This Is Believeland Podcast for September 30, 2019.
What we have here is a tale of two clowns. One is Antonio Brown. Everyone is quite aware of who he is. The other? incarceratedBob on twitter. If you are unfamiliar he is a troll, an agitator if you will. Much like how Silvio describes Newman on Seinfeld in “The Reverse Peephole”. Both decided to take shots at Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.
incarceratedbob tweeted the article about Mayfield being taken down as he tried to run from the police. Antonio Brown decided to quote tweet twitter Newman and add his own input.
Of course this comes after Baker Mayfield roasted Antonio Brown and a troll on Instagram.
This individual compared Mayfield to Brown which couldn’t be more inaccurate.
Understandably Brown was a bit bothered by the comment which led to his take. A take rooted in a three-game sample size which many are skeptical of believing is an accurate portrayal of Jackson at this moment in time.
Nobody had Lamar Jackson being selected first overall. Many didn’t even have him going in the first round, but the Ravens swooped in and took him 32nd overall.
It’s funny how people are quick to take shots at Baker for going ahead of Lamar but completely disregard Sam Darnold, Josh Allen and Josh Rosen.
It’s easy to take aim at someone who went first overall and say that they shouldn’t have been taken over someone in a draft. Especially when they are a polarizing figure like Baker Mayfield.
Let’s not forget that Mayfield, not Jackson has the single-season rookie record for passing touchdowns and for a very good reason. A reason which doesn’t show itself in a three-game sample size in year two.
This is Believeland Podcast for September 27th, 2019
Well, better get ready for a penalty-fest on Sunday. Hochuli is assigned to officiate the Browns game this Sunday.
As Camryn Justice mentioned, Hochuli led last Thursday’s penalty laden game between the Titans and Jaguars. Thursday saw 13 accepted penalties totaling 131 yards. There could be a lot of penalties for the Browns and Ravens on Sunday.
There is some history between Shawn Hochuli and the Browns. Hochuli is the ref who made the infamous Baker Mayfield was a runner and he is allowed be hit in the head call.
This call was wrong then and it is wrong now. There might be some animosity between Browns players and the son of Ed Hercules. This animosity could find its way onto the field by some of the Browns players Sunday.
Cleveland has had penalty issues all season and adding a ref who is quick to call a penalty is not a good combination. Cleveland has struggled to limit the penalties as they are the most penalized team through the first three games (35 penalties for 327 yards). NFL officials have flagged the Browns 46 total times this season (11 declined).
Cleveland will need to keep things as clean as possible. If they are unable to keep things clean it can become a long day very quickly. Limit the penalties, limit the refs impact on the game and it may just become a bit easier to win.
The Cleveland Browns head to Baltimore to face the Ravens. There are several areas that the Browns must focus on in Week 4 in order to win.
Last week, we saw Lamar Jackson’s performance improve when Jackson had a tight end over the middle of the field. When forced to throw outside and downfield to a receiver he overthrew them several times. Keeping at least one linebacker in zone coverage in the middle of the field should limit open targets for Lamar Jackson. Take away the easy timing throw and force Jackson to throw it deep. Until Jackson can show that he can beat them consistently with that throw this is what the Browns defense needs to force him to do.
There is another component to Lamar Jackson. Jackson’s ability to use his legs. They need to do their best to contain him. This is easier said than done.
Here is the deal. Jackson is going to run. Jackson will make plays on the ground. First downs will be picked up and it will be crucial for the Browns defense not to lose their composure. They will need to do their best to contain him and limit what he is able to do on the ground. If not, it will be a long day on defense.
Baker Mayfield is struggling when holding the ball for more than 2.5 seconds. Getting the ball out quickly is the key for the offense.
The concepts and schemes from Todd Monken are clearly not working. Freddie Kitchens has got to run what he knows best and what best suits Baker Mayfield.
Nick Chubb had a better game last week and will need to be involved again this week. Chubb had 27 touches for 128 yards (23 carries for 96 yards and four receptions for 35 yards).
Things will not be easy. Baltimore always plays Cleveland tough, especially in the physicality department. There will be runs for no gain or negative yards. However, the Browns cannot abandon the run. Keeping Chubb involved will provide balance and ultimately unlock the offense’s full potential.
