“Raheem Morris Killer” Poised To Attack Again
September 8th, 2010
Periodically, Joe misses the forest because the trees get in the way. That’s the case with the Browns.
Joe laughed when Browns head honcho Mike Holmgren decided to go after Jake Delhomme as the man to pull the Browns up from the depths of Lake Erie.
But per an article from Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Delhomme has been lethal against the Bucs.
During Morris’ time with the Bucs, Jake Delhomme, the new Browns’ starting quarterback, developed a reputation for beating Tampa Bay while with division rival Carolina. Delhomme won nine of 11 meetings.
“He’s the Raheem Morris killer,” Morris said at NFL owners meetings in March. “He’s broken my heart in a couple different situations at the end of games.”
Delhomme’s familiarity with Tampa’s defense gives the Browns another advantage. Or, as Morris put it this week in Tampa, Fla., “You got to know that he knows that you know that he knows.”
This completely slipped Joe’s mind: That Delhomme, stiff though he may be, somehow became Terry Bradshaw when facing the Bucs.
This is unsettling to Joe.
[Hat tip Anwar Richardson of the Tampa Tribune.]
September 8th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Except now he has nobodies at running back and receiver and a far less imposing defense to cover up his mistakes.
September 8th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Before he had to manage a team with a ground game, and now he has to win the game with the Browns. I just don’t see it. Not to mention he hasn’t faced the Tampa 2.1
September 8th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Yea don’t forget the 2.1
September 8th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I would like someone (joe?) to count how many times he licks his fingers during a game…
That Jakes only entertainment value to me.
from the cantonrep.com
“This is Delhomme:
“…I’d rather have a guy who I know has prepared and he’s ready to go than someone who might be talented, but they’re just kind of getting by…”
So they’re not talented – but prepared… sheesh.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
2.1 HERE WE COME BABY!!!!!!!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Rocket…I think he means a guy like Brad Johnson…he is going to prepare well, and he will manage the game well without making a lot of mistakes. A guy like Favre will either win it or lose it for you with his talent. He may throw five TDs or 5 INTs.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
no Steve Smith.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Good point dean. Let’s see how well Jake does without his little speed demon in the backfield.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I think that assement of Delhome is dead on, if the Bucs allow the Browns over 200 yards rushing, the Delhome’s winning ways will likely continue against the Bucs.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
That was before Delhomo lost his touch, he sucks now. I will admit at one point he was dangerous with the panties but now he just sucks.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Also 200 yards rushing really?? lol
September 8th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Oops, I thpught that was a coach’s quote…Same thing though, just a dif scenario.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
I’m in Charlotte, NC and there is a long standing joke around here..
“Did you hear there is a new desert at Bojangles? It’s the Jake Delhomme Turnover. Buy 1 get 6 free.”
(in reference to his 7 turnover game vs the Cardinals in the playoffs.)
Jake was no Bucs Killer, the Panther ground game was.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Browns game makes me nervous. You can’t overlook that team at all. They may actually surprise some people. I knew about Jake’s prowess against the Bucs. Heck I mentioned it in another story. Some players just do well against certain teams. Jake can have a crappy 3 quarters against TB and then throw a bomb to win the game. You just can’t count him out. I know preseason can be deceiving, but Jake was on fire during it. His passer rating was over 100 for every game. Browns RB James Harrison had over 500 yards rushing in his last 3 games last year. You can’t forget about Josh Cribbs who does everything. Hopefully the Bucs will be ready. This is going to be a dog fight.
September 8th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
2.1 = 0-1?
September 8th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Ill take on a Delhomme team without the two headed running game, no Steve Smith/Muhummad, no Oline power Browns who best player is a tackle than lets just say New England…… Any day. Delhomme is out of prime and now working with Cribbs, Massaoqui, Robiskee, Hardesty out, Harrison is a lightswitch that is rarely used. He is like a killer who goes to prison and becomes somebodies girlfriend come opener……lol
September 8th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Delhomme has actually been sharp this preseason, and he has Harrison at RB and some decent (not great) receiving options. Throw in the fact that they just signed Derrick Roberson, who I’m sure will give them a little insight into 2.1, and the game may be a little tougher than most think.
September 8th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
That “lightswitch” actually put up 570 yds. on the ground the last 4 games of 2009.
September 8th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Oh yeah…. Speaking of our wideouts….. The Browns have a receiving corps that you take with you sundays Holgren.
September 8th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
I suppose the rest of his team had nothing to do with our defeats? And while on hte subject, the total mass of confusion that was the Buccaneers last year played no role either…right?
September 8th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
All the self inflicted “confusion” excuses are gone.
kick the ball off, shut up, and win.
September 8th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
ALL it takes is 1 or 2 good hits early on Delhomme. He gets rattled because he is fragile. So hit him after he passes but don’t get penalties, or not more than one, but clearly knock the Snot out of him, and he’ll cheese up. Watch the tape. The Saints beat the crap out of Favre in the NFC Championship, many hits were late or marginal, but it took it’s toll on Brett. He’s old too, so the plan should be to hit him hard, hit him early and often.
Let’s Go Roy McPrice !!! Get some!!!
September 8th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
For certain, the Browns will run, run, 3 sec drop all day long.
Our backers need to be in that lane on that 3 sec drop and teach their wideouts a lesson all day long.
After the 1st 15 scripts, we will adjust defensively and prevail.
Calling it.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
I’m pretty certain that Radio MM is JG’s kid.
‘sayin.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
I think that the org should institute a Rah no-talk rule. Every time he opens his mouth it gets more embarrassing. Apparently, Grillo in P.R. has been spending some time with Rah on remedial English but it isnt working. Maybe Rah can handwrite or sign his communications to somebody who can translate them into clear ideas that can be relayed to the team and public.
Otherwise, what the he– is he saying?
September 8th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
“Delhomme has been lethal against the Bucs”……
keyword…..
“has been”
September 8th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Carolina’s running game and Steve Smith can make most any QB look brilliant. Jake The Fake Delhomme will not have them this time he faces Tampa. Plus, Suh put the fear of God in him when they faced the Lions. I think if we stop the run this week, and rush him till we get to him, he will demonstrate why Carolina sent him packing.