PLAYERS:
Kirk Cousins,
Brandon Weeden,
Joe Haden,
Jabaal Sheard,
Trent Richardson,
Pat Shurmur,
Kyle Shanahan,
Peyton Manning,
Ben Roethlisberger,
Mike Martz,
Colt McCoy,
Phil Dawson,
Josh Cribbs,
Travis Benjamin,
John Skelton,
Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals
TEAMS: Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals
“If I die tomorrow, I can say I started a game in the NFL and we won.” — Kirk Cousins
“Coach Shanahan put (Cousins) in a great spot. … They tailored what he does well.” — Brandon Weeden
“When we thought it was going to be a run it was a pass. When we thought it was going to be a pass it was a run. They did a good job throwing us off.” — Joe Haden
“They had a great disguise.” — Jabaal Sheard
“I thought it would be a good day for our running game. It was shocking. But the game is bigger than me. Coach has to do what he does.” – Trent Richardson
“One player said to me that he thinks a complete overhaul is a done deal.” — Tony Grossi
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So the 2012 Browns are all but certain to finish with a 5-11 record, and any doubts as to Pat Shurmur’s future as head coach in Cleveland have been all but erased. If you’re not the type that’s too easily excitable by things like wins over two of the very worst teams in the league, or needing every one of seven turnovers t
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