Wait Til Next Year for the Browns on Day 1?
I knew it was going to be an uphill battle this year with the Cleveland Browns. Hell, every year is an uphill battle in the NFL.
But this year, was the first time in a long time that I thought the Browns had really made some improvements to the team. And it all started with the signing of LeCharles Bentley, a Pro Bowl center from the New Orleans Saints. He was expected to anchor a new and improved cast of characters on the offensive line.
And now, on basically the first day of practice, Bentley goes down for the season after tearing his patellar tendon in his knee.
So, does that mean that Browns fans should just start looking forward to next season, even before this one begins? I guess it depends on what the Browns do in response to losing Bentley, but you can’t possibly think that they can replace him.
Why do Browns fans remain fans? What rewards are there?
But I will still be there watching every game this season. Maybe they can still improve upon their 6-win season from last year. Maybe this team will give me something, ANYTHING to get excited about, but it just became a hell of a lot less likely with the injury to LeCharles Bentley today.
Let’s just put this in perspective. Not that I would ever wish injury on any player for any team in the NFL, but think of it this way.
Ben Roethlisberger smashes his entire body including his head into a car from a motorcycle and doesn’t appear to be much worse for the wear. The Browns’ Bentley steps the wrong way and his season is done.
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This is a huge loss but lets be rational about it. LeCharles was going to be a huge part of this team no doubt about it. But look at this team compared to last season. Year two of a new defense and new offense. We get back Kellen Winslow, who if stays healthy, is one of the best looking tight ends in football. We get back Gary Baxter, Lee Suggs, and Joe Andruzzi and have added, well, you know all of the free agents that we’ve added. Not to mention a Orpheus Roye and Alvin McKinley were both playing hurt last year. The point that I am trying to make is that we weren’t headed to the Super Bowl we’re simply looking to improve on a 6-10 record from last year. The real story is whether or not Chuck Frye can play quarterback. I know a lot of that depends on the line. The o-line will be fine as long we don’t have any other serious injuries. Oh the part about getting Lee Suggs back was a joke. Hope that was obvious although some of you may know I do have a Lee Suggs jersey. True Story
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