Coming Up: Cleveland Browns - The Orange Mane

Rohirrim · 12-17-2012, 10:27 AM

This rivalry doesn't have the same "Oomph" that it did in the 80s, when it seemed like we went up against the Browns every year in the playoffs. Since the "real" Browns moved to Baltimore, it hasn't been the same. Broncos finish with two games at home, sitting in complete control of their destiny. What could be wrong with that? Hard to get serious about the Browns and Chiefs. Maybe even thoughts of giving Brock some playing time? Even the Cleveland Plain Dealer can't get it up for this one:

Weeden has thrown for 3,281 yards in his rookie season, but has thrown just 14 touchdowns against 17 interceptions.

The Browns rank among the league's bottom half in pass and rush offense, as well as pass and rush defense.
http://denver.sbnation.com/broncos/2...me-tv-schedule

The game plan for this one should be: Peyton gets the fat lead in the first half. Brock comes in. Start putting in second stringers and make sure nobody gets hurt. Pound the ball with Hillman and Hester. Rest who you can.

Crushaholic · 12-17-2012, 10:31 AM

Now is not the time to rest the starters. One slip up, by Denver, likely means the loss of the bye. I don't see the Patriots losing to the Jaguars or the Dolphins...

Rohirrim · 12-17-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Crushaholic

Now is not the time to rest the starters. One slip up, by Denver, likely means the loss of the bye. I don't see the Patriots losing to the Jaguars or the Dolphins...

I don't see Houston losing to the Vikes and the Colts either, so I consider the one seed a moot point.

Tombstone RJ · 12-17-2012, 10:35 AM

If it's a blowout, some of the starters will get rested. I doubt Kuper plays at all as I think the team would be wise in allowing him to heal fully for the playoff run.

sgbfan · 12-17-2012, 10:46 AM

Getting back McGahee and Kuper for the playoffs will be a huge boost. Lets just get up big early and rest our players in the second half so they aren't replacing other key players.

Dedhed · 12-17-2012, 10:56 AM

We can't take any chances at this point. If NE somehow loses next week and we win, then we can talk about resting starters, but playing NE at home is a huge priority and we can't risk losing that advantage.

The starters should be playing until that scenario is iced away.

Lestat · 12-17-2012, 11:01 AM

unless we're up 40-0 in the 4th we better not rest a damn thing.
i want Brock to get live game reps and i want our starters healthy but we're playing for the chance to host at least 1 playoff game and a bye. that's bigger than resting guys.

oubronco · 12-17-2012, 11:02 AM

spdirty · 12-17-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sgbfan

Getting back McGahee and Kuper for the playoffs will be a huge boost. Lets just get up big early and rest our players in the second half so they aren't replacing other key players.

I don't want mcgahees fumbling ass back. Knowshow is showing up and doing fine and is securing the ball extremely well.

Need Kuper back though. Ramirez is terrible.

Rohirrim · 12-17-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dedhed

We can't take any chances at this point. If NE somehow loses next week and we win, then we can talk about resting starters, but playing NE at home is a huge priority and we can't risk losing that advantage.

The starters should be playing until that scenario is iced away.

There are pros and cons. You're right. The one thing that worries me is a team losing its edge. We've all seen teams rest starters and then pay for it in the playoffs. On the other hand, rested players can bring a hell of a lot more to a big game. I imagine every coach has his own way of reaching a balance. I don't know enough about Fox to know what he'll do. I think if it's up to Peyton, everybody will play every minute.

Greatspirits · 12-17-2012, 11:19 AM

Cleland will be tough, it won't be blow out but we should win confortably

Rohirrim · 12-17-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Greatspirits

Cleland will be tough, it won't be blow out but we should win confortably

Reading their media and message boards, it sounds like the air has gone out of them after losing to the Skins. I think they're just going to want to play out the string and put this season behind them.

sgbfan · 12-17-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by spdirty

I don't want mcgahees fumbling ass back. Knowshow is showing up and doing fine and is securing the ball extremely well.

Need Kuper back though. Ramirez is terrible.

As good as Moreno has been, he will probably continue to start, but having Mcgahee instead of hillman as the #2 would be a huge difference.

Taco John · 12-17-2012, 11:23 AM

The Browns never felt like a "rivalry" to me. They always just felt like a team we beat on our way through the playoffs.

Crushaholic · 12-17-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Greatspirits

Cleveland will be tough, it won't be blow out but we should win comfortably

Yesterday's game was as close to a blowout as we've had, in a long time. Even then, we let them back in the game. I agree that it won't be a blowout. We don't step on throats. That's just not our style...

Crushaholic · 12-17-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

I don't see Houston losing to the Vikes and the Colts either, so I consider the one seed a moot point.

I'm not even talking about the #1 seed. We are holding on to the #2 seed, by the skin of our teeth...

Br0nc0Buster · 12-17-2012, 11:29 AM

McGahee is coming back?

I would prefer he didnt
His fumbling could cost us a playoff game

Knowshon is doing a good job, no need to have McGahee poach touches

Rock Chalk · 12-17-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

I don't see Houston losing to the Vikes and the Colts either, so I consider the one seed a moot point.

Maybe not the Vikings, but the Colts played them tough in Houston and the next game is in Indy. I CAN see Houston losing that game but they may be resting their starters if they handle the Vikings they have HFA locked up anyway.

Al Wilson · 12-17-2012, 11:43 AM

Nobody thinks the Texans can lose to both the Vikings and Colts? The way Peterson is playing they can beat any team, and the Colts play tough at home.

