Jordan Cameron out, Karlos Dansby doubtful for Sunday
November 21, 2014Browns overcome self-inflicted wounds to beat Falcons 26-24
November 23, 2014It seemed not that long ago when thoughts were that Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Jabaal Sheard could be lost for the season thanks to a foot injury. Just days later, the team’s 2011 second-round pick out of Pitt is surprisingly active as the team suits up in Atlanta to face the falcons.
Given that Browns coach Mike Pettine stated on Monday that Sheard could be Injured Reserve-bound, he will almost certainly be on a snap count, and will be at risk of re-injury. Regardless, for a team that has struggled to get to the passer for much of 2014, having more bodies bodes better for the team’s chances than not.
Conversely, the team will be without two of their stars as tight end Jordan Cameron continues to battle symptoms of a concussion, and inside linebacker Karlos Dansby (who was doubtful heading into the game) will be sitting out due to an injured knee. Also inactive for the Browns: Wide receiver Rodney Smith, cornerbacks Pierre Desir and Robert Nelson, and offensive lineman Vinston Painter.
Joining Sheard on the active side of the coin is Pro Bowl wide receiver Josh Gordon who rejoins the team after serving what was a 10-game suspension in violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was allegedly informed by a league source that Gordon will play 20-30 snaps in his Week 12 debut. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport adds Gordon “will either start or be in quickly” with the Browns “rotating him in and out,” yet they’re open to playing Gordon more “if he’s feeling good.”
Josh Gordon is ready to do work today. pic.twitter.com/5Kq80fIRf4
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) November 23, 2014
Is it coachspeak? Gamesmanship? We’ll soon find out.
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“They’re open to playing Gordon more if they really really REALLY need him…err…if he’s feeling good.”
Is it gamesmanship if you’re fooling 0% of people?
Thinking these are the last six games Cameron is a Brown.
Completely unrelated – while I was reading various chatter going into this week, I wondered, how many Browns fans are still annoyed that Holgrum couldn’t pull off the RGIII trade, and Banner couldn’t get Cousins for a second rounder?
Was glad at the time that neither transpired and my cognitive dissonance applauds it still.
Atlanta had no answer for Gordon…except Hoyer’s arm
I do too… somebody is going to pay him, and I don’t think it will be the Browns.