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Browns have nothing to be ashamed of posted on 01/07/2008

Although they just barely missed the Cleveland Browns should definitely be proud of their 2007 NFL season.

They had Derek Anderson prove that he can be a top ten quarterback. Something great to know when you have first round pick Brady Quinn waiting in the wings. His breakout coincided with the play of Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow. While the latter was already a known commodity, Braylon really needed to show that he deserved the status that comes with being the number three overall draft pick a few years back.

Speaking of draft picks, Joe Thomas, the first-year stud offensive lineman showed that the Browns’ front office certainly knows what they are doing when it comes to college scouting.

I could keep going. I mean, there are tons of obvious reasons to be happy with the 10-6 season that Cleveland just put out, but for me it really comes down to one thing: This emerging team proved just about EVERYONE wrong. During the preseason, I could not find a SINGLE list that had the Browns any higher than the 32nd best team in the 32 team league we call the NFL. So many ESPN, Sports Illustrated and other “experts” were wondering what Cleveland was doing. Well apparently they knew more than everyone thought.

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The Cleveland Browns are Back in the Pro Bowl...Too Bad No One Will See Them posted on 12/19/2007

Alright so it’s no secret that no one REALLY watches the NFL Pro Bowl. You’d think that the thought of Brett Favre faking the handoff to Adrian Peterson then tossing to Terrell Owens would be enough. Or maybe even people would tune in to see the dream combo of Tom Brady throwing deep downfield to Randy Moss. Oh wait, that’s the Patriots…dammit. But I can’t find one person who actually watches the game. And I know several NFL fans.

I’m thrilled that the Browns are breaking back into the Pro Bowl scene, of course. This year Braylon Edwards and Josh Cribbs were selected. But, again, I won’t watch. And it's not because the game doesn't matter. I've watched many snaps between teams who have no shot at the NFL playoffs. I can’t really explain it but I just don’t care about the actual Pro Bowl Game.

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With Snowy Triumph, Cleveland Browns Looking Like NFL Playoff Team posted on 12/16/2007

It was an ugly win, but important nevertheless. Not only did it get the Browns closer to the NFL postseason, but also it showed that they are learning how to win the tough games.

You’d think that a team from Buffalo would be ready for a snow-filled game, but the Bills didn’t seem like it at all. They were essentially embarrassing to watch, almost as bad were the Bills fans that came to the sports bar wearing Buffalo Sabres jerseys…really. But more importantly, the Browns came away with the win in turbulent weather. And if the increasingly realistic Browns playoffs hopes come to fruition, they will need to be ready to play in adverse conditions like they did today.

Today’s game showed some important aspects of the young Cleveland team. First, running back Jamal Lewis shows no signs of stopping, gaining well over 150 yards. Second, wide receiver Braylon Edwards loves the snow, as the Michigan grad made some incredible snags. Third, kicker Phil Dawson will be immensely important as the season draws to a close. Phil “Stash” (not sure how that nickname came to be) nailed a 48-yard field goal that barely cleared the crossbar. And although I rarely agree with the CBS announcers, Steve Tasker was dead-on when he called it “epic”.

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