Comments on: Brandon Weeden: I have to get rid of the ego http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:30:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: pabrownsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2056850 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:44:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2056850 @ drewsg Good one,that was funny and i am a Browns fan

]]> By: depleted00uranium00balth http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2056134 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:17:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2056134 That reminds me… It would be an interesting social experiment if Colt McCoy smashed mike Holmgren in the face for making that draft pick.

]]> By: pgilbert15303 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055821 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:47:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055821 Spend a little time with your back-up… He’s a grounded young man. Go Colt!

]]> By: brownsfan5505 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055697 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:35:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055697 you guys are idiots if u think colt mccoy is better than weeden. its clear he is way more talented when you watch him. It has only been 5 games and weeden has improved each week. yeah he has made some stupid ass throws but rookie doesnt let alone seasoned qb. lets give him a chance atleast. 3 years from now we will know if he was a flop or not, not 5 games. tired of our fans wanting instant great players there rookie year

]]> By: kwjsb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055595 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:38:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055595 I am glad he recognizes this, the jury is still out on him. Although he is making rookie mistakes and clearly costing games that I do believe McCoy would have won, Lets stick with him and see where it leads, the Browns biggest problem has been an inability to commit to a QB that dates back to Couch/Holcomb.
Even though when Couch had a running game and took the Browns to the playoffs, Butch couldn’t help himself and started the QB carousel that now tortures Browns fans year in and year out.

]]> By: brenenostler http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055513 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:06:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055513 Urlacher thinks Weeden is a good baseball player

]]> By: coolzog http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055403 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:16:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055403 It’s pretty sad when you’re past your prime as a rookie…

]]> By: coltzfan166 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055392 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:13:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055392 Probably gets it from Jim Brown

]]> By: dobreshunka http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055315 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:44:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055315 Don’t worry about your ego, Brandon…a couple years in Cleveland will take care of that. Go as Tim Couch. Colt McCoy, Derek Anderson, Kelly Holcomb, and Charlie Frye if their egos are getting in the way of things these days.

]]> By: patyofeet http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055309 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:42:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055309 Weedon, a 29 year old ROOKIE! WOW…I’m sure he’s getting senior discounts already LOL

]]> By: EJ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055286 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:33:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055286 I know many would say that he doesn’t have the time with his age and all, but seriously, give this kid a year under his belt and he will become a huge weapon for this Browns team. Yes, interceptions are a QB’s worse enemy, but I bet every time he throws one, It will get burned into his head not to make that throw again. He is a smart Quarterback, he will get it done. Good QB’s last into their late 30′s, this one has low mileage, expect him to be around for a while.

]]> By: skolvikings2011 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055283 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:31:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055283 I was rather impressed with him in the Thursday Night game vs. Baltimore. Brought Cleveland along fairly nicely towards the end.

I just didn’ t understand throwing the ball 10 yards out of the end zone on the final play.

]]> By: puresickness12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055239 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:06:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055239 You also have to get rid of your last name.

Weeden? Come on mannn

]]> By: angrylionsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055238 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:05:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055238 Don’t worry Brandon at this rate you’ll be replaced by Barkley next year anyway……

]]> By: miguelc2012 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055231 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:01:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055231 Richardson is a beast, Weeden is a poor mans Sage Rosenfells…lol

]]> By: vex24 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055219 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:54:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055219 Clearly Weeden misused the word, ‘Ego’. Overconfident would have been a better choice. It’s actually normal for many QBs, regardless of the level of football. Brett Farve made a living with it. Every QB should have confidence in their arm, it’s just necessary for them to learn the opposing talent of DBs.
Another lesson to Weeden…stop talking to media reporters about such psychological issues…they will take it a run.

]]> By: raventater http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055217 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:54:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055217 If he wasn’t given the starting QB job before training camp even started and, you know, actually had to do something to ‘earn’ it, ego wouldn’t be his problem. No vet leadership on this team. Rookie QBs more than anyone need to earn the respect of their peers. I’m sure none of the coaches told him his role is to take the team on his shoulders and go out an wins games. The sad thing is, he doesn’t have the time to learn these rookie lessons and thinks that because he’s 28, he’s somehow above other rookies. Go Browns?

