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The Official Browns site posted a preview looking at their match-up against the Patriots this year talking about how they might be beatable.
A couple of bits:
"Matchup to watch: Brady vs. the Browns defense. Cleveland has said it wants to be an aggressive defense focused on two relatively simple concepts in stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback. Against the Patriots and Brady — who might need some time to shake off some offseason rust — the Browns should have a chance to make good on that approach."
and
"What makes them beatable: What's that saying about any given Sunday? The Browns should have plenty motivation in this one with a chance to square off against one of the league's best teams in front of the Dawg Pound on a crisp October afternoon. New England, meanwhile, might take some time to get Brady into a groove and the run game -- which finished 30th last season -- could potentially be a weakness this season. If Cleveland's pass defense can lock down Brady and Co. and force the Patriots to be one-dimensional, the Browns will have a chance."
Just makes you wish the season was a little closer
FULL LINK: Sizing up the New England Patriots, the Browns' Week 5 foe
A couple of bits:
"Matchup to watch: Brady vs. the Browns defense. Cleveland has said it wants to be an aggressive defense focused on two relatively simple concepts in stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback. Against the Patriots and Brady — who might need some time to shake off some offseason rust — the Browns should have a chance to make good on that approach."
and
"What makes them beatable: What's that saying about any given Sunday? The Browns should have plenty motivation in this one with a chance to square off against one of the league's best teams in front of the Dawg Pound on a crisp October afternoon. New England, meanwhile, might take some time to get Brady into a groove and the run game -- which finished 30th last season -- could potentially be a weakness this season. If Cleveland's pass defense can lock down Brady and Co. and force the Patriots to be one-dimensional, the Browns will have a chance."
Just makes you wish the season was a little closer
FULL LINK: Sizing up the New England Patriots, the Browns' Week 5 foe