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The Hard Foul Podcast: Episode 60

The Steelers own the best offensive trio in the league when they are available.

The Steelers own the best offensive trio in the league when they are available. Will it be enough to win the AFC North? 

On an all new episode of The Hard Foul Podcast, Jim Bearor and Evan Sally discuss the way the media is covering the Colin Kaepernick situation, and try to figure out the plan at quarterback for Minnesota and Dallas after the injuries to Teddy Bridgewater and Tony Romo respectively. They finish the show continuing their NFL Preview series, 32 Teams, 32 Questions. This time it’s the AFC North under examination.

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10 Thoughts – Browns vs. Raiders

Ten thoughts on the debacle home loss to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium:

Photo via Bottlegate

Photo via Bottlegate

1.) At one point in his post-game press conference, Mike Pettine said, “I told our staff, at times we looked like a scout team.” He said it almost to deflect the blame to his staff. But at the end of the day, Pettine is responsible for the product on the field. The only one to blame for the Browns looking like a “scout team” against the NFL’s perennial scout team in the Oakland Raiders is Mike Pettine. Plain and simple.

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Hard Foul Sports Podcast Episode 23: 9/25/15

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Johnny Manziel and Tyrod Taylor (Getty Images)

To start the show we are joined by Adam Bennett, the man behind Hard Foul Sports Cleveland, the first expansion of the Hard Foul Sports Network. Adam is heavily involved in the Cleveland sports scene and has a sizable following at his account @HFSCleveland. A must follow for Cleveland sports fans. Adam joined Mike, Stich and Evan to talk about the Browns decision to start Josh McCown over Johnny Manziel, the state of the Browns franchise and other NFL issues.

We’re then joined by Matt Haring, Bills beat writer for HardFoulSports.com to preview the Bills big game against the Dolphins. We talk Tyrod Taylor vs Ryan Tannehill, which D-Line will dominate, and much more.

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The “Same Old Browns” Are Building It Wrong

By Adam Bennett, @HFSCleveland

The concept, in and of itself, isn’t bad. Build from the lines out. Shore up the middle of your offense and defense, and supplement talent in the trenches with reliable players outside.

On Sunday afternoon, against the 4-12 Jets, coming off a 7-9 season, the “Play Like a Brown” Browns, well, ummmmm, played like Browns. And that “concept” of how to build a sustainable winner proved to be far from reality.

Josh McCown fumbles in the endzone and suffers a concussion. (AP Photo)

Josh McCown fumbles in the endzone and suffers a concussion. (AP Photo)

Ray Farmer and Mike Pettine have consistently defended themselves for building a roster devoid of playmaking talent. They don’t seem to care if they don’t score, as long as they’re able to block and rush the passer and defend.

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Cleveland Browns Final 53 Projection – HFS CLE

HFS Cleveland Final 53

By Adam Bennett, @HFSCleveland

As the Browns’ brass struggles to get the roster to 53, here’s my two cents on who earned a spot and who should be cut after the 2015 preseason:

Johnny Manziel has toned it down this preseason (Andrew Weber – USA TODAY Sports)

Johnny Manziel has toned it down this preseason (Andrew Weber – USA TODAY Sports)

 QUARTERBACK (3)

Josh McCown

Johnny Manziel

Thad Lewis

CUT: Pat Devlin

Analysis: Lewis makes the team because of Manziel’s shaky elbow. If Manziel were 100% healthy, I think Pettine and Co. would stick with two. But Lewis is an experienced backup who needs to stick around for when McCown or Manziel will inevitably get hurt at some point.

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The Hard Foul 32: #30 Josh McCown/Johnny Manziel, #29 Brian Hoyer/Ryan Mallett, #28 Blake Bortles

Evan Sally

Manziel, McCown, Mallett, Hoyer, Bortles

Manziel, McCown, Mallett, Hoyer, Bortles

In Case You Missed It:

Intro to The Hard Foul 32: Ranking the NFL’s 32 Quarterbacks

#32 Matt Cassel/EJ Manuel/Tyrod Taylor, #31 Geno Smith


#30 Browns – Josh McCown/Johnny Manziel 

Josh McCown (#13) is the present for the Cleveland Browns this season but they hope Johnny Manziel (#2) is the future. (Ken Blaze/USA Today)

Josh McCown (#13) is the present for the Cleveland Browns this season but they hope Johnny Manziel (#2) is the future. (Ken Blaze/USA Today)

NFL teams are often afraid of uncertainty at QB. So much so that they’ll bring in a veteran for the illusion of stability rather than taking a chance on a young player with far higher upside. Such is the case of the Cleveland Browns. After moving on from Brian Hoyer, the Browns brought in 12 year vet Josh McCown to go along with Johnny Manziel at QB. Bringing in Manziel insurance makes a lot of sense for the Browns; while he is their future he didn’t appear anywhere near ready for primetime last season. His sole start last year, a 10/18 for 80 yards and 2 picks performance was one of the worst games you’ll ever see a quarterback play. But placing your faith in Josh McCown is a bit questionable.

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5 Teams: 5 questions at Quarterback

-Brian Wolf

Fives Teams With Big Questions at Quarterback

The quarterback position remains a question mark. Pictured: #16 Matt Cassell, #5 Tyrod Taylor, #3 EJ Manuel (Photo Credit: BuffaloBills.com)

The quarterback position remains a question mark. Pictured: #16 Matt Cassell, #5 Tyrod Taylor, #3 EJ Manuel (Photo Credit: BuffaloBills.com)

There is nothing like a quarterback battle to kick off training camp. It brings out the best in players. The repetitions, the rivalry, the competition. There are five teams with interesting story lines surrounding the quarterback position. Two teams have battles going on, while the other three have signal callers on the hot seat.

The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans have battles going on right now. Rex Ryan has gone as far as to not name an opening week starter until the game, while the Texans have two QBs who will most likely not be a starter for the long term. Of all the QB situations, the Bills may have the best situation for success. All you need to do is look at the playmakers around the position including the additions of LeSean McCoy, Percy Harvin, and Charles Clay. Whoever has the reins for Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts will have one simple task: manage the game and limit turnovers. Many believe Matt Cassel has the fast track lead to be the starter as the 33 year old is the perfect fit for the Bills current situation. Opposing defenses will know what they are going up against, as Cassel will not surprise anyone with his arm strength or accuracy. With new offensive coordinator, Greg Roman, look for the Bills to bring a rush heavy attack. While EJ Manuel may be more athletic, he is prone to mistakes, and Tyrod Taylor is more of an unknown at this time.

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