Overlooked Defender Is Shining For The Browns
The Cleveland Browns needed someone to step up in Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah’s absence.
They are trusting rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger with that task, and so far, the second-round pick has excelled.
However, the team has another unsung hero on defense, especially against the run.
Dan Labbe of Cleveland.com recently called veteran linebacker Devin Bush one of the Browns’ “unexpected defensive standouts.”
“Bush played hard last season and he’s off to a strong start this season. He was a big reason they were able to contain Lamar Jackson and keep the [Baltimore] Ravens’ run game in check. Bush tied [Mason] Graham for the team lead in run stops, according to PFF, and was second to Graham in tackles against the run. He led the Browns with eight tackles and added a sack, a tackle for loss and two passes defensed. If he had been able to pull down one of those for an interception in the end zone, it would have put an exclamation point on a strong day,” Labbe wrote.
Heading into their Week 2 game, Browns safety Grant Delpit turned some heads with his comments about Ravens running back Derrick Henry.
He claimed that stopping the powerful star was easy to do.
The Browns honored his words by holding Henry to 23 rushing yards, which was one of the worst outputs of his NFL career.
Of course, it took a team effort to accomplish that, and Bush played a huge part.
Granted, the defense eventually broke down, and the Ravens got the win, but it was an impressive effort nonetheless.
Now, Bush and the Browns’ run defense face another steep challenge when they host Josh Jacobs and the Green Bay Packers in Week 3.
The Browns will try to end an eight-game losing streak that includes the final six weeks of last season.
While their defense will likely hold up its end, the offense is an entirely different story.
Pete Carroll Receives Final Blessing Amidst Critical Crisis, Signaling a Possible Turning Point for the Seahawks
In a dramatic turn of events, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has received what can only be described as the “final blessing” in the midst of a high-stakes situation, signaling a possible game-changing shift for the team. With the season hanging in the balance, Carroll, known for his resilience and unwavering leadership, has found himself at a crossroads where the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Amid mounting pressure and growing uncertainty over the Seahawks' season, the team’s recent victory was more than just a win—it was a redemption, a moment that Carroll believes could ignite the spark the Seahawks desperately needed. "This is our turning point,” Carroll remarked after the game. “Everything we’ve worked for is about to pay off. This is the blessing we’ve been waiting for."
For weeks, Carroll and his squad had been grappling with injuries, inconsistent performances, and doubts about their ability to compete at the highest level. But in this crucial moment, everything came together. With a mix of sharp coaching, impressive player performances, and a stroke of good fortune, the Seahawks seem to have found the momentum they need to charge forward.
Carroll’s ability to adapt and lead his team through adversity has always been one of his defining characteristics, and this latest "blessing" only reinforces his reputation as one of the league’s most tenacious and resourceful coaches. "We’re not out of the woods yet, but this was the push we needed," Carroll added, eyes focused on the road ahead.
As the Seahawks head into the second half of the season, Carroll’s leadership will undoubtedly be put to the test once again. But with the blessing of fate on his side, there's a renewed sense of optimism in Seattle’s locker room, and fans are starting to believe that the best is yet to come.
