Cleveland Browns-New England Patriots: Is Joshua Cribbs the X-Factor?

November 5, 2010   ·   Jarrod Argobright   ·   Jump to comments

This Sunday the Cleveland Browns will face a very stiff test as they host the New England Patriots.  The Patriot's own the NFL's longest winning streak this season at five games, and they also hold the best overall record in the league at 6-1.  The Patriots boast a high-powered offense and a stingy defense, staples of a Bill Belichick-coached team. 
It will then be up to head coach Eric Mangini, along with coordinators Brian Daboll (offense) and Rob Ryan (defense) to devise a strategy that will keep Cleveland in the game until the very end.  Here are a few thoughts on how it could play out from a Browns perspective:
On offense, the Browns will try to establish the running game early, hoping that Peyton Hillis can gain enough yardage to keep the Patriots defense honest.  A premium will be placed on protecting rookie quarterback Colt McCoy, who will no doubt throw short timing patterns to Hillis and tight end Ben Watson, because Cleveland wants to make ...

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