Tampa is a prime destination for Clevelanders looking to escape the long winter. But when the Browns head to Tampa Bay in the summer, it’s all about business. Preseason business, to be exact.
The Browns and Buccaneers squared off in Raymond James Stadium on Friday night, the third preseason game for both teams. The third exhibition is typically a dress rehearsal for the starters, and both teams largely obliged by playing the first-stringers to start the game.
Cleveland’s starting defense came out on fire, sacking Jameis Winston on consecutive plays. Both were Steve Wilks’ defense rushing just four, and they made it look easy…
The offense capitalized with a 54-yard bomb from rookie kicker Austin Seibert. Great kick!
The defense did not let up. Christian Kirksey bagged the team’s fourth sack of the night on just the third offensive drive.
Terrance Mitchell showing why he’s the starting CB opposite Denzel Ward:
There weren’t many offensive highlights, but at least the Scottish Hammer delivered. Jamie Gillan with the punt…and the tackle:
