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The Browns were so inept last year that we did not score in the first pre-season game against these very same Packers. It's not that they didn't care to because the game had no meaning, they were just not capable.

But I am not here to re-hash previous shortcomings, I want to point out how important this game was.

Confidence building. They showed the can actually catch the ball (22 catches). They showed that when they go against a playoff team who's QB passed for over 4000 yards the previous 2 seasons that our offense can come back with an answer. We had 4 receivers with 3 catches, 3 receivers with 2 catches, and 6 receivers with a catch each. That shows depth and QB consistency. It appears that both teams had limited success running the ball, but I think both coaches just wanted to study the passing game.

Defensively, we gave up 24 points. This, I don't believe is their best effort. Our young DB's had quite a challenge going up against Donald Driver and company. It seamed like they left Rogers in quite a while after we made our 1st QB change (1 1/2 qtr.). I'm sure there will be quite a bit of film study and they will come out better prepared in the future.

Next week we play the Rams that had it handed to them by the Favre-less Vikings. They had a grand total of 150 offensive yards, and gave up 6 sacks. Their only TD was on a punt return. Sounds a lot like last years Browns.

The Browns new management should right the ship. Holmgren and Heckert need a little more time to add personnel....but the team is heading in the right direction. Winning is contagious, a few W's in the reg. season will do wonders for that team.
Good luck!

Well you can't go by the preseason performances. But in the case of our OLD QB duo of Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn you really could. For the Cardinals, Anderson threw 1 TD and 2 picks. About what he was doing in Cleveland. And Quinn...he took one step further to owning a used car lot in Mentor. But that's no longer our concern and that alone is cause for celebration.

I was impressed with the Browns. The tempo was good in the beginning. They came out aggressive, which I liked. The younger guys in the secondary seemed to be thinking more than reacting, but those reps were very valuable towards improving that. There is such a glaring difference in QB play this year--kinda makes the DA/BQ debates seem rediculous. Mohamed Massaquoi ran some very good routes and made nice adjustments to some of the balls he caught. I was also glad to see that the passing game was the focus more so than the running game. The young receivers really need the reps more than our backs right now. And what a find in Evan Moore--solid hands and awareness. Can't wait to see the progress of the defense in week two against the Rams. They should fill the gaps and be in better postition. One thing that makes me nervous about the D: are the linebackers going to be able to drop back in better pass coverage?

On a side note, I know that it is only preseason, but I have a problem with how the game was broadcast on NFL Network. I understand that the game was in Green Bay, but would it hurt the guys in the booth to mention SOMETHING about a few of the Browns players on the field? I feel like I could name about 25 back-ups for the Packers; yet they barely mentioned anyone playing for the Browns after the first team ran the openning drive. It was irratating for such a one-sided affair. And I know someone will post the "who is there to mention in Cleveland" posts, but it does not hinder me from wanting to know more about this roster. Go Browns!

I understand them hiring one set of announcers, but how hard is it to say "tackle made by #43, TJ Ward?" Oh, that's right they would have to actually talk about the game/players and not what they are wearing or who said what to this guy on twitter.

Pre-season games mean less than nothing. Having said that it's always better to win than lose. Good luck to the Browns this year. It may be a tad slow, but I think they're finally on the right track.

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Originally posted 02:19 PM ET  08.17 by EazyDozit

LCBF,I can identify with ya on Our teams Being in the Basement for Years[Bengals],But ifn The Browns can beat thier Divisional Rivals?,They can beat anyone on any givin day........

I agree. The Browns are not that pretty on paper, but I think that they will surprise some teams this year. If Palmer stays healthy the Bengals could be tough to beat this year.

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