extra Hollywood? Baker and media appreciate? Browns coping with Fields? hiya, Terry

CLEVELAND, Ohio – With the Chicago Bears and former OSU QB Justin Fields coming to town, Browns fans have lots of questions:

hiya, Terry: Do the Browns stand a far better trade towards a rookie QB in Justin Fields? – Caleb Taylor.

hey, Terry: How will the Browns respond to one more working QB in Justin Fields? – Bob Sayler.

hello, Caleb and Bob: i will't speak for the Browns, however I'd somewhat face an getting older Andy Dalton than Fields. however Dalton is hurt, Fields is in – and the Ohio State product is an elite athlete who can run.

Some quick techniques:

1. be aware how more and more mobile QBs are beginning in the NFL. The Browns confronted Patrick Mahomes and Tyrod Taylor within the first two weeks. Now Fields. here's a problem for shielding coordinator Joe Woods, whose team put little or no pressure on Taylor or rookie Davis Mills (who changed the injured Taylor) in closing week's 31-21 victory over Houston.

2. Chicago doesn't have a robust offensive line. It's dubious they'll put Fields in a typical pocket and have him stand there and throw. The Browns will be getting ready for rollouts, RPOs (run/flow alternatives) and brief quick passes. The Bears have just one TD flow in their two games. Their passing yardage (371) is the 2nd lowest within the NFL.

3. studying how Fields performed in his first game after taking up for the injured Dalton in a 20-17 victory over the Bengals. He turned into 6-of-13 for 60 yards. He ran it 10 instances for 31 yards. You might inform he became adjusting to the quicker speed of the online game.

4. This from Profootballfocus (PFF): "The Bears rank lifeless final in percent of passing performs gaining 15 or extra yards (3.9%) via two weeks. Fields' capacity to push the ball downfield precisely and create together with his legs will likely spike that number."

5. Let's see if the Browns can confuse the rookie making his first seasoned delivery. Chicago's offensive line is liable to giving up sacks (six up to now). This may still be the video game for Woods to be greater aggressive and artistic together with his schemes. He's not facing a veteran QB.

Former OSU quarterback Justin Fields will beginning for the Bears Sunday in Cleveland. AP

hello, Terry: Why does Rashard Higgins ought to watch for accidents and rookie error to get into the game? Is he really the Rodney Dangerfield of receivers? – Jim Vickers

whats up, Jim: I've been partial to Rashard Higgins considering the fact that assembly him in rookie camp of the 2016 season. That's when he instructed me, "I'm a catch-the-ball sort of receiver."

Higgins at all times underwhelmed scouts. He didn't have a Division I offer (despite a glittering high faculty profession in Dallas) until late in his senior season. That came from Colorado State, the place he went on to damage a few school receiving data.

He changed into the fourth receiver drafted in 2016 with the aid of the Browns. Picked ahead of him have been Ricardo Louis, Corey Coleman and Jordan Payton. He was the 172nd decide upon average. Higgins is not speedy, now not extremely athletic. He has been a free agent twice, no different teams but Cleveland even made a significant bid for him. He signed a $2.4 million contend with the Browns, in line with overthecap.com. So it's not only a Cleveland issue, the NFL undervalues Higgins.

however he can catch the ball. final season, he caught 37 passes for a 16.2-yard ordinary – and had one drop. He played after Odell Beckham Jr. became harm. Donovan Peoples-Jones and Anthony Schwartz have more sizzle, but Higgins is legit. with a purpose to show up over the course of the season.

PS: He changed into on the box for 43 snaps closing week, however the Browns threw to him best twice.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield takes the container before the online game towards the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Tex ans. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

hiya, Terry: How does Baker Mayfield get admire in the media for his body of work? Is that only going to include a ring? It sure looks in case your identify isn't "Mahomes," the media has no in hobby in discussing a QB's features in a good context. – Jason Laurianti.

hiya, Jason: there's the media and there is The national Media. I suppose enthusiasts pay too lots attention to how the country wide media views their group, exceptionally within the medium and smaller markets. The media and fans in Northeast Ohio (and Browns fanatics in every single place) spend far more time looking at Mayfield than some of the country wide talking heads on the large networks.

bet what? Mahomes is more advantageous than Baker ... and everybody else. however Baker has more advantageous to the point where he's a very good QB, doubtless within the exact 10. Most lovers here realize it and admire it. The exceptional news is he's most effective performed 20 games (counting the submit-season) under Kevin Stefanski. incidentally, their list collectively is 13-7.

I definitely consider the foremost is yet to return. go together with your eyes. trust the media people who comply with the group. Don't listen to all the noise.

hi there, Terry: will we predict to peer Kareem Hunt and Nick Chubb on the box together for some plays? – Evan Belfiore.

howdy, Evan: I doubt it, at least now not until a crucial online game late within the season or most likely the playoffs. The teaching body of workers loves the idea of retaining both backs sparkling. Now, it's an extended 17-online game season, then optimistically the playoffs. Chubb did omit four video games with a knee issue closing year. keep 'em each healthy and then see what occurs in January.

Cleveland Browns shielding lower back Denzel Ward indications an autograph for a fan.John Kuntz, cleveland.com

howdy, Terry: Do you are expecting the Browns to prolong Denzel Ward's contract during the season? He received burned closing week a couple of times. I'm wondering in the event that they wait to look how he performs. – Jack Berney.

hiya, Jack: I tend to agree with you on the wait-and-see approach. however additionally offers the Browns time to look how Ward holds up physically, because he misses about four games a yr with injuries. They could make an extension offer to him next summer season, tons as they did with Chubb a couple of months in the past.

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