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I'm a Browns fan and I am having trouble containing my optimism. That's usually a sign that I will end my night depressed and puking up my dinner on a Sunday night, however there's reasons to feel good about this one.
It's a beautiful day in the Bay Area right now. Not even S.F. has a cloud in the sky. The Browns will face an 0-3 team with a formidible crowd factor, however they have been kicked in the teeth and seem far from a cohesive group.
The Raiders offensive line has some talent, namely guard Osemele, but they have been pourous overall in pass pro and unable to open holes. This has led Gruden to get away from using the whole field to pass and instead throw short timing routes. Carr has also been limited by his short passing windows, despite some real talent at the skill positions. That's a very exploitable weakness for the Browns front seven, who are getting to the QB better than any other defense in franchise history.
On the other side, the Oakland Raiders have depth at cornerback but have yet to overcome the loss of Mack. It's going to be a good situation for Baker's first start, Black Hole and all.
Vegas still thinks the Raiders are favored by 2 1/2. I'd put money on the Browns here. The argument I'm hearing in the Bay is that the Raider's season is essentially over if they can't win today. We may see a team going all in to get the win... but I have the Browns winning outright.
It's a beautiful day in the Bay Area right now. Not even S.F. has a cloud in the sky. The Browns will face an 0-3 team with a formidible crowd factor, however they have been kicked in the teeth and seem far from a cohesive group.
The Raiders offensive line has some talent, namely guard Osemele, but they have been pourous overall in pass pro and unable to open holes. This has led Gruden to get away from using the whole field to pass and instead throw short timing routes. Carr has also been limited by his short passing windows, despite some real talent at the skill positions. That's a very exploitable weakness for the Browns front seven, who are getting to the QB better than any other defense in franchise history.
On the other side, the Oakland Raiders have depth at cornerback but have yet to overcome the loss of Mack. It's going to be a good situation for Baker's first start, Black Hole and all.
Vegas still thinks the Raiders are favored by 2 1/2. I'd put money on the Browns here. The argument I'm hearing in the Bay is that the Raider's season is essentially over if they can't win today. We may see a team going all in to get the win... but I have the Browns winning outright.