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So what is up with Cinci? 1-3?

I'm surprised by that and getting killed in my fantasy b/c of it. I have Palmer and C. Johnson and it's been hit and miss so far.

I'm kinda surprised that they are 1-3 and we, the Browns, are 2-2 (almost 3-1). =)

I think the AFC North is going to get interesting this year now that all 4 teams are in the mix. I'm guessing the Steelers will take it since the rest of us are going to be battling for 2, 3 and 4.

Wonder if the Cowboys are a little concerned about that #1 pick next year now... If the Browns can stay on track, that's no longer a top 5 pick. Maybe not even a top 10 pick. Knowing that, seems like Savage pulled off the trade of the decade if it works out for us. Get your franchise QB a year early, allow him to sit for at least a handful of games and be competitive the next season. Seems like a winning combination to me, right? Am I just being a homer here or is there some good stuff here for the Browns (FINALLY)?
 
The jury will be out on Quinn for several years, unless he comes in and immediately resembles Joe Montana. As I recall, the knocks on him were not things that sitting out a year would resolve, chiefly he is inaccurate.
 
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The jury will be out on Quinn for several years, unless he comes in and immediately resembles Joe Montana. As I recall, the knocks on him were not things that sitting out a year would resolve, chiefly he is inaccurate.
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Accuracy was probably the biggest concern and time will tell there, but having him sit out for up to a year is great in my opinion. There's so much he has to learn and now has time to digest it whereas our last attempt at brining in the QB savior, ie Timmy Couch, didn't quite work throwing him to the wolves. I guess after that fiasco, I am glad that are trying to sit him as long as possible.
 
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The guy you have now is playing some pretty decent QB. Would you sit him to play Quinn?
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No way, not now at least.

DA, Bralyon and K2 are in rhythm and it looks great! Throw in a good RB with Lewis and an OL that can actually block and you now see the weapons we have.

Now the defense... different story... Word is that Savage will be spending $$$$ there next year. This year was the OL, next year is the defense.
 
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No way, not now at least.

DA, Bralyon and K2 are in rhythm and it looks great! Throw in a good RB with Lewis and an OL that can actually block and you now see the weapons we have.

Now the defense... different story... Word is that Savage will be spending $$$$ there next year. This year was the OL, next year is the defense.
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Well, that's kind of my point. There's a good chance Quinn will never play this well. You just can't tell at this point. Given that fact, wouldn't you prefer to have those draft picks back now instead of Quinn sitting on the bench?
 
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Elcubano,

Ready for Ricky to come back? Maybe you can trade him to Cleveland for Brady Quinn.
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we have dibs on him....
 
Week five is upon us, but my interest level is low as few games are grabbing me. It's almost impossible to win consistently against the spread, but if you are to have any chance at all, you have to be extremely selective. Just going with a game because you're bored will be an expensive way to amuse yourself.

The premier game this week will obviously take place in the Nation's Capital as the Redskins host the surprising Detroit Lions, fresh off their big win against the Bears. The'Skins come off a bye week, and even the extra week has not been enough to heal their injured warriors. RB Clinton Portis has a mysterious knee problem, R Santana Moss is likely out or extremely limited if he plays. That could leave the Redskins playing two receivers, Reche Caldwell and Keenan McCardell, who weren't on the roster three weeks ago and who haven't played a game for anyone this season. The good news is that they are upgrades from Brandon Lloyd. CB Fred Smoot has missed two games with a hamstring.

The Lions are an all or nothing team totally dependent on getting the ball to their crew of outstanding wideouts. The Skins are a plodding team still looking for the power running game they employed last year. Each of their games has come down to the last play. They have been vulnerable to the long pass, and the Lions will be looking to throw it down field. The Skins are getting 3 1/2, which seems like a lot to me. I'm very tempted to take the points, but out of respect for Skins defensive coordinator Greg Williams, I'll pass.

NE plays host to another surprising team, the Cleveland Browns. Vegas loves the Pats, spotting the Browns 16 1/2. This is the kind of game that can make you crazy. You just know the Pats will roll, but how can you turn down 16 1/2? Coming off a Monday night game, the Pats could suffer a letdown. I'm taking the points here.

Pittsburg hosts the Seattle Seahawks and is a 5 1/2 point favorite. The Steelers were distinctly unimpressive last week at Arizona. Is that an incentive this week or a harbinger? Seattle has to travel cross country. I view this game as a pick 'em. Is homefield worth 5 1/2? I don't think so, not against Mike Holmgren and a veteran Seattle offense. But no way I'm going against the Steelers at home. Avoid.

The NY Giants take on the Jets for Meadowland bragging rights. The Giants are giving 3 1/2 against a jets team that seems to be going nowhere. The Giants offense has moved the ball on some pretty good defenses, which the Jets aren't. Got to go with the Giants.

TB visits Indy and gets 10 points. Indy seems to have a pretty long list of injuries and dinged up players. TB can play defense. In fact, it's where Colts coach Tony Dungee learned to coach D. I don't think TB is ready to step up to the elite level in the league and gets blown out. Indy to cover.

Denver hosts struggling SD in an interesting matchup. The Bolts get 1 1/2 which seems like a gift but if they can't beat KC at home, how are they going to beat Denver on the road? Avoid.

The struggling Bears try to get their season back on track in the unfriendly confines of Lambeau Field, home of the streaking GB Packers. GB is a 3 point favorite, which seems a bit light considering the way the teams have played. I'm not convinced the Bears are that terrible however. Their defense is not awful, it just is on the field so long it gets worn down. Their offense is a turnover machine. With the oddsmakers, it's always a good idea to be skeptical of these apparent gifts. I'll pass here.

The Monday night game features the impressive Cowboys traveling to Buffalo and bringing 10 points with them. I like what I'm seeing from Romo, but I'm not giving 10 on the road in Buffalo. What if it's snowing? After all, it's October. Pass.
 
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