DrBrownsFan wrote:MikeWest502 wrote:DrBrownsFan wrote:Colts have one of the best defenses in the league, and Washington's isn't too far behind. The Cowboys had the best offense in the league. And even Cincinnati is very similar to the Chargers - decent team that hasn't put it all together yet.
Regarding Baker - you don't throw 22 straight completions, including a ridiculous 1:06 go-ahead TD drive, as a garbage quarterback.
Well the Raiders did what they were supposed to do and soundly defeat the sorry Browns. Baker Mayfield threw ZERO touchdowns at home. The defense stunk. Don't expect the Brownies to do any damage to top contenders in the league. The Colts are mediocre, Washington is poor, the Bengals are the Bengals and the Cowboys are a lost cause for the season. I admire your loyalty though!
Mayfield completed 12 of 25 pass attempts for 122 yards, adding six rushes for 29 yards during Sunday's 16-6 loss to Las Vegas, QBR 39.8
. I wouldn't be bragging about anything that comes out of that stat line!
Sorry, Browns get dumped by the Raiders!
... Did you watch the game? Baker was elite. His receivers had 8 drops. Without those, Baker was 20/25 for 200+ and 2TD. His passes were incredibly accurate all game.
The defense will keep us out of the playoffs if we don't make it. That said, 10-6 is still very possible.
Yes Drbrownsfan, I did watch the game. When it comes to Cakefields play, I have a totally different version of the meaning of the words "elite" and "accurate". Cookie Mayfield, does not fit the meanings at all. IMO the Browns were supposed to do to the Raiders, what the Raiders did to them. Brownies only ran 47 plays at home. You can't use the weather as an excuse for Baker's performance because the team practiced outside all week in preparation! Carr had the same elements and completed more passes. Carr's passes were tight spirals in the numbers. Baker's passes were 3-5 yards during the first half, high, low & away, behind receivers and only one for 11 yards! Nothing elite there for Cakefield! Hell, his very first pass of the game was pin-point accurately behind his WR, some accuracy huh!
In further analysis, I counted 5 legit drops, ProFootball Focus analysis team counted 6, I'm not sure where your 8 comes to play. Ex. In the first half, Landry had to make an acrobatic play on a pass thrown high and away, he bobbled it and never gained control. Sure you want to blame Landry! And for the Landry pass in the endzone late in the game, it was high, Landry had to make another acrobatic jump to get it, then he was blown up by the Raiders defenders causing the incomplete pass. You probably called that a great pass and a drop! No, it was a jarring hit by the DB's causing the in incomplete pass and there's nothing more Landry could have done to make a better attempt!
Again, 95% of Baker's completions were 3 to 5 yard passes until he connected on a couple later in the 4th qtr. He even threw a swing pass low and behind Hunt, but you probably blame Hunt for the drop, running a poor route! He didn't take any deep shots downfield during the first half. He didn't command the field, control the clock or the ball and made poor decisions resulting in the browns limited number of plays ran! Later he had to play catch-up, pass, pass, pass during the 2nd half only padding his meager stats with no real affect to win the game. Carr's offense controlled the clock and the ball and were much more effective than the Browns in a sloppy game. Baker did none of that and nothing elite! In chess, his play was blundering and limited!
You discredit the defense, but they only gave up 16 points. Browns only mustered 2 FG's in the dismal offensive performance! They should have run Hunt more, who was way more effective in the run game, than Baker in the passing game. But Hunt only got 14 rush attempts! So they technically put the game in Baker's hands and he DID NOT deliver a victory!
The remaining schedule is super easy against poor teams, I expect them to win 2 or 3 more. Should win vs Texans, Jaguars & Jets. Vs the Giants is 50-50. But will lose to all of the other teams on their schedule! Eagles, Steelers & Ravens will hand them L's!
Again, I admire your loyalty for the "Mistake by the Lake"!