Since the NFL is now back in business after playing around for months, it's going to be time to look at one franchise that probably is going to suffer a lot and that is the Cleveland Browns. Then again, the suffering that they have had is no different than usual. After all, this team fires coaches at a rapid rate continuing to think that it will work.



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My thoughts are still the same as they are probably going to have a losing season. I expect a last place finish since once again, a new coach and a new system in place. By the next season, unless they change their way of thinking of firing coaches so frequently, it will happen all over again.

I thought about writing about the Lockout on here but I decided that I don't have the time to do so. Besides, what else is there to say anyway?

I'll probably look at the lockout and see if it is going to happen. After that, I'll look at some ideas of what's going to happen with each team and the thought of how a team turns around in one season.

It has been another season of surprises and seems to be a theme. The most shocking is probably the NFC West considering that nobody is really running away with the division and the fact that a team with a .500 winning percentage could win it. It seems a bit crazy but possible nevertheless.

I wrote an article about the matter at hand. By this point, there still hasn't been all the teams added. Some would have been shocked by Minnesota that they have fallen down but it's debatable because the question was whether Favre had it anymore and it looks like he's done and this scandal with him has been a distraction.

As the season winds down for the Browns, it cannot be helped but look at the next two games before finishing off with division rivals. The next ones will be the Dolphins and Bills. The key is going to be who is going to start that game. It's probably going to be Jake "The Mistake" Delhomme. I'm sorry but I'm not high on him being the guy. If Seneca Wallace is healthy, I'd go with that or Colt McCoy for that position.

Yes, they beat the Panthers but it should have never come down to that. They missed a field goal, which enabled the Browns to win. It should have been easier than what it was. Instead, it was simply pathetic in the 2nd half. I'm not sure what goes on but this prevent and playing not to lose needs to be thrown out of the playbook.

Yes, they did not win the first two games but the only thing that has to be considered shocking is that they are not getting blown out. The Browns are trying or attempting to remove the punching bag label that had been bestowed upon them. I am guilty of that label because of questions about why they were brought back.

They defeated the Saints and will be playing the Patriots and Jets. I do not expect them to win either one but it is possible. You can never completely rule anything out. Beating the Saints has to be considered an upset by most people. For the last three seasons, they have defeated defending Super Bowl champions.

The pre-season means nothing whether it is about winning or losing. Granted, they have played better on the offense but the defense is making too many errors. They are going to be competitive but not to the point of being a threat to the AFC North title.

They must win the first two games of the regular season. If they do not, which is very possible, it could mean more of a disaster and possibly having another embarrassing season. Cleveland has been used to it and has seen it time and time again.

Drew Brees is going to be on the cover of Madden. Now, this does not bode well for him because there has been the legendary Madden Curse that has been in place. New Orleans is coming off a Super Bowl season and he gets put on the cover. Why is that a bad thing to be on the cover? Well, if you recall the history of players that get on the cover, it doesn't bode well for them.

The players probably don't believe in that but it can be seen. Those that have been on there have not had the seasons they had envisioned or worse yet out of the year. It is not something that can be easily explained but does get some notoriety due to the fact that it cannot be a good thing.

As far as the grade to determine how they did this draft, it's hard to say. You can't really judge it until the players get out there and play. It would be wise to have Haden start along with Ward. Even give Hardesty a chance to play as well to build up the running game. It is unlikely that Colt McCoy will get to be the starting Quarterback for the Browns due to the fact that Delhomme was brought in to start.

You can't say for one minute that it can't happen in that respect. Seneca Wallace is one that really hasn't played a lot and has been mainly a backup for the Seattle Seahawks. Do not expect him to start unless A) Delhomme is injured or B) just plain sucks.

I'm taking a break right now from it as there really isn't much NFL activity in regards to games. Perhaps after the draft, I could have a better perspective on it. If anyone would want to apply, then by all means do so. It'd help keep it active.