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Browns Have Shot at Finishing at 500

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by user I am a cpcp

The Cleveland Browns got off to what can only be described as a terrible start this year. While 2-6 may seem like a normal Browns record at the halfway point to the casual NFL observer, Browns fans had high hopes this season.

Now that Week 9 has come and gone with a win over the Atlanta Falcons, Browns fans can once again get caught up in a false sense of sometime magical happening on the shores of Lake Erie.

Here's How:

Week 10: The Defending Champs come to town for the first Cleveland/Pittsburgh game of the year. Who would have thought this late season rivalry game would come with both teams at 3-6? Last place is at stake and the Browns have the momentum. Browns move to 4-6.

Week 11: Another divisional rival comes rolling into Northern Ohio. The Bengals are perhaps the most inconsistant team in the league and got the best of the Browns this time. The Browns keep things rolling and make it three in a row. Browns move to 5-6

Week 12: Third home game in a row, but the Browns face a solid KC team. Browns fall to 5-7

Week 13: It's been only a few weeks since the first matchup, but it's time again for the Black and Silver. But this time in the season, Charlie Batch is starting for the Black & Gold. Browns move to 6-7

Week 14: Early in the season the Browns came within one point of putting an early dent in what's been a ridiculously ridiculous (yeah, that's right) Ravens campaign. Time for some revenge, right? No, probably not. Browns fall to 6-8

Week 15: This is the critical game for the Browns run at .500. Their last home game, this time against the Bucs. I think they might suprise in this one. Browns move to 7-8

Week 16: Does anything look better on an NFL schedule than a winter vacation for a scrimmage in Houston? Browns move to 8-8

So there it is. You're 100% proof that Browns fans can once again get their hopes up and have their dreams crushed twice in one season. I love Ohio.

See you in the playoffs!

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Bball3345Draft Pick
698 days ago
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There's no way the Browns beat the Steelers twice, especially if Batch is starting in one of the games.
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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer
698 days ago
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I think you missed the point of my article... Notice the multiple-reference to false hopes, having dreams crushed, etc. This is about wishful thinking (it's called being a Browns fan)
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The BeastAAA-er
689 days ago
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Homer with a capital H!
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The sharkDraft Pick
697 days ago
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Maybe if they get a new coach, a new quarterback, a new defense, a new ownership group, a new running back, a new O-Line, and a clue. Maybe then they can flirt with .500. Oh, and a new city and a new team name wouldn't hurt either. Then they would win the Super Bowl.
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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer
697 days ago
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There's nothing wrong with the coach, jury's still out on the QB, their defense is great (even when missing both starting CBs), O-Line is decent (missing four Centers)
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The sharkDraft Pick
697 days ago
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Great????
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The sharkDraft Pick
697 days ago
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The D is GREAT???
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Anonymous Fanatic #1
696 days ago
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Maybe you should try watching them, shark. Based on your comments, it's clear you have no clue about the make up of the Browns. I dare you to say one insightful thing about them. Just one. But since you're most definitely incapable of doing that, I will help to set you straight:

new coach: If the Browns change coaches again, that will be their fourth head coach since coming back in 1999. That would be idiotic even if it were clear Crennel was terrible, which it isn't. My only complaint with the coaching staff was Maurice Carthon and he is now gone. In fact, top priority for this team should be keeping the coaching staff intact, since guys like Grantham and Tucker are going to be highly sought after at the college and pro levels.

a new quarterback: In case you forgot, Charlie Frye was a rookie last season and has never had the luxury of playing behind a great offensive line. He is still learning and he is getting better each week. I will admit he has some weaknesses, but if he can improve on them (and you have to assume all young QBs are going to improve to some degree), he should be just fine to lead this team.

a new defense: You're an idiot.

a new ownership group: If there were no salary cap in football, the Browns would be the Yankees of the NFL. Once again, you're an idiot.

a new running back: Perhaps. I'm not sure if the problem with the running game is the line or Droughns or both. I would love a back like Tiki Barber that can be considered a power back but also has good speed and agility. Droughns is just a power back and hasn't shown any homerun hitting ability. That would be okay if he could get more than 2 yards a carry, but he can't, so a back with some quickness and "missability" would be preferable. However, an offensive line that can open holes would make Droughns much more effective. Just look at his season in Denver two years ago.

a new O-Line: Yes. Of course, getting Bentley back next year should help. But this team needs to start building around the o-line in the draft.

a clue: I think you're the one that needs a clue when it comes to the Browns. You see their bad record and just assume they suck all-around. I'm guessing you wouldn't say the same thing about the Steelers. It's obvious their problems are complicated. They don't just suck; they have had problems at key areas and those need to be fixed. The same is true with the Browns. Fix the few areas where they are struggling and they will be great once again. But I wouldn't expect a simple-minded idiot such as yourself to be able to look at and understand the intricacies of a struggling football team.
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FriskysmanVarsity Captain
696 days ago
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By the way, that was me.
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The sharkDraft Pick
696 days ago
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Thanks for setting me straight
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The sharkDraft Pick
696 days ago
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I figured it was you
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The sharkDraft Pick
696 days ago
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Good counter-point to the defense. I never thought of it like that.
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FriskysmanVarsity Captain
695 days ago
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Have you ever thought of ANYTHING when it comes to the Browns? I'm not asking you to become the foremost expert on the Cleveland Browns, but I am asking you to keep your mouth shut unless you have any knowledge of the situation. But you're a Steeler fan, so that may be asking too much. Speaking of which, looking at your fan boxes...how does one become a Steeler, Red Sox, and Buckeyes fan exactly? Don't get me wrong, I'll gladly welcome anyone to Buckeye Nation, but are you just a front runner or what? I'm not attacking you, I'm just curious as to how that happens.
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Anonymous Fanatic #2
695 days ago
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You have no right to tell me to keep my mouth shut. That's one thing I know for sure. Personal attacks are certainly not necessary. Don't respect my opinion, fine, I don't care.
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The sharkDraft Pick
695 days ago
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^^^ Me.
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FriskysmanVarsity Captain
695 days ago
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I have as much right to tell you to keep your mouth shut as you do to refuse my request. I have a feeling we will both continue to exercise our rights. Difference is, I gave a list of reasons why you're wrong on the issue. Care to respond?
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The sharkDraft Pick
695 days ago
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What request are you talking about and what exactly would you like me to respond to? If you're right and I'm wrong than shouldn't this "conversation" be over?
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FriskysmanVarsity Captain
695 days ago
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If you want it to be over, that's fine with me.
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The sharkDraft Pick
697 days ago
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Why don't you vote for the OSU / Michigan preview I posted this afternoon?
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The sharkDraft Pick
697 days ago
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You are an Ohio State fan... ...right?
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