In fact, many of the Browns players are not upset by these accusations. Instead, they're taking them to heart and actually agreeing with what Jamal says. Seems everyone in the Browns locker room agrees with Jamal ... everyone, that is, except Romeo.
Yesterday, Crennel said overall he thought his team did play hard against the Broncos. He said the problem is some players are not making wise decision.Umm, no. If your veteran running back -- one with a Super Bowl ring -- is accusing players of giving up and none of your players is disputing this, then the problem isn't simply that players aren't making wise decisions. The problem is, players are giving up.
This proves once again that Romeo is in way over his head and has no idea the true problem with his players.
A good head coach, upon hearing Jamal's comments, would be fired up. A good head coach would show some emotion and get a little angry. Not Romeo. He's simply going through the motions. Perhaps he's the one who's given up.
"If you have a lead, that means you haven't quit," Crennel said. "The thing we didn't do is we didn't hold the lead and that's the thing we have to figure out how to do. I think if we play smarter we'll be able to hold a lead."
Get a clue, Romeo. If you have the lead, you haven't quit. BUT, if you blow that lead -- TWICE -- then you have quit. If you let TWO teams come back and beat you the way the Browns have, then you've quit.
Other players see some truth to what Lewis has said. Why can't Romeo?
Instead, Romeo, in his usual clueless fashion, is hinting at more lineup changes. Hinting. Come on, Romeo, show some passion. Get fired up!
Faced with accusations of players quitting, why not come out and say, "Yes, some players are not giving it their all. Changes will be made. Heads will role. Giving up is not acceptable. The coaching staff will identify these players and they will be dealt with."
Wouldn't that be a refreshing reaction from your head coach? We can only wish.
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