Grant Cohn Asks Kyle Shanahan How the Browns Were Able to Shut Down 49ers QB Brock Purdy

Grant Cohn asks Kyle Shanahan how the Cleveland Browns were able to shut down San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

[@famecorona84]

Jordan Mason deserves more touches

[@Rory695]

I agree, him and cmc should be a 1-2 punch instead of all the touches cmc gets which has injured him again, Jordan is a bigger back that can soften up the defense for cmc's big play ability

[@josephstraw6224]

Absolutely

[@lemonsuier5943]

We should have ran Jordan more in this game. CMC is a smaller back and we need to reserve him more I think

[@lemonsuier5943]

@@Rory695: Yep

[@williamlundy5475]

Kyle is maturing. I appreciate the growth. 9ers will be fine - the eagles have bigger issues. The threats I see in the NFC concerning the niners are Detroit and Sea. Randy and Hargrave will be the difference in Phi on Def.

[@mr.nuna916]

Even though Deebo and Christian were gone the second half, what we really missed or should I say who we really missed was Dre Greenlaw as good as Warner is covering the middle he's still only one man. We are just a different monster when it comes to stopping the run when they are both out there. Obviously they didn't put on a passing clinic, but they got a lot more yards on the ground and I felt like they should have on a defense like ours

[@samuelault4723]

The D was 100% missing Greenlaws physicality in this dog fight. He’s a tone setter for the defense

[@skipdog9912]

Was thinking that too. What happened with him? I saw him on street clothes before the game, and I was like wtf.

[@samuelault4723]

@@skipdog9912 he had a hammy issue

[@daviddwatson127]

Felt like we could have used Robbie Gould.

[@OurBestFutureinfo]

we need Oren Burks & Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles to step up we cant expect Warner & Dre to play every single D play of every game!

[@astrolobster9581]

They need to get McCloud more targets because he has speed. Also Brock needs to learn to step up and run for easy yards when coverage is tight like Mahomes does.

[@Wedonewit2020bball]

He’s not like Mahomes

[@trogdor]

Ray Ray is nice when he was getting reps and in a groove. You also need to give him time to separate - something the OL wasn’t able to provide with that CLE front.

[@559Gengar]

He's not mahommes but he can run like mahommes

[@trippeddownthestairs8238]

The silver lining to this is that I am not sure that the 49ers will play another team who can EXECUTE aggressive man coverage the way that the Browns did in that game, because what other team on the schedule has 3 corners who can play man coverage to the level of Ward, Emerson, and Newsome? Zone coverage became so prominent because QBs, WRs, TEs, and passing games have gotten so good that DBs were getting roasted too often in man. You can only run aggressive man coverage like the Browns did if you have an elite secondary like the Browns do, and I just don't see another team like that on the schedule. The Eagles have some guys, but I am not sold that they can be as suffocating as the Browns were.

[@miguelalvarez4342]

What in the fuck your talking about we should of beat that sorry ass difference Kyle had to much respect for that sorry ass diffence

[@mm4forever]

Happy Kyle has been much better at answering tough questions actually, this an example 👍

[@consciousfrequencycandleco1334]

No Danny Gray or Ronnie Bell???

[@Cosmo0114]

It’s always good when KS explain the play called and why it didn’t work. Tells us how much we don’t know how much we don’t know about football, but good to hear

[@jimwashington860]

Where the hell is Danny Gray?

[@scorps9259]

IR

[@patek9789]

what would he even do

[@brucemcraejr2438]

IR.

[@doctorcrypto3048]

The bottom line is we would've won the game if the field goals would've been made. That game was a paycheck 😉

[@garrettbreedon9691]

it’s very clear that the niners did not prepare well for this matchup. crazy to think that they probably would’ve won

[@garrettbreedon9691]

@@StandingFirmAlways idk about that. i think they just underestimated how good this defense was and didn’t prepare for it well enough. no deebo or cmc definitely hurt us though

[@patek9789]

@@StandingFirmAlwaysyour wrong the niners aren’t used to teams challenging their wrs at the line and playing tight man coverage. wrs couldn’t get open simple as that

[@patek9789]

@@StandingFirmAlways they had time they wasn’t doing a cover 0 blitz they were doing a single high press man with sometimes a robber.

[@patek9789]

@@StandingFirmAlways purdy wasn’t good, kyle wasn’t adjusting, wrs we’re not getting open

[@mikef2811]

49ers have no business losing to the Browns especially when the Browns were playing with their backup QB.

[@Mike1122.]

Practice squad QB you mean.

