The post Game review: 49ers Tomsula, players struggle to explain 24-10 fiasco vs. Browns appeared first on 49ers Hot Read. Fans of the Cleveland Browns were told by Manziel that the “money” symbols Johnny used in celebratory fashion were going away before the start of the season, the NFL Network reported in June.
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With the passing game hampered, running back Shaun Draughn and the 49ers ground attack were unable to gain momentum, ending the day with just 71-combined yards rushing for San Francisco.
Dawson, 40, holds the franchise record for most successful field goals (305), and is second in scoring (1,271 points).
“I thought we were going to show up and play”, said the 49ers offensive tackle.
Johnny Football finally accepted some blame.
Extending plays on rollout and bootlegs, he completed 21 of 31 attempts (68%) for 270 yards, with one touchdown and one interception for a 92.1 rating.
The Browns also compiled a nine sacks – their highest total since they had the same number in 1993 – against 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert. “With all the close games that we lost and all the games that we felt like we should’ve won, we should have 6 or 7 wins right now”, Donte Whitner said. “He’s throwing the football from the pocket, but he can also break out of their and throw the football, so I want to continue to see Johnny continue to get better and better and I want to see him lead this offense and lead this football team”.
Cleveland resumed to march down the field. One has to be happy for the select players on this team who have given their best week-in-and-week-out to get a win. “I had to learn the hard way and I’m lucky to be back in the position that I’m in and being the starter again, so I’m definitely not taking that lightly”. I still have a lot to prove. I feel like I am just getting started. He got his first carry in two years with the Browns in the first half and fumbled the ball.
Manziel regretted not only his decision but the outburst, which came after he tried to throw across his body and over the middle and was picked off by 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt. That’s when he had his temper tantrum.
“At some point you’ve got to man up and say enough is enough”, defensive end Desmond Bryant said.
Pettine wasn’t upset with the QB’s heated response. “When it’s towards himself over frustration of doing something boneheaded, I have no problem with it”.
He looked in control during the game, motioning receivers to keep running or adjust their routes while he was on the run.
-TE Gary Barnidge caught five passes for 84 yards, one of them a 2-yard touchdown catch.
The 49ers did nothing well. Gabbert was 18 of 28 for 194 yards with no turnovers.
San Francisco was hurt by penalties, but the bigger issues were with blocking, tackling and overall execution.
Dawson will be a free agent after this season and was asked about returning to Cleveland.
As a video tribute of his years with the Browns played on the stadium’s scoreboards, Phil Dawson patted his hand over his heart and choked back tears. And the front office is about as unsecure as a Microsoft Surface Pro is around Manziel after a pick. “I’ll never forget it”.
The Browns ran for 230 yards. Isaiah Crowell ripped off a 54-yard run to put the Browns 1st-and-goal at the 5-yard line.
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NOTES: Coons has had a field goal blocked in three straight games…. He had a 50-yard rush in the first half and a 54-yard rush in the second half.
