I know it is just the second game of the season...
But WOW...did that feel good or what?
After watching the Browns campaign for "Embarrassment of the Year" against the St**lers last week, Derek Anderson put on his passing-cap and led the way to an offensive explosion. This just in...Charlie Frye is still horrible (now it is even more apparent).
Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow Jr. combined for over 200 yards receiving. Jamal Lewis stampeded for over 200 yards rushing. And Derek Anderson lit up Browns stadium with over 300 yards passing. What a day!
It was great to have some excitement for once. A little glimpse of hope is all a Browns fan needs these days. But, as we were sitting around Jason Lantz's living room...our true Browns emotions spoke volumes:
"Oh crap!"
"We'll lose anyways!"
"We have a 9 point lead with 4+ minutes left in the game, don't get excited!"
"We'll find a way to lose this one!"
"This play will determine if Romeo has a job tomorrow!"
All subtle jokes aside, that sickness in the depths of our gut (which is a permanent disease for any Cleveland fan) was silently brewing. However, for one of the first times...in a long time...the Brownies didn't let us down. I think this past draft has shifted the winds in Cleveland for good. The Cavs are inches away from the trophy, the Indians are the youngest surprise in baseball, and the Browns have the future of the franchise on the sidelines with a clipboard. It is slowly starting to click.
Every year we say the team looks good. By the halfway mark, we are always saying "there's always next year." The guys we drafted to perform, are starting to perform. Now, don't get me wrong, the Browns could still go 1-15...but there is something there at least. And even if this is all a fantasy I have created in my head...just let me believe it :)
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