[@tommywolmart265]

Any given Sunday.

[@ucfanatic1]

Defense play good enough to win like they have been.....special teams and the offense didn't pull their weight.

[@miguelalvarez4342]

Exactly it was a weird game everything looked weird in the game three starter went out that's weird 🤔

[@timw8646]

in spite of brown's defense, the niners still got a chance to beat the browns at the end. the biggest concern is not the penalties or the poor offense or how the niners couldn't stop the run. the biggest concern are the injuries to our key players.

[@cjay5643]

Make those kicks and niners win. Simple

[@ChiliCheeseDawgz]

That and our rookie kicker winning the game 4 us. Those 2 r our biggest concerns

[@samuelault4723]

@@ChiliCheeseDawgzI know it sucks Moody missed but he was 100% on the season before this game and spent the last 2 games kicking exclusively PATs. Mix that with the rain and being iced and you get what you got. He’s young, he’s good, we’ll be alright

[@BradHolkesvig]

Kyle will never claim that his play calling was poor because of the tough defense they faced. At least he admitted the Brown's defense caused Brock Purdy some problems and beat up some 49ers. I was impressed with their defense, too. Neither offense was playing that good but that's because each team has a good defense. I think the Miami Dolphins will be the most difficult offense for any defense to shut down. They are one scoring machine this season.

[@chewie525]

I felt Kyle took blame as soon as he took the podium yesterday after the game. Maybe you missed it but he started by stating he wasn’t performing his job to an adequate level. But for sure we need more accountability and more adjusting in crunch time

[@cinemapigeon4898]

If execution is there we likely put up 30+ for another week on the best defense in the league. Aiyuk dropped a big TD, Purdy overthrew CMC for a TD, etc... also Bosa recovering likely sack fumble at the 10 yard line and beyond. Add in plenty of other things such as rookie kicker, refs, injuries, defense getting gashed for 160 yards, and only a single thing has to change for a different outcome.

[@BradHolkesvig]

@@cinemapigeon4898 I have been a 49er fan since 1981 and I fully understand football. Just when you think we have a team that is going to win the Super Bowl, there seems to be obstacles in the way that makes it much more challenging than once thought. Thinking in the past does not win any games and thinking of the future can be very deceiving. I learned to enjoy each moment I'm alive and know that this world is only temporary. There are several NFL teams who started out not playing so well but are on their way to be pretty good teams. I watch all the NFL highlights starting Sunday nights here in Barcelona and during Monday mornings while having my yogurt and coffee. Miami Dolphins have an awesome offense this year, a real scoring machine and fun to watch. A few other teams are going to be surprisingly good this season too. But I know the 49ers have a very good team too as long as injuries to key players don't mess up the season. It's a long ways away to the NFC playoffs.

[@donnieholt45]

Scoring machines always get beat by great defenses. Look at SB Broncos vs Seattle and Carolina vs Broncos, both scoring machine offenses vs 2 great defenses and the Defenses won, as they almost always do.

[@BradHolkesvig]

@@donnieholt45 It's best if you have a scoring machine with a great defense which is why most NFL teams have won Super Bowls. The 49ers had both while Montana and Steve Young were playing.

[@famecorona84]

We needed big play Dre

[@serjiogonzales1954]

IDK about y'all, but Randy Gregory earned a starting nod or a helluva a lot more snaps! That man was disruptive as hell. Hook him up Steve; he earned it.

[@user-es4ci7kj5b]

Total Debacle

[@lawrencekramer3218]

Those stunts were the offenses Achilles heel!

[@sammapalo7262]

Grant Great Job. Which you would be quality control for The Raiders!!!

[@FishingWithDad94]

They better start finding a better clutch kicker 😂

[@dynasty5618]

That's how come we miss Aziz because the drop-off wouldn't be that bad...

[@1Maddd2mackxxx]

That sums it up. Take away 2 of our best players Deebo and McCaffrey and we'll lose. Got to fix that Smmfh 😩

[@loc5706]

Just need a better kicker and we can win.

[@1Maddd2mackxxx]

@@loc5706 For real for real

[@Zuki333]

We looked like a finesse team once DEEBO went out

[@GameTimeKnox]

Gettum Grant REAL TALK GAMETIME OUT

[@curt685]

That by Gibson was not a penalty...cost us an ugly win

[@gregoryjones8440]

I love how y’all say u would have won but because of a field goal you didn’t. If Watson plays you guys get scorched. 7 of your points were off a Int that put you at the 8 yard line. Call it what it was domination and somehow lost to a damn practice squad Qb on 5 days notice. Give props when they are due.

