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Ravens Vs. Browns Q&A With Dawg Pound Daily Expert Steven Kubitza

By Chris Schisler

Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens guard Marshal Yanda (73) blocks Cleveland Browns linebacker Jabaal Sheard (97) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens guard Marshal Yanda (73) blocks Cleveland Browns linebacker Jabaal Sheard (97) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) passes in front of the rush attempt of Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham (53) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) passes in front of the rush attempt of Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham (53) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Is Josh McCown possibly an upgrade from Robert Griffin III? Can he repeat his stellar performance last year against the Ravens? 

He is a clear upgrade from Griffin. Hue Jackson wanted to turn RG3 into a pocket passer, but it was clear on Sunday that Griffin is not the same player when he cannot be free to run the ball whenever he pleases.

McCown is not a great quarterback, but he is a veteran who can help stabilize this offense. If Josh Gordon was active, I would say he could put up another amazing performance like he did last year, but it is not going to happen with the current receiving corps featuring four rookies and an inexperienced player like Terrelle Pryor.

4. We get that this rivalry is personal to you guys. We feel the same pain with Indianapolis. But does this qualify as a rivalry? The Ravens have only lost two games against the Browns in the Harbaugh/Flacco era. 

It is hard to say the Browns have any rivals given how bad the team has been since returning in 1999. This is more of a thing with the fans who still feel some anger toward Baltimore, even though the move had nothing to do with its fans.

The fact Ray Lewis is gone should help tone down this feeling, as there is not a player for Browns fans to pile hate upon when playing the Ravens.

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