Rohirrim · 12-17-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Wilson

Nobody thinks the Texans can lose to both the Vikings and Colts? The way Peterson is playing they can beat any team, and the Colts play tough at home.

They already handled the Colts pretty convincingly. I guess anything could happen.

Lestat · 12-17-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Wilson

Nobody thinks the Texans can lose to both the Vikings and Colts? The way Peterson is playing they can beat any team, and the Colts play tough at home.

Ponder is their starting QB. the best thing about him is he's engaged to ESPN's Samantha Steele.

the Colts i could see due to it being a division game. but the Texans are too good to lose to the Viks with it all on the line. then again, they're also schizo.

Dedhed · 12-17-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

There are pros and cons. You're right. The one thing that worries me is a team losing its edge. We've all seen teams rest starters and then pay for it in the playoffs. On the other hand, rested players can bring a hell of a lot more to a big game. I imagine every coach has his own way of reaching a balance. I don't know enough about Fox to know what he'll do. I think if it's up to Peyton, everybody will play every minute.

The rest during a bye week is far more valuable than sitting for a quarter during a blowout.

Fedaykin · 12-17-2012, 12:12 PM

It is sad that once great rivals in the 80s have been reduced to a replacement team that hasn't done **** in going on two decades.

Also sucks we have to play the god damn browns two weeks in a row during the regular season!

Kaylore · 12-17-2012, 12:20 PM

The Browns are a team on the right path. They have a good defense, a very good running back, and are hoping their QB can grow up quickly. Their return game is good. They are average, not bad.

DBroncos4life · 12-17-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

The Browns are a team on the right path. They have a good defense, a very good running back, and are hoping their QB can grow up quickly. Their return game is good. They are average, not bad.

I honestly can't believe they want to blow the coaching staff up. I hope they do and fail because that is what they deserve.

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12-17-2012, 10:27 AM	#1
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,841	Coming Up: Cleveland Browns This rivalry doesn't have the same "Oomph" that it did in the 80s, when it seemed like we went up against the Browns every year in the playoffs. Since the "real" Browns moved to Baltimore, it hasn't been the same. Broncos finish with two games at home, sitting in complete control of their destiny. What could be wrong with that? Hard to get serious about the Browns and Chiefs. Maybe even thoughts of giving Brock some playing time? Even the Cleveland Plain Dealer can't get it up for this one: Weeden has thrown for 3,281 yards in his rookie season, but has thrown just 14 touchdowns against 17 interceptions. The Browns rank among the league's bottom half in pass and rush offense, as well as pass and rush defense. http://denver.sbnation.com/broncos/2...me-tv-schedule The game plan for this one should be: Peyton gets the fat lead in the first half. Brock comes in. Start putting in second stringers and make sure nobody gets hurt. Pound the ball with Hillman and Hester. Rest who you can.

12-17-2012, 10:31 AM	#2
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,043	Now is not the time to rest the starters. One slip up, by Denver, likely means the loss of the bye. I don't see the Patriots losing to the Jaguars or the Dolphins...

12-17-2012, 10:35 AM	#4
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,286 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	If it's a blowout, some of the starters will get rested. I doubt Kuper plays at all as I think the team would be wise in allowing him to heal fully for the playoff run.

12-17-2012, 10:46 AM	#5
sgbfan Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,002	Getting back McGahee and Kuper for the playoffs will be a huge boost. Lets just get up big early and rest our players in the second half so they aren't replacing other key players.

12-17-2012, 10:56 AM	#6
Dedhed Ring of Famer Fare thee well Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 9,712 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis	We can't take any chances at this point. If NE somehow loses next week and we win, then we can talk about resting starters, but playing NE at home is a huge priority and we can't risk losing that advantage. The starters should be playing until that scenario is iced away.

12-17-2012, 11:01 AM	#7
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,168	unless we're up 40-0 in the 4th we better not rest a damn thing. i want Brock to get live game reps and i want our starters healthy but we're playing for the chance to host at least 1 playoff game and a bye. that's bigger than resting guys.

12-17-2012, 11:02 AM	#8
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 20,604

12-17-2012, 11:19 AM	#11
Greatspirits Pro Bowler Bridge of Sighs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Park Hill Posts: 596 Adopt-a-Bronco: Steven Johnson	Cleland will be tough, it won't be blow out but we should win confortably

12-17-2012, 11:23 AM	#14
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,704 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	The Browns never felt like a "rivalry" to me. They always just felt like a team we beat on our way through the playoffs.

12-17-2012, 11:29 AM	#17
Br0nc0Buster 2012 AFC West Champs stiff arming through the playoffs Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 4,432	McGahee is coming back? I would prefer he didnt His fumbling could cost us a playoff game Knowshon is doing a good job, no need to have McGahee poach touches

12-17-2012, 11:43 AM	#19
Al Wilson Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 942	Nobody thinks the Texans can lose to both the Vikings and Colts? The way Peterson is playing they can beat any team, and the Colts play tough at home.

12-17-2012, 12:12 PM	#23
Fedaykin Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,837 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It is sad that once great rivals in the 80s have been reduced to a replacement team that hasn't done **** in going on two decades. Also sucks we have to play the god damn browns two weeks in a row during the regular season!

12-17-2012, 12:20 PM	#24
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,050 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	The Browns are a team on the right path. They have a good defense, a very good running back, and are hoping their QB can grow up quickly. Their return game is good. They are average, not bad.