hooknladder Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 EXCITEMENT BUILDING IN CLEVELAND With the Browns at 3-3 after six games and featuring a nucleus of talented young players on offense and an improving defense, the word on the league grapevine is that Cleveland's NFL franchise is feeling pretty good about itself right now. The key has been the unexpected development of Derek Anderson, who wasn't good enough to win the Week One starting job from Charlie Frye but now is becoming a solid quarterback. With first-round pick Brady Quinn in the wings, Anderson's performance is creating a potential Drew Brees-Philip Rivers situation in Cleveland, which generally is a good problem to have, given the current demand for retreads elsewhere. Receiver Braylon Edwards is delivering on his stature as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2005 draft, and tight end Kellen Winslow has made an amazing recovery from microfracture surgery. When we reported earlier in the year that the Browns weren't counting on Winslow to make much of a contribution in 2007, the report was accurate -- they weren't expecting much, if anything, from the No. 6 overall pick in 2004. But they've gotten plenty, and he's one of the big reasons why the Browns are unexpectedly in the mix for a wild-card berth. The offensive line is also cause for celebration in Cuyahoga County, with rookie Joe Thomas and veterans Eric Steinbach and Kevin Shaffer performing more than capably. If/when LeCharles Bentley can return to action, the Browns could have one of the best offensive lines in the league. So it's a new day for Cleveland, and the fans there deserve it. After 12 years of mainly bad news and worse football, the possibility that good things could be in store for this franchise makes the sun shine a little brighter, the air smell a little sweeter, and E. Smith sound a little smarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 And to think..............we're one timeout and block kick away from 4-2. I'll take 3-3 at the bye anyday here in Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystykoekaki Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Fluke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Fluke. the loss to the Raiders? I agree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystykoekaki Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 The Browns - They arn't who we thought they were! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missoula Griz Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 @STL SEA @PIT @BAL HOU @ARI @NYJ BUF @CIN SF The rest of the schedule looks pretty good for them. They should win 6 of these games. 9-7, who would of thought? There goes Dallas's top 10 pick next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splotchman Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 @STL SEA @PIT @BAL HOU @ARI @NYJ BUF @CIN SF The rest of the schedule looks pretty good for them. They should win 6 of these games. 9-7, who would of thought? There goes Dallas's top 10 pick next year. I ABSOLUTELY love Anderson's schedule for the fantasy playoffs. Thank god I snagged him to replace McNabb down the stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelhead Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 This is an anomaly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROYALWITCHEESE Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 @STL WSEA L @PIT L @BAL L HOU L @ARI L @NYJ W BUF W @CIN L SF W The rest of the schedule looks pretty good for them. They should win 6 of these games. 9-7, who would of thought? There goes Dallas's top 10 pick next year. 5 game losing streak right around the corner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missoula Griz Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 5 game losing streak right around the corner... Hope so. But.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Sports in General in Cleveland looking good..Cavs, Indians, Browns on the rise, Kevin Ls HOTD team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) Sports in General in Minnesota looking good..Vikin...er,Twi...er,Timberwo...er, Kevin Ls HOTD team At least we got Kevin L's HOTD team... I mean, the Wild... Edited October 18, 2007 by alexgaddis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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