unclerizzy's Blog

    This week was supposed to be Brady Quinn's first start, Romeo Crennel was supposed to fired during last week's bye, but a funny thing happened to the Browns on their way to being horrible this year---they aren't.  In fact the Browns are in the playoff chase in the AFC, that's right i said the PLAYOFFS.  They have already matched their win total from last year.

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To me the main reason is two fold, #1 the play of QB Derek Anderson.  The kid is playing at a Probowl level right now.  3 more TDs with no interceptions, he has thrown for 17 scores and has a great thing going with wide out Braylon Edwards.  He's 4-2 as a starter this season, can you say Brady who?

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But the biggest difference for me has been the play calling and game-planning by offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski.  "Chud" has done what no other Browns coach could do and that is getting the playmakers the football.  The Browns offense is dangerous for the first time in decades!!   Down 14-0 on the road in St Louis? No problem, they ran off 17 straight to get back in the game.

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I could complain about the defense which is a mess and gave up over 300 yards passing to the Rams, or the fact that the Browns committed 14---count em---14 penalties, but I won't.  This is a bottom line business and the Browns are 4-3 after 7 games, only a game out of first place in their division.  I know the Browns started 3-3 in 2003 and 2004, but went 5-11 and 4-12, but this year's seems different. 

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How will this season end?  You tell me, look into your crystal ball and make a prediction.  My prediction?  Browns finish 9-7, just miss the playoffs but finally give their fans hope for the future, but don't be surprised if they are better than that.

TTYL Riz