Will make a win that much sweeter!

Garrett, Conklin named 1st team All-Pro with Bitonio & Teller getting 2nd team honors. Quite impressive 2 of the 5 OL got on there.

https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/Article/cleveland-browns-myles-garrett-jack-conklin-named-first-team-AP-all-pro-three-offensive-linemen-honored--158821970/

Browns still waiting to see if they can practice today. One positive test today but it was from an assistant OL coach who was already considered a close contact a week ago, so he wouldn't have been around anyone for awhile. 

Looks like they can finally practice this afternoon.

posted by BR1986FB

Garrett, Conklin named 1st team All-Pro with Bitonio & Teller getting 2nd team honors. Quite impressive 2 of the 5 OL got on there.

https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/Article/cleveland-browns-myles-garrett-jack-conklin-named-first-team-AP-all-pro-three-offensive-linemen-honored--158821970/

I bet Teller wouldve gotten the 2nd G spot if he played 16 games. Nelson was a lock, though.

In my best Carrie Underwood voice "been waitin 18 years for Sunday Night oooooooooooooo"

GO BROWNS!!

posted by Laley23
I bet Teller wouldve gotten the 2nd G spot if he played 16 games. Nelson was a lock, though.

No doubt. He was PFF's #1 rated guard for most of the season, I believe. Also there was an error in my post. It was 3 out of 5 OL, not 2.

Speaking of Conklin, he missed today's practice with an "illness" that Stefanski couldn't specify. Something to keep an eye on.

PFT has Stefanski as their Coach of the Year...

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/01/08/coach-of-the-year-kevin-stefanski/

Happy playoff morning, fellas! Go Browns!

Browns fans:  How are you feeling about this game?

Me:  I'm skeptical and going to prep for heartbreak.

Go Browns!

I'm optimistic!! I haven't watched my team play in the playoffs for 18 years,so I'm going all in!!

GO BROWNS!!

posted by BRF

Browns fans:  How are you feeling about this game?

Me:  I'm skeptical and going to prep for heartbreak.

Go Browns!

I'd feel a lot better with Bitonio. I hope that we run the ball and force Ben to make mistakes.

Good Luck today guys. Rooting for the winner to be healthy to have a chance to knock off the the next opponent (Bills/Chiefs)

posted by BRF

Browns fans:  How are you feeling about this game?

Not confident. But let’s start drinking (or continue drinking)! Hope Baker balls out

posted by BRF

Browns fans:  How are you feeling about this game?

Me:  I'm skeptical and going to prep for heartbreak.

Go Browns!

As mentioned, it's going to be tough without Bitonio but if they pull it off it will add to the lore of Baker Mayfield, assuming he's a big factor. He needs a huge game but it's concerning that Heyward will be over Bitonio's replacement, Michael Dunn? Plus Pittsburgh's getting healthier with Vince Williams returning.

One thing that's interesting is that, if they do win, this could be the beginning of the end for Pittsburgh. I know it's been said many times but the salary cap is supposed to drop drastically next year, the Steelers have 18 FA's, including Watt & TikTok Juju, who'd be the #4 WR on the Browns roster (think they'll let him walk). If Roethlisberger returns (I'm skeptical a lot of their fans even want him to) is he going to take another pay cut, in likely, his last year?

Hopefully this story is good luck:

My wife is in another room.  I excitedly explain to her that the Steelers hiked the ball over the qb’s head and the Browns recovered it in the end zone for a touchdown!

My wife: You act like I know what you’re talking about. 

LOL

Go Browns!

Hell of a start. 

Pittsburgh’s HOFers playing well lol

If you guys do win I seriously want it to be a blowout....none of this heroic close heart attack shit. You guys can’t take it and I don’t want it.

Holy crap!  21-0 ten minutes in. Go Brownies!!!

I just told my wife to stay in the same position she is sitting and don’t move. 

Parkey with his 5th kick off of the quarter.  

Wow. What a start. NO LEAD IS SAFE!!!

Halftime and I ask.........Can we hold on?

Can we keep the pedal to the metal?

Can we not ease up on D?

Go Browns!

Hang on for the 2nd half. I can't forget that Dallas game earlier in the year.  No lead safe. For as bad as Pittsburgh was in the 1st half, I expect them to be as good in the 2nd. Browns need to get points on this opening drive and preferably eat about 7-8 minutes off the clock.

posted by BR1986FB

Browns need to get points on this opening drive and preferably eat about 7-8 minutes off the clock.

Eating clock is going to be huge. 

Smart offensive plays (pick ups first, easy throws and runs). No prevent. Do that Pittsburgh basically has to score every possession.