[@timw8646]

lol I can play your game. If greenlaw played, and deebo and cmc weren't hurt, the niners would have slaughter the browns.

[@naiwi2544]

The question should have been, why did not stack 9 in the box?

[@KingBreeze07]

Wth is the deal with McCaffrey?

[@PabloEscobar-jb6or]

The weather shut down Purdy

[@williewhite1161]

Come on stubborn Kyle. Jordan Mason is clearly better and more productive than Elijah Mitchell ever was. And he definitely needs to be utilize much more.

[@TonyCook7]

So pash rush and pay man. Got it.

[@johnguerrero4607]

Tell Brock next time it rains to wear batting gloves so he can grip the ball better. Come on it's only common sense.

[@loc5706]

Something tells me Vegas had a hand in this. Too much 💰 to be won.

[@002tar]

9ers need to knock off the shit- kittle with his childish Dallas shirt stunt and Deebo fighting! Show some class Btw I am probably the worlds biggest 49er fan but these things are a distraction to an otherwise very focused team

[@jhragins96]

Come on next Joe Montana. Pump the brakes. Tight coverage was the problem? Bruh

[@JimDandy49]

This team is only 2 or 3 key injuries away from another washed out season.

[@jitendrakamdar1655]

Kyle was outcoached . He is over hyped coach unless he wins a SB this year with the talent we have . Take the blame and own up ……..

[@timw8646]

Tell me who is better out there and is available to coach?

[@rsp49]

@@timw8646 There are about 10 HC's that are better. There are about 27 that would win a SB with this Lynch roster. Kyle is the weak link on the team. Mike Kafka, Brian Callahan, Brian Johnson, Ben Johnson are all doing great things and will be solid HC's next year. Participation trophy fans like you keep comparing Kyle to Tomsula and Kelly.

[@timw8646]

@@rsp49 lol great things? please elaborate the great things these people have done. ben johnson? hahahahahaha solid hc? sorry your OPINION DOES NOT COUNT. i will take kyle over them anyday. also, please name those hc. yes kyle isn't the best but he is one of the better hc in the league for sure.

[@rsp49]

@@timw8646 Ben Johnson has had the 3rd ranked offense the past 2 seasons...with only 1 pro bowler. Kyle has ranked 6 with 5 pro bowlers and the easiest schedule in 2022. Not sure why you would laugh at facts. There are 9 active HC's with a SB win and a higher winning percentage...all of those HCs are better based on those facts. There are 8 active HC's with a higher winning percentage. It's my opinion each of those are better other than Ron Rivera. It's too early to judge Shane Steichan or DeMeco Ryan or Mike McDaniel or Robert Saleh but it's my opinion that each of those are better as well. You are correct though, Kyle isn't the best, closer to bottom third.

[@timw8646]

@@rsp49 so in past two seasons, niners had gone on to 2 nfc championships. what has ben done? exactly my point... you think a offensive coordinator who has NO head coaching experience is somehow better than kyle. That just shows how weak your arguement is. Enough said. By the way, just because a head coach won a super bowl doesn't automatically means he is better than someone who has no super bowl. There is so many things to determine who is better or not. Mike Mcarthy has won a super bowl and you really think he is better than kyle? Look at Belicheck. He won 6 and people are starting to think he is overrated because he won those 6 with Brady. Look at Tomlin. How long ago did he won those Super Bowls? What has the Steelers done recently?

[@jonabundis2764]

Kyle can’t scheme against press man coverage 🤦‍♂️

[@Sciats29]

Obviously the genius had no game plan for the browns defense.

[@thomastyson6836]

This this been going on since Jimmy Garoppolo Brock Purdy is not the man of the team. You traded Trey. Stupid. Now Brock going to sit in the pocket and get sacked and int's.since last year this problem been happening. In each game ,even with Jimmy. We aren't scoring touchdowns on our seconds or 3rd possessions .teams are staying close cause Brock Purdy not a Dual threat quarterback.

[@patek9789]

purdy is literally just another jimmy g that the niners already fell in love with like how they fell in love with jimmy. i notice the little things in purdy that is very similar to how Jimmy was.

[@ryanstoopes188]

Purdy has 1 bad game and now he's just another Jimmy G? Geez I'm glad I'm not negative like you. He'll bounce back next week and have a great game. Don't come out and start singing a different tune when he does.

[@Marco-wo1in]

49ers players = faking injuries

[@timw8646]

proof?

[@East_Bay_Funk]

overrated gm and coach. regular season dominate, playoff paper tiger