]]> By: waxthat http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055215 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:52:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055215 Bag some groceries, stock some shelves, hang out with Kurt Warner in the offseason and we’ll see where you are next year

]]> By: mrcogburn http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055214 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:52:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055214 I think virtually everyone on this page has understood what Weeden means by “ego.” It is “an exaggerated sense of self-importance; conceit,” and for Weeden to think he is entitled to one at this stage of his “career” is a joke.

]]> By: rcali http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055208 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:50:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055208 Well, when the QB job doesn’t work out, the Indians could always use a pitcher.

]]> By: lifeofcurley http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055201 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:48:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055201 This guy is much better then he gets credit for. He has absolutely no one to throw the ball to. 1/3 of the league would trade their QB right now for him.

]]> By: jwreck http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055188 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:43:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055188 All NFL rookies have egos, maybe he’ll lose his as he grows up and matures a little bit.

Seriously though, there’s a new owner, Geno Smith and Matt Barkley both look pretty great, Trent Richardson is a monster, and Mike Holmgren will be watching games from home in only nine more weeks. Now’s starting to look like a pretty great time to buy low on the Browns bandwagon and get in before they start turning things around.

]]> By: buckeyefan1026 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055186 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:43:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055186 When he says ego, I believe he means that he thinks he can make any pass, so instead of throwing it away or taking an easier checkdown, he is forcing passes. While he was great at throwing passes that most couldn’t see in college, the windows are even tighter and close faster after the pass, so an adjustment is necessary.

The Browns most likely drafted him because they thought he has what it takes for a “win now” direction. Clearly that hasn’t been the case due to injuries and turnovers, but he doesn’t have a Julio Jones to throw to (sigh…). He is still putting up solid numbers minus the INTs in key moments, so if he can eliminate those mistakes like he is referencing, we could see some W’s on the board this season (ask any of the teams we have played if we are a bad team… just young, and with that comes growing pains). I think Weeden will only need 1 year of learning and we should get 4-6 solid years from him. Go Browns!

]]> By: mrfrostyj http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055177 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:39:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055177 Translation for the uninformed. By “ego” he means that thing QB’s do where they’re too stubborn to realize that some plays just can’t be made so they try to play superman. If you look the term up in the dictionary it’s right next to an 8×10 of Mark Sanchez.

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]]> By: timmons94 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055161 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:31:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055161 only the Browns…
could of had Julio Jones last year, kept Mc Coy as starter, who is better than weeden, still drafted Richardson most likely..That would be a solid core.. Weeden is awful…Sure he is throwing for a lot of yards, but it’s the 3 to 5 awful passes a game that he throws… matt barkley or geno smith ? only in Believeland

]]> By: suheveryone http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055128 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:12:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055128 A lot of you clearly don’t understand what he means when he uses the word “ego”

]]> By: davekezer http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055116 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:07:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055116 Don’t worry about it too much, Brandon. All I’d really worry about at this point is your inevitable competition next year with Colt McCoy for who will be Geno Smith’s clipboard holder.

]]> By: thegreatgabbert http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055095 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:56:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055095 Weeden actually meant “age” and not “ego”. It’s a typo. That happens to him a lot when he is hunting and pecking with one finger on the keyboard and can’t remember where he left his reading glasses.

]]> By: derfshambeaux http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055088 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:53:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055088 I know I’d have an ego too if I set the all-time QB mark for futility in my pro debut.

As a Steeler fan, I’d like to thank Mike Holmgren for setting the Browns back another 5-10 years. Thanks Mike, we’ll miss you next year.

]]> By: ballboy48 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/brandon-weeden-i-have-to-get-rid-of-the-ego/#comment-2055083 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:49:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1393833#comment-2055083 Weeden just needs to learn how to throw the ball away. He actually has turned up multiple 300+ yard games this season, and almost had another last weekend. When was the last time Cleveland has had a QB that has done that? Weeden has a much better arm than McCoy, and is making throws McCoy could never make.

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