This was excruciating to watch. The failure to put points on the board after a takeaway was a huge factor in Sunday Night’s loss. Three points off of three three takeaways is unacceptable. One drive started and ended in the red zone while the other started and ended near midfield. Cleveland needs to put points on the board a after forcing a turnover in order to win.
This Is Believeland Podcast for September 25, 2019:
Jose Ramirez is back! Powering the Cleveland Indians offense with two home runs, including a first inning grand slam.
This is Believeland Podcast for September 24, 2019 featuring:
There are six games left in the season and it is gut check time for the Cleveland Indians. Currently the Tribe are 92-64 and are a half game back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the second Wild Card spot. Although the Rays have played one more game and are 93-64 on the year. In order for the Indians to have a chance they essentially have to win out. Something that is much more easier said than done.
The final six games for the Indians are on the road. First a three game series with the Chicago White Sox. Sounds simple enough. The problem is that Cleveland is 7-9 against Chicago this season. That is not so good. The Indians cannot afford to lose this series to their division rival. Chicago has given Cleveland problems all season long. The Indians are yet to win a series against the White Sox, their best result being a series split four times. Cleveland needs to turn things around starting Tuesday.
Cleveland’s second and final series is against the Nationals in Washington. This means that National League rules are in play. Pitchers will have to hit, putting the Tribe at a disadvantage. Unlike Chicago, Washington is a playoff team. The Nationals currently hold the first National League Wild Card spot. In fact, the Nationals could potentially clinch their postseason berth before Cleveland comes to town. If not, this could prove to be a problem for Cleveland who are just 8-9 against National League teams this season.
As the season winds down the importance of each game is magnified. Each win or loss will have a massive impact on whether or not the Indians make the postseason.
The frustration with the first three games is understandable. The Browns have high expectations. They have Baker, Jarvis, and Odell. Things aren’t clicking offensively right now and it is causing some to worry. Even though it is popular to blame the coach and want someone else calling plays, this is not a situation that would benefit from it. Todd Monken is not the answer.
What Todd Monken’s offense relies on is explosive plays, aka the plays that are not working right now. Plays that would require Baker to hold the ball longer, you know the very thing he has struggled with this season. Todd Monken doesn’t want more “five yard plays”. Those were his very words back in 2016 when introduced as the Bucs offensive coordinator. A switch to Monken would mean Baker would get hit a lot more.
Speaking of that, all three seasons when Monken was in Tampa they allowed the quarterbacks to get hit a lot. Tampa allowed the 10th most quarterback hits once and fifth-most twice. Is that something you want for Baker Mayfield? To get hit more? Didn’t think so. But that is what would happen with a switch to Todd Monken.
What Baker Mayfield and the Browns offense excel at is not what Todd Monken is about. Baker and the Browns are significantly better when the ball gets out quickly rather than waiting for routes to develop downfield.
If the Browns are going to improve offensively they need to revert back to what they were last year. This means less deep shots and less influence from Todd Monken.
Here is the reality of the situation. Rex Ryan called Baker Mayfield overrated.
Once more. Rex Ryan called Baker Mayfield overrated. Let that sink in.
Just a week ago someone else attempted to compare Baker Mayfield to Mitchell Trubisky. This ridiculousness occurred Monday morning on ESPN’s “Get Up” and it caused quite a stir. The reaction from former Colts punter Pat McAfee is exactly how everyone should react. Pat McAfee has supported Baker Mayfield for quite some time. Even though McAfee is from Pittsburgh, he has not shied away from supporting the Dawg Pound turnaround. When it came to this take, McAfee was not having what Ryan was saying.
Hey Rex Ryan, probably not the best move to call someone overrated when your best accomplishment is getting into a brawl at a bar in Nashville with your twin brother Rob. Rob is someone who looks like he belongs as an extra in the movie “Hook” and not on an NFL sideline.
That video, while entertaining, perfectly encapsulates the Rex Ryan experience. Well, there is another video but that’s NSFW. You can find that video on your own time.
Rex Ryan is a clown and there is a reason he is not coaching an NFL team anymore. Ryan has shown time and time again that he does not have what it takes to be in charge of an NFL team. Ryan flamed in both stops (Jets, Bills) as an NFL head coach. When it comes to talent evaluation and opinions of the skill level of NFL players, Ryan should not be taken seriously.
