Dalton had a 3-yard run for a score and threw a pair of TD passes. I hate the “keep it classy” thing, but this is absolutely classless by Brian Billick. “But to have our names with those two guys is pretty special”. It was his first start of the season, and he was not too bad. Gary Barnidge returned but he limped off the field at one point.
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I say all of this because it goes to explain why Manziel is back.
Manziel has performed well this season when given the opportunity, culminating in a strong effort against the Pittsburgh Steelers in which the former first-round pick threw 33 completions on 45 attempts for 372 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Cincinnati’s top-rated defense had little trouble shutting down the Browns, who lost two wide receivers to injuries during the game and don’t have the kind of playmakers who have transformed the Bengals from doormats into one of the NFL’s best teams. He had 230 yards, but he also had an interception. “Did we play exceptionally well around (Davis)?”
Boyle has 18 catches for 153 yards in 11 games this season. He hurled a pair of touchdowns and did not turn the ball over once. In what has been a miserable year for the Browns, the quarterback battle has certainly not helped things and now many wonder if Manziel will get another chance to redeem himself and prove he can be a factor for the future. “I just think it is human nature when things don’t go well, I think, everyone has a tendency to bunker in and get into that mode when things aren’t going well”, Pettine said. “I was proud of that”.
With the win, the Cincinnati Bengals are still in the conversation for the best team in the AFC.
He was harassed by Bengals defensive linemen throughout the game that led to a 37-3 blowout loss. However, the playoff failures of the Bengals, as well as the disconnection existing between Green and his quarterback, Andy Dalton, at times have prevented Green from getting his proper due. His announcement ran contrary to a report by ESPN’s Chris Mortensen claiming the decision to switch back to Manziel has already been made.
“The goal for every game is to go out and win, and Johnny needs to show that he can put us in position to do so during these last four weeks of the season”. “I am glad we were able to get some experience out there today”. Once Manziel was demoted, Josh McGown got his shot as starter but suffered a season-ending broken collarbone in Week 12.
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Haslam has had three head coaches and general managers since taking over the team in 2012, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he cleans house again considering that a seven-game losing streak has dropped the Browns to 2-10.
