Week 11 : Steelers @ Browns

[DocSaric]

What a drive by DTR. Wow. Gutsy kid. Great 1st half game plan by Stef. 2nd half was ugly but how that game had to be played. Let’s go!

 

[David.]

Very happy for dtr. Easy to root for

 

[The Wizard of Moz]

When in doubt, bet your house when this guy comments:

Once Pittsburgh realizes they don't have to throw another pass to win this game, it's going to get ugly. -Optimus Prime

Optimus prime and immediately giving up on the Browns

Name a more iconic duo

 

[Pierre Pan]

Loved the DTR interview on CBS.

 

[zDawg45]

Kardiac Kids 2.0
Kardiac Kids 2.0
Kardiac Kids 2.0

 

[The Wizard of Moz]

Back to Back wins against Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Inject this into my veins!

There’s no way this has ever happened before right?

 

[Jscc]

So is Pickett this bad? this defense this good? Or both?

 

[buzzdog]

Honestly, I don't think the play calling and the drops helped DTR at all today. Not disappointed with his performance at all. He looked adequate when we didn't go ultra vanilla and helped him out by catching his admittedly not super accurate throws.

I agree. And I think our fan base can be insufferable at times when it comes to this. I commented earlier that DTR had a look on his face lacking confidence when they showed him on the sidelines in crunch time, but I don't know the kid. Now seeing his face after the game, I think that look was just extreme concentration mixed in with a little stress, understandable considering the time and place.

I give him next week and beyond but start opening up the offense for him. Not every team has a defensive front like the Steelers. Sure, sign Joe Flacco as a mentor and a stopgap. But DTR has the team behind him now, you have to give him the chance to grow. It's been TWO games.

 

[Lee]

Chief had a bad game, they need to work together this week. I think DTR throws a fast ball, not as catchable as Watson, chief needs to adjust.

 

[Cassity14]

DTR was not very accurate and a more open gameplan likely could have cost the Browns via more turnovers.

Now that the Browns escaped the Steelers game, you can use some of these lesser opponents to build his confidence up and see what he can really do.

 

[buzzdog]

Good win...

I respect DTR for coming through in the end...

But yeah... Flacco please. I know he's extremely flawed but he's been there done that and this team needs some of that right now

I disagree. Sign Flacco as mentor and stopgap, but keep giving the ball to DTR and let his leash out more each week.

 

[The Wizard of Moz]

Seriously though, was that a great game by DTR? No it wasn't. But he did prioritize taking care of the ball, and he came through when it mattered on the 2 minute drill.

That’s a game that you only win if you have the #1 defense going up against an inept offense

We did that. DTR also answered the call when we needed him most. But let’s lot lipstick the pig on this one. That offense was atrocious. It didn’t need to be better today. It’s pretty reasonable to expect to need it to be later

 

[CommD]

Jim Donovan gets to call the win.

Nick Chubb in the House!

 

[buzzdog]

That’s a game that you only win if you have the #1 defense going up against an inept offense

We did that. DTR also answered the call when we needed him most. But let’s lot lipstick the pig on this one. That offense was atrocious. It didn’t need to be better today. It’s pretty reasonable to expect to need it to be later

Just always expect the worst out of a rookie with two starts, and never expect him to improve with reps. So that's your take?

 

[The Wizard of Moz]

Just always expect the worst out of a rookie with two starts, and never expect him to improve with reps. So that's your take?

Yes