EVEN without Stephen A. Smith on the show, First Take can still get extremely heated.
With Harry Douglas replacing Stephen A. on First Take, a debate over the Steelers and Browns has boiled over.
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Dan Orlovsky appeared on Monday’s show and discovered he had a very different opinion of the Steelers and Browns than Douglas.
While debating the two teams’ playoff aspirations, Douglas and Orlovsky clashed.
Orlovsky shared his confidence in the Browns as a contender, something Douglas didn’t fully agree with.
“You said if they can get good quarterback play, they’ll be a legitimate contender,” Orlovsky said.
“You don’t feel that way about Cleveland when they did that to Joe [Flacco]?”
Douglass responded to Orlovsky, asking him which of the two teams’ coaches he trusted more.
“Do you trust Mike Tomlin or Kevin Stefanski more?” Douglas asked.
“Kevin Stefanski is a two-time Coach of the Year!” Orlovsky said.
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This response clearly angered Douglas, who yelled at Orlovsky after his statement.
“So what?! He didn’t win anything, Dan!”
“Don’t tell me he was a two-time Coach of the Year. He didn’t win a playoff game — or maybe he won one.”
Fans were divided on the discussion and shared their opinions on whether the Browns or Steelers are in a better situation.
“Fun fact: winning coach of the year tends to get you fired more than winning the Super Bowl,” said one fan.
“Tomlin hasn’t won a Playoff game in what? 20 years?” another fan said.
“How could anyone question that with all the playoff wins Tomlin has had over the last few years!!!!” a third fan said.
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“Andy Reid never won coach of the year. Usually reserved for teams that are ** and overperform,” said a fourth fan.
The Browns and Steelers were in very similar situations in 2023.
Both played a playoff game with exceptional defense and tough offense.
If either team improves on the offensive side of the ball, they should take a step forward in 2024.
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