Fearless Prediction

I can't believe I'm writing this, but the Browns will win today 20-13. I have that on good authority.

I was at a party last night, and an attractive neighbor, with a tight little can, stated with certainty that the Browns would win today. Maybe it's all the vino I drank last night; maybe it's because, at long last, Carthon's gone; or maybe it's the tight little can, but I think the Browns will win.

Here's why. The Jets, despite their record, are really a pretty shitty football team. The Browns have been decent on defense, and now public enemy #1 is gone. Jeff Davidson can't be worse than Carthon. Plus, this is essentially the start of his audition for the big time. He should be willing to be aggressive and creative on offense today. I think they'll score enough points to win. Because the defense won't be on the field constantly, it should be able to come up with a few stops and hold the Jets' offense in check.

One last thing could help the offense immensely. If Charlie Frye comes out clean shaven, watch out. I've got to think the eight or nine hairs on his upper lip have to be incredibly distracting in the huddle and while the linemen are getting in their set positions. Come on Charlie, you're not a freshman in high school. Shave that damn thing and score some points.