Browns-Dolphins Analysis

Two weeks in a row, the Browns got lucky and won, last week on a missed field goal, this week on a batted ball right into Mike Adams' arms.  This kind of fortune is unheard of for this franchise.  Being a spiteful Browns fan, I also take some joy out of knocking Miami out of the playoff race and seeing their home crowd silenced and their Michigan alum QB booed.  

The defense played well, and Chad Henne had a miserable game.  Not sure why the Dolphins didn't try running the wildcat more as it seemed to open things up on their touchdown drive. 

Shaun Rogers was the player of the game.  He blocked the first quarter field goal (how big did that end up being), sacked Henne to force a 60 yard FG attempt (which he made anyways), and stopped the Fins 4th quarter drive in Browns territory when he tripped up Henne on 3rd down.  He's a force and possibly the best player on the team. 

Joe Haden was also outstanding.  He got burnt deep on his INT, but made plays against the pass and the run.  Looking like a legit NFL starting corner already and could develop into something more. 


While Delhomme actually did not turn the ball over today, the last pass he threw today should've resulted in a TD... for Miami.  The corner dropped the sure, and game-winning, pick six.  Miami's big, physical defense played Hillis very well.  A down field receiving threat is high-priority need for the Browns to address in the off-season.