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.

My Bengals Pre-Preseason Picks

Baltimore-W
Too much adrenaline in prime time. The Ravens have to adjust to life without Adalius Thomas and with Willis McGahee. Steve McNair shows his age here.

@ Cleveland-W
Who's going to win the QB battle? No matter what they're all still losers. Could be a career day for Bengals on both sides of the ball

@ Seattle-L
West coast travel and potential for a miserable rainy game leaves the Bengals hung out to dry.

New England-L
Lets face it, New England knows how to win. Maroney ran all over the place last year and with the Pats' improvements on offense and defense, it doesn't look like a good day for the Who-Deys

@ Kansas City-W
The bye week gives Marvin a chance to pull it together. After going 2-2 the boys show their mental toughness and win a tough one on the road, showing KC it was a bad idea to get rid of Trent Green. Larry Johnson is all that separates the Bengals D from the second shut-out of the year (I'm looking at you Cleveland). I predict the defense scores more than the offense here.

Jets-W
Overrated coach shows his true colors. Bengals are on a roll and want to build momentum for the Steelers game.

Pittsburgh-W
Mike Tomlin opens up the playbook and unleashes Roethlisberger in the no-huddle which turns into no-offensive performance by the Steelers. Oh, and Ahmad Brooks and Ed Hartwell give Santonio Holmes payback across the middle.

@ Buffalo-W
I actually had to take a trip to the bills website to see who they had at RB this year, turns out that unless Lee Evans can touch the ball on every play on offense and defense, this should be and easy victory... Can you feel the chill in the air?

@ Baltimore-L
Cincinnati's 4 game winning streak ends in Baltimore. TJ gets too cocky and Chris Henry's first game back from suspension proves to be lack-luster to say the least.

Arizona-W
With Larry Fitzgerald & Anquan Boldin at his side, Matt Leinart puts on an offensive display, but the lack of a run game serves as this Trojan's Achilles Heel. Carson shows Matt a thing or two about winning.

Tennessee-L
The Bengals always find a way to lose at least one easy one. This is that game. Vince Young pulls one out of his ass for the Titans upset.

@ Pittsburgh-L
I don't want to say loss here, but Heinz Field in December. I just have a bad feeling about this game.

St. Louis-W
No speed turf+no dome+Old Torry Holt+Old Marc Bulger+Rocking Paul Brown Stadium in sub-zero temp= Bengals Win. On the bright side, Steven Jackson shows why he's a star.

@ San Francisco-W
Another prime-time game, another prime-time performance. The Bengals need every win here to stay in the playoff hunt. This year they have the leadership to right the ship.

@ Cleveland-W
Again, unless all starters are injured this should be an easy win. *Note* This game may replace Tennessee for the easy-victory loss.

@ Miami-W
Levi Jones has a vendetta, the league did not suspend Joey Porter over the mugging incident. Trent Green is getting old and with no real receivers to throw to, he's going to spend a lot of time on the grass (Ricky Williams' ears just perked up). Bengals win a big one to send them to the playoffs.

Total 11-5 and in the playoffs