The Brown and Orange Report
Tough,tough, extremely tough loss for my Browns yesterday!
We had that game won several times before giving it away multiple times. In the end, we just couldn't make a game changing play. Instead, we made mistakes or just came up short during crucial parts of the game.
On multiple 3rd and longs, we had Sanchez "in the grass" for a loss, only for him to somehow escape and turn it into a chain moving 3rd down conversion that lead to scores. Other times we dropped interceptions that were right in our hands. On the opposite side of the field, we had multiple drives to the redzone, only to settle for field goals.
I do want to point out the amazing poise shown by Colt McCoy in yesterday's game. Even though the Jets controlled the time of possession for most of the game, the Browns had the ball, down by 7 with time expiring in the 4th. Colt rallied the troops down the field and for a TD, sending the game to OT. Then, in OT, he lead the team down the field on another drive that looked promising that could've won them the game until Chansi Stuckey fumbled. Ugh!
Win, lose or draw, this kid has impressed the hell out of me. He doesn't play like a rookie at all. He makes smart decisions and is a leader. Even in the locker room following the game, he refused to blame anyone when asked. He didn't blame Stuckey or Eric Wright (terrible CB who's blown coverage has hurt this team all year long) when pressured by the media. Instead, he accepted all the blame and said he could and will have to do more next time. Now, that is a leader. That is someone who the team can rally around. He absorbed the blame despite it not being his fault. That's what leaders do.
I'm absolutely gushing about this kid today!
PS. There's something to be said about a Rookie who outplays Drew Brees, Tom Brady and Mark Sanchez in 3 of his first 4 career starts. Give this guy a few weapons and let's really see what he's made of! Despite the loss, I'm taking a positive stand today. I love the direction this team is heading!