We are officially half-way through the regular season. In past year that "regular" qualifier would be unnecessary, but this year its still a very real possibility that we could have more than 8 games before closing down for the offseason.
So what is there to talk about? Normally, now would be a good time to start talking about which coaches should be scapegoated, which untested rookies should be given playing time in what is already a lost cause, and which positions will be most important for the draft next year.
Instead, I'm going to figure out how we got here, sitting at 5-3:
>> No major injuries. Have the football gods decided we've be retributed against enough? I don't know, and I'm knocking on wood while writing this, but so far we haven't had any major injuries, other than the carry-overs from last year, and the guys who are old enough for the injuries to be expected.
>> A stable offensive line. Hallelujah, Phil Savage!! After all the years talking about "what if", this is an amazing turn of events.
>> A competent, smart QB
>> A receiving corp that runs good routes, and makes things happen after the catch, allowing the QB to look competent and smart
>> A kick returning team that provides regular good field positions
>> A punting team that (rarely) gives up good field position.
>> An offensive coordinator who isn't afraid to play to the team's strength and throw the ball alot.
>> A defense that, while bad, still comes through with a game-saving stop or an opportunistic turnover just enough to let us win.
My biggest concern is how much talk the Browns are getting from the national pin-heads. Its a sure sign that we have some disappointment ahead of us. But hopefully we can still pull out enough games to make the end of the season exciting.
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even with all of the optimism in 2007 i still give the brownies only a 50-50 shot against the steelers. that team by the rivers has fielded a brutally tough defense this year and i'm not sure that our own D is up to the challenge. i think coming into baltimore 5-4 with a well-played game is bonus. that being said, there's a chance that the 'any given sunday' rule could take effect. with enough preparation i think this browns team can shock pittsburgh at home. hopefully that stop in overtime will give the defense some confidence to bring some heat on rothlisberger. GO BROWNS!
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