

[GoColts8818]

Well the good news is they got a win today so they have that taken care of.

The bad news they got a win today and it's a sign they are playing better.

Expect for them to run the ball down our throats till we prove we can stop it.

[GoColts8818]

I would play it like the Minnesota game - try to play a safe, turnover free, lower-possession game and get to .500 with a W. A 16-13 win will do.

Luck's #1 goal should be putting in a turnover free performance.

I think they try to play every game turnover free so that's really saying much.

I would say on the other side of the ball they really need to focus on getting some turnovers. That is a problem that has been plaguing the Colts for the past few years. They just simply don't make enough plays on defense. It's hard for one of the greatest QBs of all time, Peyton Manning, to have to drive the ball 80 yards every time let a lone a rookie. Give him a short field now and then I think it will help.

[jemack]

We are in trouble for every game. But, are our opponents sometimes too. We looked good last weekend and then laid an egg today.

There is little consistency and the Browns have a rookie QB too. (who turned 29 today btw so he is older then most rookies )

The question is, Will the Colts defense make Weeden look All Pro?

[Jules]

The question is, Will the Colts defense make Weeden look All Pro?

Lets hope not. I just hope some home magic gets cooked up again for us. The road win should/will happen....eventually.

I want to keep winning at home though.

[manning04]

Browns will be tough. a good Oline. a Fast big RB a speedy Wr. i think we can do it. but it can easily look like todays game as well. If we can get some key players back i think we will pull it off.

[hambone35]

I'd say we have our hands full against the run we allowed over 100yds to Greene now we face Richardson Imo is a beast heck definitely give us problems but I say we win I think we will be able to pressure weeden another rookie qb

[PrincetonTiger]

An old QB

[Jules]

Browns have been feisty even in some losses and the Giants had to come back to beat them last weekend.

I do think the Colts can win this game but I hope after today we don't take it for granted either. I worry about stopping the run and hope this team is healthier next weekend. From injuries on the team to even our head coach being sick it's been rough.......

[corgi]

Browns have been feisty even in some losses and the Giants had to come back to beat them last weekend.

I do think the Colts can win this game but I hope after today we don't take it for granted either. I worry about stopping the run and hope this team is healthier next weekend. From injuries on the team to even our head coach being sick it's been rough.......

It's just been one of those frustrating seasons much like 2008. We just need to be consistent,

[GoColts8818]

Just saw on twitter that the Brown's running back richardson's rib injury "will require further evolution." Could be a big injury for the Browns.

[Jules]

There is no place like home for our boys and especially the young ones. They will be at home with their Colts blankets and teddy bears soon enough.

I feel more positive now.

[Jules]

Just saw on twitter that the Brown's running back richardson's rib injury "will require further evolution." Could be a big injury for the Browns.

I don't want him to be hurt or anyone but I must say if he is "less then 100%" I won't complain either considering our mash unit.

[GoColts8818]

There is no place like home for our boys and especially the young ones. They will be at home with their Colts blankets and teddy bears soon enough.

I feel more positive now.

We have Touchdown Monkeys not teddy bears thank you very much ;)

[Jules]

We have Touchdown Monkeys not teddy bears thank you very much ;)

Yeah but I have a Colts teddy bear!!! It's adorable.Maybe not as masculine though.

Sorry guys I don't want to get OT from the game....... :yay:

[#12]

I think they try to play every game turnover free so that's really saying much.

They're failing.

[GoColts8818]

They're failing.

Don't disagree there. They have only done it once this season. With that said I don't think they are trying to turn the ball over. Growing pains with a young team. We need to work on protecting the ball that is true. We also need to work on forcing some turnovers our self.

[Stephen]

the good thing is we havent got blow out at home yet so we should be competitive and will prob run no huddle against browns

[#12]

My point was this: if you don't make mistakes, this is a winnable game. Rookies are often instructed to just not do anything to lose the game. Against Cleveland, Luck needs to follow this adage. His #1 priority should be playing a safe, turnover free game. Just don't lose it. But your mindset depends upon the opponent, right? Against New England, you couldn't play in this manner.

[Tark The Shark]

I think it will help a lot when Luck comes back home and the team can feed on the energy of the crowd.

We lacked energy in the game today and we need to play more energized.

[GoColts8818]

My point was this: if you don't make mistakes, this is a winnable game. Rookies are often instructed to just not do anything to lose the game. Against Cleveland, Luck needs to follow this adage. His #1 priority should be playing a safe, turnover free game. Just don't lose it. But your mindset depends upon the opponent, right? Against New England, you couldn't play in this manner.

That's my point though, I think he's already trying to play a turnover free game. I don't disagree he needs to do a better job of it but I don't think that's out of the norm of a normal week.

[#12]

That's my point though, I think he's already trying to play a turnover free game. I don't disagree he needs to do a better job of it but I don't think that's out of the norm of a normal week.

I'm sure you recognize the difference between high risk and low risk QB play. You lower the risk of turning the ball over with your decision making, play calling and how you attack the game. The first step is safer play calling - see Minnesota game. The second step is a mindset and concerted effort on Luck's part, knowing he doesn't have to save the day or carry the team to beat Cleveland. When you're playing New England or are down 14 points, you're forced to play a higher risk game. Against Cleveland, that shouldn't be necessary.

[GoColts8818]

I'm sure you recognize the difference between high risk and low risk QB play. You lower the risk of turning the ball over with your decision making, play calling and how you attack the game. The first step is safer play calling - see Minnesota game. The second step is a mindset and concerted effort on Luck's part, knowing he doesn't have to save the day or carry the team to beat Cleveland. When you're playing New England or are down 14 points, you're forced to play a higher risk game. Against Cleveland, that shouldn't be necessary.

It's much easier to call a game like the Vikings game if they get a lead like they did in the Vikings game and they aren't playing from behind like the have been in the bulk of the other four games. That's not all turnovers that's the team as a whole not playing well.

[JWF]

After this game...im worried about this one.

[Stephen]

i'm not sure how that game will play out but one thing i noticed when the browns played the ravens was that they arent good at defending deep pass. if luck could nail a few deep balls we could win huge.

[Brooklyn Colt]

let's remove the word 'winnable' out our vocabulary..today was a nightmare..everything that could've went wrong did..I'm even MORE worried about this game..like I said before the Browns are better than what their record indicates..also Trent Richardson is a beast I won't be surprised if he goes for 200+ total yards if our defense play the way we did today..

[ConBro]

We simply need to stop the run.

[GoColts8818]

let's remove the word 'winnable' out our vocabulary..today was a nightmare..everything that could've went wrong did..I'm even MORE worried about this game..like I said before the Browns are better than what their record indicates..also Trent Richardson is a beast I won't be surprised if he goes for 200+ total yards if our defense play the way we did today..

He has to play first. I saw a report on twitter that he has a rib injury that will require further evaluation. Clearly that could mean nothing and he could very well play on Sunday.

[ColtStrong]

After this game...im worried about this one.

Nah, after what I saw against GB, I'm positive we'll beat the browns. The jets game was just a bump in the road. Every team has them. Just ask the 49ers. I don't see anyone eliminating the niners just because they got embarrassed. Chill out people.

[HungarianColtsFan]

Here You go... Cleveland Brown's family...

We've lost key players...a close L is the most we can hope for...call me pessimist, I'll take it.