What the heck are you basing your opinions off of the #2 NFL ranking that everyone keeps talking about for yards per game? haha seriously that is how you measure success.

http://btnhboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189256

You have to be a subscriber though, so I can’t access the thread.

I would truly have been honored had the link happened two days ago…on the first of the month.

I think a lot of Browns fans share your trepidation of the current regime. At the end of the day, I guess we’ll see what the product is like on the field in 2009. I don’t necessarily mind them passing up the big $$$ free agents early on, because we went that route before and it did not get us anywhere. Perhaps being more particular about who we sign and for how much will signal a positive change for the future, and lead a roster with more depth.

As for Braylon, I just posted about that one too. Those rumors have certainly been floating around. Sounds like a contract extension and a heart-to-heart to see if he and the new regime are on the same page is the first order of business. If not, I think they will certainly look to see what they can get with BE heading into the final year of his current contract, minus an extension.

But I have been very nervous about the possibility of Mangini trading Quinn since Day One of the NomangeniusKoko Regime.

Don’t expect any news to come from Cleveland since Dumb and Dumber have been holed up in Berea running the asylum and making decisions while boss Randy is across the pond cheering on his soccer team.

But what really scares me is that Belichick is being all nice and civil to Pioli who Lerner turned down for Browns general manager because Pioli and Mangini could not stand each other after Mangini finked out Belichick and Spy Gate.

If Belichick is anything, he is vengeful so he is probably open to helping (within reason) any team except for Cleveland.

Now that Pioli has Matt Cassel and Mike Grabel from Belichick, I see that Kansas City will soon make a run for it, while Cleveland, with its draft (as in crap-shoot) picks will surely look like Clowns. (don’t smirk Mr. Delusional Czech)

So, far Mangini has ignored free agency, a major mistake. Very disappointed the Browns didn’t go out and get Houshmansada and Ray Lewis.

Once again, I am mourning the Browns forced move to Baltimore and letting Cleveland keep the name — without the heart and soul of what the Browns have represented.

What has happened in Cleveland over the past 10 years makes me wish we would have picked a new name and continued to mourn the loss of the “Baltimore Browns.”

As a history buff and sports nut, I do not like the term “the Browns came back” because it is not accurate, revisionist history.

Back to Jay Cutler: Although he came from behind in Cleveland last year to defeat the Browns, I am not interested. A big arm does not translate to victories, since Denver is 17-23 with Cutler (according to WKNR-AM 850).

But it would fun to see Cutler mouth off to Mangini on the sidelines.

Also heard mention of another rumor –the Browns shopping Braylon Edwards. Heard John Clayton on ESPN’s Mike and Mike mention Braylon’s name as a possible wide receiver to help another team.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Nomangenius-Koko traded Quinn. Just another player the so-called “New Browns” mishandled, misused, underused, etc.

Good luck, Brady. Actually, you’ll only need it if you stay in Cleveland.

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