Browns go down to Jets 24-20
Well, that was a pretty ending, was it?
The heavens opened during the 1st quarter and unleashed a wrath upon those in attendance at Cleveland Browns Stardium. Watching the game on tv made me extremely glad that I was sitting home (2 hours southwest of Cleveland) where it was bone dry. (Sorry, John!)
The first series featured the first teams. It also added credibility to my claim that Braylon Edwards really is that good of a WR. Did you see his touchdown grab from an off-the-mark DA pass? All the props goes to Braylon for that catch. I wish we’d get a chance to see what Brady could do throwing to Braylon and Donte, but doesn’t look like that’ll happen anytime soon.
So after the 1 hour weather delay, play resumed with the second stringers, led by Brady. It was great hearing the crowd cheer as he took the field. Brady continued to play through the beginning of the 4th quarter before being relieved by Ken Dorsey. Brady put together solid stats going 13 of 17 for 133 yards and 1 interception. When he exited the game, the Browns had a comfortable 10 point lead.
I should have stopped watching right then and there. Because the remainder of the game was like watching a train wreck. It was so frustrating! Especially the last 30 seconds of the game. How can you be that close to the goal line and NOT score? I wanted to bang my head against the wall.
I’ve never seen such a horrible pass/receiving showing as the time when Dorsey was in the game. 8 for 26? Ouch. And I know the argument. I remember it very clearly from when Brady got the mop-up duty last year. He was throwing to “scrubs” and being blocked for by them as well. However, I don’t recall the viewing of those portions of games as being that painful. Honestly, we couldn’t buy a reception and that was so hard to watch. The run game seemed to have broken down at that point too. Yucky.
But the 1st 3 quarters of the game showed that the Browns are much improved over last season. The team gave up too many “big plays” to the Jets, but seemed to not have that much trouble moving the chains or defending them. I’m loving that Shaun Rogers acquisition right about now!
The Favre talk wasn’t as much as I thought it’d be. Maybe that’s because much of it occured during the weather delay that I tuned out since I was “working” at the same time. I’m good with the multitasking yo.
The Browns official site posted a Brady highlight video. I’m going to do my own from the footage I capped. I loved the drive where Brady showed his mobility to give the team the 1st down. There is also a post-game lockerroom interview.
Extra Point: NY Jets TE A.J. Schable is ok. He was injured during a Browns kickoff return and left the field on a stretcher. He’s been released from the hospital. *whew*
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Friday, August 8th, 2008 at 5:45 pm under
Suz, you are the bomb! Thanks for all you do. We have go to get together next time i am in Cleveland. Maybe we can meet up at the New York Giants game Columbus Day? I’d love to meet you.
August 8th, 2008 at 6:39 pmYea, it is imperative that we meet! I was just talking to my brother about that Cowboys game.
Maybe if I can get a pair of tickets that won’t cost me my first born…
August 8th, 2008 at 7:06 pmAbout the jets injury…
Who was the first person to take a knee on the field, bow his head and pray for A.J. Schable’s well-being?
Not Brett. Not the Jets. Not the players on the field with him, but, you guessed it… Brady.
I have good pictures of this - be patient. I was just impressed, because here is Brady - clipboard in hand - on the sideline - very concerned with the down player - THE VERY FIRST TO PRAY. I know; I was there and I sawit firsthand.
Ned Flanders or not - I got goose flesh about that.
August 9th, 2008 at 11:03 amI posted a lot of pictures at the message board. be patient. It will load. More to come!
August 9th, 2008 at 1:12 pm