NorthCoastBias
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Billings. His last name is Billings.
Billings (99) comes right after Takk at the 45 second mark-- Billings makes it through without falling over. Mostly.
edit: Had a Chauncy moment for some reason--
I'm not sure how to interpret those statements. I see what he's saying, but at the same time you don't want to stunt the growth of the defense. If Wu is capable of performing better than the guy ahead of him, then you're hurting the defense by keeping him on limited/simple snaps. I don't like the "don't do too much with him this year" part because he could pick up on everything far more quickly than you anticipate.Mary Kay seems to want to see a very aggressive opening lineup by Woods. Might be too many rookies though.
Why the Browns should start Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Malik McDowell against the Chiefs: Mary Kay Cabot
What Owusu-Koramoah and McDowell lack in experience, they make up for in talent.www.cleveland.com
Defensive coordinator Joe Woods is trying to pump the brakes and manage expectations for his hybrid rookie.“I’m very excited, but at the same time, you just have to be careful how much you’re doing with him because he is a rookie,’’ Woods said last week. “I have stuff all over the board, but you really have to look at it at Year 1 and Year 2, because you don’t want to do so much with somebody that they’re not playing fast. I just want to be careful I don’t do too much with him this year.”.....If the Browns decide to start Owusu-Koramoah and McDowell, they’ll have three defenders starting their first NFL game, including first-round cornerback Greg Newsome II.But they have enough experience and leadership on the unit with guys like Garrett, Clowney, Jackson, Walker, John Johnson III and Denzel Ward that they can afford to start three rookies or first-year players with first-round talent.As the Browns discovered last season, every victory counts and looms large at the end. If the Browns had lost to the Steelers in the finale, they would’ve missed the playoffs. With the AFC North race promising to be tight, the Browns must win every game they can, and it starts Sept. 12 in Kansas City.And when that day comes, they shouldn’t hesitate to start their multipurpose ‘backer and their big, bruising defensive tackle.
“I’m very excited, but at the same time, you just have to be careful how much you’re doing with him because he is a rookie,’’ Woods said last week. “I have stuff all over the board, but you really have to look at it at Year 1 and Year 2, because you don’t want to do so much with somebody that they’re not playing fast. I just want to be careful I don’t do too much with him this year.”
I'm not sure how to interpret those statements. I see what he's saying, but at the same time you don't want to stunt the growth of the defense. If Wu is capable of performing better than the guy ahead of him, then you're hurting the defense by keeping him on limited/simple snaps. I don't like the "don't do too much with him this year" part because he could pick up on everything far more quickly than you anticipate.
I just got that feeling with Woods, man. Like... he just doesn't seem to know what he's doing as much as our other coaches (Stefanski, AVP, Callahan, Stump, O'Shea, Priefer, etc...). I hope he proves me wrong.
If that means Billings plays more in the regular season to insulate McDowell, the team will probably still win the game.
I think it's perfectly fair to criticize Woods for what he's done so far. I don't think he's shown anything yet. I haven't seen our defense try and keep opposing QB's uncomfortable. I haven't seen exotic fronts, disguised pressures, baiting coverages. There is an aspect of coaching that the great DC's, like Spags, Saban, et al bring to the table that I haven't yet seen out of Woods.What to expect from the Cleveland Browns defense during the 2021 campaign
The Browns defense has a lot of new faces but several returning stars.www.cleveland.com
Don’t blame Joe Woods for the Browns’ 2020 defensive struggles. He coached through a roster of limited resources, injuries and stopgaps. GM Andrew Berry rewarded Wood’s patience with a 2021 remodel, spending large in free agency on Jadeveon Clowney, John Johnson III and Troy Hill.
Then linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fell to the second round of the draft and Berry pounced….
What to expect from the Cleveland Browns defense during the 2021 campaign
The Browns defense has a lot of new faces but several returning stars.www.cleveland.com
Don’t blame Joe Woods for the Browns’ 2020 defensive struggles. He coached through a roster of limited resources, injuries and stopgaps. GM Andrew Berry rewarded Wood’s patience with a 2021 remodel, spending large in free agency on Jadeveon Clowney, John Johnson III and Troy Hill.
Then linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fell to the second round of the draft and Berry pounced….
I think it's perfectly fair to criticize Woods for what he's done so far. I don't think he's shown anything yet. I haven't seen our defense try and keep opposing QB's uncomfortable. I haven't seen exotic fronts, disguised pressures, baiting coverages. There is an aspect of coaching that the great DC's, like Spags, Saban, et al bring to the table that I haven't yet seen out of Woods.
The talent on the field last year never was going to equate to a good defense. I don't blame Woods for that. Nobody is winning with Sendejo, Redwine, MJ Stewart and the rest. However, with more talent this year, and hopefully more health, I want to see him flex a bit. I want to see more out of him.
I don't need tons of pressure all the time--I think that's foolish.Exotic blitzes with crappy players has been done here before. It occasionally works, gives up big plays even more. The silver locks of Rob Ryan are burned into my retinas.
My criticisms of Woods are mostly related to situational football. I didn't like how quickly we shifted to "Prevent Defense" which resulted in nearly costing us games against the Cowboys, Titans, Jaguars, Eagles, and playoff Steelers game.What to expect from the Cleveland Browns defense during the 2021 campaign
The Browns defense has a lot of new faces but several returning stars.www.cleveland.com
Don’t blame Joe Woods for the Browns’ 2020 defensive struggles. He coached through a roster of limited resources, injuries and stopgaps. GM Andrew Berry rewarded Wood’s patience with a 2021 remodel, spending large in free agency on Jadeveon Clowney, John Johnson III and Troy Hill.
Then linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fell to the second round of the draft and Berry pounced….