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It has been eight months since we have seen live Cleveland Browns football.
Facing a third-and-four from Washington’s 12-yard line and seeing none of his potential targets open, Manziel ran up the middle for enough yardage to convert the first down.
Starting left cornerback Joe Haden did not play because of a hamstring injury. He did show a natural flair running with the ball on a 26-yard kickoff return.
Looking big picture, though, the same concerns that bedeviled the Browns in 2014 remained on this night – primarily in the run defense. The Redskins outgained the Browns 368 yards to 170. The Redskins had 153.
Johnny Manziel would finish the first half, throwing 7-of-10 for 42 yards, and adding a touchdown on the ground (12 yards). His longest completion was 12 yards to Brian Hartline. No, this isn’t college football anymore, but if Manziel can let the game slow down and come to him, he’s more than capable of competing at a high level. Griffin completed his first throw, to Ryan Grant, for a first down. He was sacked once. “I’m not saying he won’t play at all, but I think the best thing for Johnny Manziel would be to work hard at his craft and aim to come in opening day 2016 and compete for the starting job”.
Gilbert bounced back on a later Washington drive, twice showing his raw ability in covering fade routes on consecutive plays and forcing the Redskins to settle for a field goal. True to his word that he would retire his trademark money sign, Manziel merely clenched his right fist after scoring. The gear will make its debut on the field when the players don white jerseys and trousers for the preseason opener against Washington.
The thing I will remember about Berea, Ohio: The elementary-school age Browns fan briefing his friends on the status of the quarterback position. RGIII has run hot-and-cold at camp, and appeared that way Thursday, though Pierre Garcon had an very bad, blatant drop of a would-be 61-yard touchdown on the first possession. He is projected to sit out for one to two weeks.
The Redskins managed to rally in the third quarter though, taking the lead from the Browns heading into the fourth.
Kirk Cousins finished the game 12/14 with 154 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Earlier in the drive, Benjamin drew a key, 35-yard pass interference call and was also the first returner to trot onto the field Thursday night for the Browns. Paul was injured in the first quarter when someone fell on the back of his leg. The initial diagnosis was a dislocated ankle, according to a media report. “Nice night”.
Marlon Moore stripped the ball from Redskins punt returner Andre Roberts at the Washington 36 and Johnson Bademosi recovered to set the table for Manziels touchdown.
The battling place-kickers had good nights.