The feeling among most Browns fans is that of disillusionment. A season that once had a ray of hope has now turned into a free-fall into mediocrity. Yes, most die-hard fans will watch the game, but there may be some empty armchairs across America this Sunday.
Nonetheless, the Browns (4-7) now go onto face the Colts(7-4) Sunday at 1et, and hope to keep from falling into a deeper hole.
I was going to analyze this game but I feel we are far from analysis. You don't have to be an expert to know the Browns aren't favored. They are going to face Peyton Manning, one of the best quarterbacks in the game. Indianapolis' offense is starting to re-emerge with Joseph Addai getting healthy and Peyton getting back on track with his core receivers.
The Browns defense has the task of facing an offense that puts up close to 350 yards in the last four games. Watching the Browns the last three weeks or so, one can see that is about how much they give up per game.
The Browns Offense is another mess. These guys, as Colin Cowherd would put it, "are dumpster fire". Quinn is out of the lineup for the year, Therefore, we will all witness the legend of Derek Anderson as he resumes his starting role. Jamal Lewis doesn't feel he gets the ball enough, Winslow is complaining about the officiating, and Braylon Edwards has not demonstrated he can make three catches in a row. To say the least, things are looking awesome for the Brownies!
Honestly, even as I write I know that it really doesn't matter who wins or loses, it's how the Browns perform. Cleveland has to show the fans they have some sense of pride. Losing to the Colts isn't a far stretch but, again, it's how you play the game that matters.This sounds cliche' because it is usually true.
There are five games left in the season. The city and franchise needs momentum for next seasons sake. I hate to start talking about next year but I have to. These next five games may be a bigger factor in determining the future of the Browns franchise than the first eleven were. Will the coach stay? where will DA go? Is Phil Savage going to make it? Can the real Randy Lerner please stand-up?
These are all questions that will be answered with time, wins, and losses. Winning always makes things look better. The Browns are known for winning when they aren't supposed to and losing when they aren't supposed to. This could make for an interesting Sunday afternoon of pigskin.
Now, Brownies don't hurt yourselves.
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