pretty amazing and this helps fans understand why there is a Rule of 46 in the first place
It was done for competitive balance in situations just like this one
IF the roster was 53 active on Sundays then Cleveland could potentially suit up 53, while GB only has 43 available.
The other reason for the limits on game day actives was to keep coaches from using gimmick players. IE- a 7 ft TE who only blocks FGs, or a having 425 lb fullback for 3rd and 1.
MM still wouldn't run the ball on 3rd and 1 even if he DID have a 425 lb FB.
I would take a 2010 dream from heaven season
MM still wouldn't run the ball on 3rd and 1 even if he DID have a 425 lb FB.
Not even with Walter Peyton and Jim Brown in a full house backfield.
I believe if William Perry suited up today, he would be a 425 lb fullback.
It's so many of the injuries are 2-3 weeks off not season ending like 2010. Non of the short term injured are going to be released just we can have a 46 man game day roster. It wouldn't surprise me at all to see some DBs playing WR if this Sunday is at all like last Sunday.
I gotta believe they keep James Jones out of the game, even if he could possibly play. After Cleveland, there's 2 very important divisional games.
Heavy dose of Lacy with a little spice of Jordy will be the victory ingredient this weekend.
Wonder what percentage of pass plays are under center as opposed to shotgun. That QB Rating seems low unless shotgun is not included.
The Browns promoted wide receiver Tori Gurley to the active roster from the practice squad. Gurley appeared in the Browns’ first two games and recorded one catch for 15 yards, then spent the past four weeks on the practice squad.
Secret weapon.
As others have mentioned, it will be very interesting to see what MM & Capers come up with to compensate for our injuries.
Doesn't anyone else feel it's curious that there's been so little talk online about
who our skill guys will be on offense on Sunday?
At WR there's Jordy. Man he's going to be double-covered all day. Boykin and AR weren't on the same page at all next week. I've heard no talk at all about Myles White this week, which makes me wonder if he's also not in sync with AR yet. Sure, we've got Finley and Lacy, but I think many weapons make us much more dangerous. I'm wondering if Stoneburner might get some throws. I thought he was really promising in preseason.
Is Franklin playing this week? I'd sure like to see some screens to he or Lacy.
I'm starting Boykin on my fantasy team this week.
So many assumptions how GB's offense will look on Sunday... My guess is it will look the same as before. You'll just see Boykin and White running the routes with Jordy instead of Jones and Cobb.
You might see Finley out wide a bit more but other than that I don't expect to see anything crazy.
I think they will at least start out that way Pakrz.
I think Boykin and/or White will need to make some plays because Cleveland will stack 8 in the box and cover Jordy with Haden. It'll be tough to run, so someone other than Jordy will have to make some plays.
I'll be interested to see how much they use Myles White. I feel like he can make plays when he gets the ball in his hands. He's got the speed (4.42 40-time) and quickness. His forte in college was catching the deep ball. He's always played with kind of a chip on his shoulder after getting booted out of MSU by Dantonio.
Boykin is a bigger, better route runner and will have to catch the ball when he's open (because he will be). But he doesn't quite have the possession skills that White has.
Not sure how much of White we're going to see though.
TD!!! Enough said!
The second half is going to be a cold, wet, sloppy mess at Lambeau today.
Rain. Wind. Highs around 40.
Throwback Football weather!
Myles White did make a lot of catches in preseason and seems like he's got good hands and pretty good speed. Yeah, we know it's preseason but it would not surprise me to see him step up today.
The second half is going to be a cold, wet, sloppy mess at Lambeau today.
Rain. Wind. Highs around 40.
Throwback Football weather!
"Runnin' the ball" weather!
You would like to see WRs eased into the system. An example is Driver. He had some success as the 5th through the 3rd WR. When he finally got to start, he did well from the get go.
If they are rushed, their first few games are often mediocre. Like Boykin last week.
So I would be surprised if White does much. Knowing the brains running the offense, they will probably use the new guy, who is fatter and therefore, obviously, better as he can use that pot to slap away DBs.
there's a reason guys are on the GBP - cuz they can ball and are typically football smart.
I'm not expecting much of a dropoff. But sure, as green as they are, we may see an AR INT today because the WR ran the route wrong or read the defense wrong compared to AR. Doubtful it makes enough difference to lose the game.
at least that's my expectation and hope.
"(Hayward) I can't say he's ready to go. He practiced today. We'll see."
This has to be the worst pulled hamstring in the history of pulled hamstrings. Casey D'Onofrio needs to get on the field.
Is Lacy a "mudder?" This could be a big game for him!
Is Lacy a "mudder?" This could be a big game for him!
Lacy is a big back with quick feet. I would think he could run well in wet conditions.
Per Jay Glazer, JJ is out today for GB. Apparently he "lobbied to play" today but GB is holding him out this week.
