The Detroit Lions found out one thing today, it's almost impossible to lose to the Cleveland Browns. The 2-8 Lions spotted Cleveland a 24-3 lead in the first quarter. Then after taking the lead 31-27 in the third quarter, gave up a safety, a touchdown and a two point conversion to put the Browns up 37-31. Still Cleveland refused to win. Even after a desperation pass by Detroit was intercepted in the end zone to end the game, the Browns were not done. Pass interference was called on Hank Poteat. Detroit ball on the one, no time left. One last play. You guessed it. Matt Stafford throws a touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew. Browns lose.
While compiling a 1-8 record, you could always blame the offense for the losses. Sure the defense hasn't played very well but the offense has been [...]
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After two lackluster performances that resembled something out of an NFL Follies Film, Quinn has to be skating on thin ice with coach Eric Mangini. After all, didn't Quinn win the Browns' quarterback competition?
Cleveland has scored a meager 26 points in two games. Take away Josh Cribbs touchdown on a punt return and the offense has scored only 19 points. One touchdown and five field goals. Those numbers actually do the Brown's offense justice. Terrible is the best way to describe it.
I know Quinn should not shoulder the entire burden for this ineptness since his offensive line has allowed him to be sacked nine times. Some of that has been Brady's fault for holding the ball too long but the line has still under performed. After two games Quinn has completed 39 passes in 66 [...]
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