Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Preseason AFC North Predictions: Cleveland

Part 3 of my 4 part series on the AFC North Preseason Predictions click here for part 1 and part 2

First of all, let me say the Browns are going to be one of the worst teams in the league so I'm sorry if the commentary seems short and/or redundant.

Pittsburgh- L
Just plain not good enough yet, be it Anderson, Frye or (the unlikely) Quinn the QB situation will not be good here, especially in the first game. Jamal Lewis can't provide enough on the ground and B. Edwards is going to be getting a lot of Steeler attention.

Cincinnati- L
Again, they're not good enough at QB and the O-Line still has questions even with all of the off-season moves. Health is an issue and the Bengals take this opportunity to try out a more aggressive pass rush.

at Oakland- W
This may be the worst game of the year. Oakland has a good Defense but Cleveland's Defensive playmakers make more of a difference in this poor excuse for a football game.

Baltimore- L
This is going to be a looooong season for whoever "wins" the QB job in Cleveland...

at New England- L
Nope, next.

Miami- L
Miami's D may be getting older but their pass rush is enough to rattle the Browns. Jayson Taylor has multiple sacks and/or turnovers here

BYE (Whew)

at St. Louis- W
Somehow the D holds on here. Maybe St. Louis gets injured in key spots, maybe luck is on there side but I think the Brownies pull this one out.

Seattle- L
Come on, this is big boy football...

at Pittsburgh- L
If this was a home game then they would have a chance, but since this mid-season match-up is at Heinz Field, the Steelers win. K. Wimbley goes off here, but its not enough.

at Baltimore- L
By now Quinn is under center running for his life pouting after every game

Houston- W
Cold weather is settling on the Dawg Pound, the Texans are moving in the right direction but they lose this battle. DeMeco Ryans provides Brady Quinn with plenty of grass stains on his jersey.

at Arizona- L
In the dome the Cardinals offense is too much in the air for this oft-injured secondary. Edge has an opportunity to expose the over-agressive LBs with draws and screens.

at NY Jets- L
Mangenius shows Romo who's the better Belichick protege.

Buffalo- W
Buffalo is shooting for a higher draft pick in this game and they get one step closer here.

at Cincinnati- L
Cincinnati is in a close AFCN playoff race with Baltimore and every win counts. While the Bengals could slip up here, I say they roll over the Dawgs.

San Francisco- L
A pathetic end to the season as Romo gets his second straight 4-12 season. Good news is they get another high draft pick next year...oh wait, you wasted it on Brady Quinn! Ha!

4-12 Crying themselves to sleep in the offseason.

1 comment:

Conman said...

Woops!

I just came across your prediction on the Browns 2007 season. I think you miss calculated by just a wee bit. LOL.

No crying going into '08 after all.

Go Browns! 2008 AFC North Division Champions.