Tag: Greg Newsome II

Should the Browns pick up Greg Newsome II’s fifth-year option this offseason?

The Browns will need to make a decision on the fifth-year option of Greg Newsome II. Should they pick it up?

It has been a roller coaster for cornerback Greg Newsome II since being selected in the first round by the Cleveland Browns in the 2021 NFL draft.

There were rumors after the 2022 season that Newsome wanted to be traded, but he quashed those rumors and suited up in 2023. He has gone back and forth between playing in the slot and outside, and that may have hurt him. Newsome has never lacked confidence, but his 2023 season was more bad than good, especially when he was asked to line up on the outside.

When talking about picking up his fifth-year option, you have to ask yourself if you want to extend him long-term. He gives up far too many big plays and is awful as a run defender with far too many missed tackles. Newsome isn’t an awful player, but he isn’t a player you want to pay more than $10 million per year.

In the end, the Browns will pick up his fifth-year option because you can never have enough corners, and he is still a good player even if he has not hit his highest level.

The deadline for the Browns to exercise Newsome’s fifth-year option is May 2.

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PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ defensive players vs. Texans

Another great performance for the Browns defensive, led by Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith, against the Texans

There were some question marks with the defense of the Cleveland Browns as they struggled against teams on the road. They were being gashed in the run game and struggled to figure out running quarterbacks away from Cleveland. This week, however, defensive ends Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith were dialed in.

The score doesn’t show exactly how dominant they were, one of the touchdowns scored was on special teams as well as the other Texans scores game when Jim Schwartz pulled his starters. The pass rush of Smith and Garrett was nasty and left the Texans looking for answers and leaving their quarterbacks under pressure all day long.

Over 30 pressures on the quarterback again this week and the cornerbacks who are finally healthy were as locked down as they have been all year. Here are the top 10 performances according to PFF on the defensive side of the ball.

Browns players react to another win vs. Texans as playoffs now within grasp

The Browns are feeling themselves after the win against the Texans. Here is how Greg Newsome II, Maurice Hurst, and other reacted on Twitter

The Cleveland Browns set records on their way to their tenth win of the season, taking down the Houston Texans by a score of 36-22. Wide receiver Amari Cooper set the new franchise mark for receiving yards in a game, 38-year-old Joe Flacco continues to sling the football all over the field, and the defense created two takeaways. And cornerback Greg Newsome II and defensive tackle Maurice Hurst were feeling it on social media after the game.

Now as the Browns return home to take on the New York Jets on Thursday night, they have a chance to clinch their first playoff berth since 2020. Doing this in front of their home crowd at Cleveland Browns Stadium has the potential to be an electric evening off of Lake Erie.

Here is how the players reacted on social media after the Browns came away with their third straight win, virtually locking themselves into the playoffs.

Browns Studs and Duds: Who helped and who hurt in win vs. Bears?

Reviewing the studs and duds in the Cleveland Browns victory over the Chicago Bears.

The Cleveland Browns are reeling after a thrilling victory over the Chicago Bears. The dramatic ending of the Hail Mary nearly secured the Browns a playoff birth. It also sent players, coaches, and fans into shock. The Browns have developed a habit of late-game heroics that has revitalized the title of the Kardiac Kids as tight end David Njoku and cornerback Greg Newsome II posted monster games. 

The Browns’ defense played very well against a resurging Chicago Bears offense led by a former first-round pick. The unit limited his running ability while locking down his wide receivers. The defense harassed the offense all day as the Bears could not move the ball against the Browns. The Bears got a few explosive runs against the Browns, but that’s the only damage their offense could inflict.

The Browns’ offense inflicted a lot of damage to themselves on both sides of the ball. The offense could not string a drive together as the Bears were well-prepared for the unit. The Bears were sitting on any underneath throw or run play. They quickly triggered downfield and proved a tough matchup for the team. The Browns finally exploited the Bears’ defense in the fourth quarter when Flacco connected on a handful of deep shots. The offense dug themselves out of their hole. Reliable stars like Amari Cooper and David Njoku helped lead the Browns to their most recent victory.

Here are the Studs and Duds from Sunday’s performance. 

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Browns Studs and Duds: Who shined brightest in the win against the Jaguars?

The Cleveland Browns found help among their reinforcements to defeat the Jaguars, led by David Njoku and Martin Emerson Jr.

The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in a messy fistfight. Neither team could hold onto the ball. However, the Browns fought through their mistakes as they clinched a gritty win as they were led by tight end David Njoku and cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. The Browns game felt more like an execution as they lost multiple starters. Credit to the team: the backups filled their roles without losing a beat.

Defensive backs Ronnie Hickman, Cameron Mitchell, and D’Anthony Bell did a great job of filling in for Juan Thornhill, Grant Delpit, and Denzel Ward. Starting fullback Nick Harris did an outstanding job stepping in for Ethan Pocic. Harris looked better as a pulling lineman than as a fullback. The Browns have suffered various injuries this season, but the replacements have been ready to play. Sunday showed that struggle happened once again.

The Browns starters had great games with uncharacteristic mistakes. Amari Cooper fumbled the ball after a heroic effort by a defender. Joe Flacco threw a horrible interception that killed a Browns’ drive. Both players were able to steady their performance and help the team secure the win.

