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Cleveland Browns linebacker Andra Davis says team must focus on stopping Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Browns linebacker Andra Davis has a plan for how to defend Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
"This game, we've just got to not worry about fines or late hits or whatever the referee is going to do," said Davis, who's 1-12 against the Steelers. "We've just got to go out and get him down because you know they take care of the quarterbacks in this league. But we've just got to put that behind us. If we get fined, we get fined. We've just got to make sure we get the job done."
Davis made it clear that he was advocating good, legal hits, not harming Roethlisberger, who suffered a shoulder injury last week on a sack by Houston defensive end Mario Williams. Roethlisberger is probable for Sunday.
Then why is he talking about taking fines?!
"Not necessarily go out there to hurt him, but I remember one play a couple of years ago, Nick Eason [now a Steeler] was on our team," Davis said. "He had him, but if you slam him to the ground you get a fine, so he let him go and they kept the play going. [Roethlisberger] made a big play on third down. That's what I'm saying. In a situation like that, you've got to make sure you get him down and worry about whatever's going to happen later."
Eason, concerned about NFL fines during that game in 2006, let Roethlisberger slip out of his grasp to avoid a flag and the quarterback hit receiver Santonio Holmes for a 20-yard touchdown pass en route to a 24-20 Steelers victory.
Linebacker Willie McGinest was docked $7,500 this week for "impermissable use of the helmet" for a hit on Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo last Sunday.
Willie or won't he?
The Browns know a key to the game will be containing Steelers running back Willie Parker, who rushed for 138 yards and a career-high three touchdowns last week against the Texans.
The 138 yards were the fourth-most by Parker and the most since he had a team-record 223 yards against the Browns on Dec. 7, 2006.
"He's a home-run back," Davis said. "He's small, he's fast and they've got a big, physical offensive line. He's the type of dude, you've just got to continue to go out there and keep after him the whole game. He's proven why he's a Pro Bowl back. You can stop him and stop him and he can break one for 50 yards. You have to stay fundamental - build that wall and set that edge and try to keep him inside, try to force him to our big guys. We've got our hands full."
Parker has rushed for more than 100 yards in four of the Steelers' nine straight victories against the Browns.
"If he gets a little crease, he's able to break for long distances," said Browns linebacker Kamerion Wimbley, who suffered a groin injury in practice on Thursday but is probable for Sunday.
Dawson unhappy?
ESPN.com reported late Friday night that place-kicker Phil Dawson is seeking a new deal with the Browns. The story, citing "multiple sources," says Dawson's agent, Neil Cornrich, had approached General Manager Phil Savage asking to restructure Dawson's contract. Dawson signed a five-year, $7.1 million extension in 2005.
Stallworth doubtful, Pool OK:
Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth sat out practice for the third day with a pulled quadriceps muscle and is listed as doubtful. He worked inside on his own during practice. . . . Safety Brodney Pool (concussion) is listed as questionable and was limited Friday, but said he'll play. "I feel a lot better than I did three weeks ago," he said. "I didn't want to rush it and miss another seven weeks, but I'm ready to be back." Receiver / returner Josh Cribbs (ankle) and offensive lineman Rex Hadnot (knee) are also questionable. Steelers cornerback DeShea Townsend (foot) is doubtful.
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BROWNS INSIDER
Cleveland Browns linebacker Andra Davis says team must focus on stopping Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Browns linebacker Andra Davis has a plan for how to defend Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
"This game, we've just got to not worry about fines or late hits or whatever the referee is going to do," said Davis, who's 1-12 against the Steelers. "We've just got to go out and get him down because you know they take care of the quarterbacks in this league. But we've just got to put that behind us. If we get fined, we get fined. We've just got to make sure we get the job done."
Davis made it clear that he was advocating good, legal hits, not harming Roethlisberger, who suffered a shoulder injury last week on a sack by Houston defensive end Mario Williams. Roethlisberger is probable for Sunday.
Then why is he talking about taking fines?!
"Not necessarily go out there to hurt him, but I remember one play a couple of years ago, Nick Eason [now a Steeler] was on our team," Davis said. "He had him, but if you slam him to the ground you get a fine, so he let him go and they kept the play going. [Roethlisberger] made a big play on third down. That's what I'm saying. In a situation like that, you've got to make sure you get him down and worry about whatever's going to happen later."
Eason, concerned about NFL fines during that game in 2006, let Roethlisberger slip out of his grasp to avoid a flag and the quarterback hit receiver Santonio Holmes for a 20-yard touchdown pass en route to a 24-20 Steelers victory.
Linebacker Willie McGinest was docked $7,500 this week for "impermissable use of the helmet" for a hit on Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo last Sunday.
Willie or won't he?
The Browns know a key to the game will be containing Steelers running back Willie Parker, who rushed for 138 yards and a career-high three touchdowns last week against the Texans.
The 138 yards were the fourth-most by Parker and the most since he had a team-record 223 yards against the Browns on Dec. 7, 2006.
"He's a home-run back," Davis said. "He's small, he's fast and they've got a big, physical offensive line. He's the type of dude, you've just got to continue to go out there and keep after him the whole game. He's proven why he's a Pro Bowl back. You can stop him and stop him and he can break one for 50 yards. You have to stay fundamental - build that wall and set that edge and try to keep him inside, try to force him to our big guys. We've got our hands full."
Parker has rushed for more than 100 yards in four of the Steelers' nine straight victories against the Browns.
"If he gets a little crease, he's able to break for long distances," said Browns linebacker Kamerion Wimbley, who suffered a groin injury in practice on Thursday but is probable for Sunday.
Dawson unhappy?
ESPN.com reported late Friday night that place-kicker Phil Dawson is seeking a new deal with the Browns. The story, citing "multiple sources," says Dawson's agent, Neil Cornrich, had approached General Manager Phil Savage asking to restructure Dawson's contract. Dawson signed a five-year, $7.1 million extension in 2005.
Stallworth doubtful, Pool OK:
Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth sat out practice for the third day with a pulled quadriceps muscle and is listed as doubtful. He worked inside on his own during practice. . . . Safety Brodney Pool (concussion) is listed as questionable and was limited Friday, but said he'll play. "I feel a lot better than I did three weeks ago," he said. "I didn't want to rush it and miss another seven weeks, but I'm ready to be back." Receiver / returner Josh Cribbs (ankle) and offensive lineman Rex Hadnot (knee) are also questionable. Steelers cornerback DeShea Townsend (foot) is doubtful.
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