How 'bout them Browns!

Mike Deneen · Post by **Mike Deneen** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:00 pm

Sell the team? Puh-leeze.

That franchise is a gold mine.

Win or lose, they get fat TV money, merchandise, 70,000 tickets sold and beers selling at $6.50 apiece (is it up to 7 yet?)

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:09 pm

Mike Deneen wrote:Sell the team? Puh-leeze.

That franchise is a gold mine.

Win or lose, they get fat TV money, merchandise, 70,000 tickets sold and beers selling at $6.50 apiece (is it up to 7 yet?)

And Art was in Bankruptcy.. go figure

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:11 pm

dl meckes wrote:I'm glad Charlie Frye is going to Seattle. I think it may be the salvation of whatever hopes for an NFL career.

He is actually a class act (from what I have seen of him in interviews). We should wish him the best.

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:38 am

Well, how about those Browns?

We have a quarterback that can get rid of the football, players that can actually catch a football, and a team that can score a few points.

Amazing.

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:43 am

Now that was one fun game. It's been a long time since we've seen that kind of offensive production. So now we have a long trip out to Oakland (who is 0-2 and will be hungry). Hope they have a good week of practice!

Jeff

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:29 am

It was weird seeing a game where the scores ran so high on both sides and it was close until the end.

Our section of the stadium was literally rocking and rolling and we became nervous that a standing wave had been set up and that we could all come crashing down on the lower deck.

But that game was a tonic for all Browns and Browns fans. I hope they can carry some confidence into Oakland.

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:54 pm

dl meckes wrote:I think it's generally a problem to start young quarterbacks right off the bat.

I'm not sure how it's the quarterback's problem when the pocket collapses or there is no protection.

I can't fault the quarterback for throwing to a receiver who can't catch the ball.

One player won't save the line.

What a difference a week makes! I hope that was not a fluke... DL did you watch the game?

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:39 pm

I was there.

My voice has returned and so has reality. I'd like to see some D. The prevent approach obviously doesn't work. We have a team with talent. I hope we see it in more than one game, in more than fits and starts. I was still very happy to see that our QB could turn his head from side to side and release the ball. I could hardly believe that passes were caught.

We'll see what happens Sunday.

I still feel concern about that deck collapsing from a standing wave, but understand that we may not have too many of those...

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:50 am

Exactly DL!

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:56 pm

No commentary from Browns fans after yesterday's game? I'm surprised. I know we're all gearing up for post-season baseball, but that was a pretty decent effort against a team we were not supposed to beat.

Sure, the fourth quarter was stupid ugly, but they finally got a lead to protect and both O & D showed up to play.

I was very sorry that Quinn did not get to take a few snaps at the end, it would have sent a positive message to the Ravens, but I guess they didn't want to mess with Anderson.

Unfortunately I don't think we're going to get two in a row, but I can see that happening this year.

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:38 pm

I did not watch the entire Brown's game yesterday.... :cry:

I have the NFL package from Direct TV and watched my FF players... I am so glad that I kept Ronnie Brown.

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:55 pm

Yesterday, a friend of ours attended her first Browns game. It was a great start of her career as a fan.

The only problem I saw (aside from that 4th quarter) was that fans are now habituated to leaving early. The stadium was half full at the end of the game.

Sure the game was decided, but it was a beautiful day and the Browns had a win. It was a good day to stick around.

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:17 pm

She will need to read the Book of Exodus first. So, she understands what being a Browns fan is all about...... :wink:

Chris Karel · Post by **Chris Karel** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:12 am

After week four in the NFL, no one could have predicted the Browns would be 2-2 with wins against superbowl hopeful Cincinnati and last year's division winner, Ravens.

This is not a team built for the playoffs yet. However, we are seeing some pieces cemented. Let's hope they stay healthy. There is no need to rush Brady in right now. Let him learn the offense and understand what's going on without 350lb leg-breaking-lineman trying to kill him and talking bad about his mother.

We can say that the Browns have a chance to win on Sundays. When could we say that in recent past. Ok, maybe when we'd play the Raiders, but look how even that has changed this season.

all Rhetoric aside, Browns football is finally on the upswing.

Browns 30
Patriots 24

:twisted:

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:23 am

Chris Karel wrote:Browns 30
Patriots 24

I'd like to see that!

How 'bout them Browns!

Positive thoughts on the Browns: It's been a long time

Re: Positive thoughts on the Browns: It's been a long time