Here are the Studs and Duds in the Browns’ victory against the Jaguars. 

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Browns: Greg Newsome II gets third Trevor Lawrence interception vs. Jaguars

The Browns get their fourth turnover of the game!

Just when it looked like the Jacksonville Jaguars were fighting their way back into the game to tie it up, the Cleveland Browns came away with another massive interception. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has now thrown three interceptions on the day, this time it was Greg Newsome II who hauled in his second interception of the season.

The Browns then took the football down the field and scored a touchdown to stretch the lead to 14 over the Jaguars as Joe Flacco connected with David Bell on a 41-yard strike.

After a couple of rough outings the past couple of weeks. Newsome II has bounced back in a big way against the Jaguars today. With Denzel Ward missing his third straight game, it has been imperative to get this type of performance out of Newsome and Martin Emerson Jr.

The Browns will need their defense to continue to stand tall as they look to close out this game against the Jaguars.

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Browns Studs and Duds: Whose play stood out in the disappointing loss vs. Broncos?

Examining the studs and duds in the Cleveland Browns disappointing loss against the Denver Broncos

The Cleveland Browns suffered a bitter defeat against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The team’s spirits were riding high after a handful of wins propelled the Browns into a race to be the AFC North champion. That feeling quickly ended against another wildcard competitor despite another strong showing from linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.

The Broncos beat the Browns thoroughly. The Browns made things extremely difficult for themselves; they played poorly with no composure. The Broncos were far more prepared to play the Cleveland Browns than the other way around. 

The team seemed to deflate after quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was knocked out of the game on a penalized hit. The Browns were quickly winning the momentum of the game before that moment. The Browns immediately compounded the problem by fumbling the ball on the next play to set up an easy Broncos touchdown. Replacing the starting quarterback while climbing out of a two-score deficit proved too much for the Browns. 

The Browns will have a bad taste in their mouth after this game. They know they’re a much better team than the Broncos. And they know that the Broncos bullied them into a loss. Hopefully, our group has too much pride in themselves to get punked again this season. 

Here are the studs and duds from this humiliating defeat to the Broncos. 

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PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ defensive players vs. Steelers

Another dominating performance from the Browns defense

It was just another day at the office for defensive end Myles Garrett, cornerback Martin Emerson Jr., and the rest of the dominant defense of the Cleveland Browns against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It is hard to argue anymore that Cleveland doesn’t have the league’s best unit as they continue to smother opposing offenses week in and week out. You take out Jaylen Warren’s long touchdown run and the Steelers’ offense didn’t do anything consistently Sunday.

Like has done so many times Myles Garrett set the tone on the very first play sacking Kenny Pickett for what was nearly a safety. All said and told he had five pressures and two sacks as he continues to build his resume for Defensive Player of the Year.

The team had some missed tackle issues that are sure to frustrate Jim Schwartz but on a day when the offense struggled the defense stepped up to get it done. Here are the top 10 performances from Cleveland’s victory over the Steelers according to PFF.

Browns Injury Report: Denzel Ward returns to practice, Dawand Jones remains out Wednesday

The Browns get set to take on the Steelers shorthanded at QB and at RT with Dawand Jones. However, Denzel Ward returned to practice.

The Cleveland Browns got some devastating injury news on Wednesday, as it was announced that quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss the rest of the season with a broken shoulder. That is not the only concern with the Steelers on deck as right tackle Dawand Jones remains sidelined. On a bright note, however, cornerback Denzel Ward was a limited participant in practice as the Browns get set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers despite leaving the game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Ward is not the only player to show up on the injury list, however, as there is a laundry list from Wednesday’s practice. A handful of players were resting on the first day of practice this week, so a bit of sifting through the names has to be done.

Here is the long list of players who did not practice or practiced on a limited basis as the Browns look to advance to 7-3 on the season against the Steelers on Sunday with an opportunity to take hold of the top spot in the AFC North.

Browns Studs and Duds: 5 players who balled out in Ravens upset win

Cleveland Browns players Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper, Greg Newsome II, Myles Garrett, and Jerome Ford shine in Browns’ upset victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

The Cleveland Browns’ thrilling last-second victory over the Baltimore Ravens has silenced the national media. The party hasn’t stopped in Cleveland as the Browns took the inside lane on winning the division. In Studs and Duds, we’re happy to shine a light on the five stars that delivered the Browns to victory.

There are no duds this week as every candidate redeemed their misfires later in the game. At the halfway mark, the Browns have at least proved they’re a mentally tough team that will gladly battle through adversity when other teams would quit.

The Browns had a tough start to the game, losing 17-3 by the end of the first quarter. The team methodically chipped away at the Ravens’ lead, bringing the Ravens within 8 points at halftime. After the Ravens scored on a 40-yard pass to Odell Beckham Jr., the defense locked the Ravens down.

The Ravens were only able to score off a muffed punt and multiple penalties that prolonged a red zone drive. Meanwhile, the Browns’ offense started to find its groove as they rolled for three more scores, including the 4-minute and 55-second drive that ended with a 40-yard game-winning field goal.

The Cleveland Browns showed a lot of heart and resilience in Baltimore on Sunday. It took a complete team effort to win in Baltimore. Here are the five studs who stood out the most.

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