Pathetic Effort (or Steeler Hangover)

Today may have been Cleveland's worst effort of the season. After the progress the offense has made under Jeff Davidson, today seemed to be a reincarnation of the days of Chris Palmer, Doug Pedersen and Spergoyn(sp?) Wynn. Just a pathetic effort all around. Charlie Frye had one of his worst games as a Brown. Now, I am a Frye defender, and there are many problems on the team (poor offensive line, inconsistent run game, poor hands by some of the receivers, Jerome Harrison's inability to ick up a blitz), but Charlie had, quite possibly, his worst game since the debacle against the Steelers last Christmas Eve. The team looked very lethargic; one of two possible results after last week's blown game. I thgought the Browns would continue to build on their progress and at least be competitive against the Bengals, and who expected a shutout against the worst D in the NFL. Absolutely pathetic. The Browns are the team struggling team use to rejuvinate their seasons. I only wish I'd been drunk for this game...watching the Browns sober is just too painful.

Other thoughts:

* Braylon Edwards should learn to keep his mouth shut. Until he shows up for every game and gets over the dropsies, he should not blame the coaching staff, Brian Russell, the QB, or anyone else.
* Contrary to Kevin Harlon's opinion, Edwards grabbing Frye on the sidelines was not an attack. However, some disciplinary action may be needed.
* Rich Gannon has improved as a commentator, but he always seems on the verge of falling asleep in the booth...of course, maybe that's just from watching the Browns.
* How did this officiating crew get 100% postseason assignments last season? Jeff Triplette, at least to my perspective, is one of the worts officials in the league. Of course, that could be due to the fact he's the ref who knocked Orlando Brown out with a flag to the eye in 1999.
* Question: who will we pick next April in the first round? We'll have a high choice...again.