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Any one know when the heck Hill is eligible to play? Someone who can actually cover and tackle is desperately needed in our secondary. Anyone have a hunch, a gut feeing ?

He might just, could just become our next hammer. Can you say "hammer time " ? !

Through 3 games, the Bengals look like the best team in the AFC . But it's a long season and a lot can happen in 16 games . Still, they have the best talent and balance in the conference. The only legit question is whether Dalton can lead the troops during the playoffs.

Well sort of. We had all our starters except Pearce and managed only hit tonight. It's no big deal if it's one night. We just don't want to take our foot completely off the gas pedal and limp into the playoffs against what looks like the Tigers or Royals. I am sure Buck will have em ready.

Well, judging from tonight's laid egg at NY, we aren't likely to catch LA. This team is unofficially in cruise control, well maybe sub cruise control. We might as well gird ourselves for Detroit or KC.

Max, after listening to him this afternoon I don't what else the man can do. He, the organization, NFL, Goodell all screwed up- all because of Rice's one time colossal gaffe. It's done, everyone just needs to move on and starting concentrating on the "damn game". Even Mike Ditka, a guest earlier today on Mike & Mike, opined that we, media, everyone has blown this thing way out of proportion. Its time for everyone to focus on what's good about the game and put this negative stuff to rest.

We need to win 5 out the last 7 and hope Angles get virtually swept by As and M's.

We needed to have drafted a solid WR and TE in this year's draft. This need has only intensified with the loss of Pitta and uncertainties with Torrey (although I think we find a way to sign him). Steve Smith is 35 and we will need another possession WR as well. I expect next year's FA and draft to largely focus on WR, TE, S and CB.

Crav, you are spot on. Our D tried to give it away. Notwithstanding the missed/blocked FG by Cundiff, imagine the outcome if the Browns had a healthy Jordan Cameron and Josh Gordon. Yep, we were extremely fortunate to have won that game. But a W is a W and I'll take good fortune over skill any time. btw- when is the NFL going to clear Will Hill to return ? He cant return soon enough.

It says our leader, organization and team are at a crossroads and a serious juncture - one that will define this franchise going forward. You can't blow this off and assume the team's on the field performance and organizational screwup are mutually exclusive. It leaves you with a very unsettling feeling about the future.

Okayyyyy. Let's touch base on Sunday.

Rmaniac52, I think we all felt the same way going into last year's tilt in Cleveland which we lost 24-18. Jason Campbell started that game; Hoyer is starting Sunday and he just knocked off a very stout NO team. I would give the Browns, not us, the edge in this 1 game.

I m with Rasta et al on a close, low scoring, "grinder" game. As with most games, the outcome could easily hinge on 1 or 2 critical 4th Q plays. The Browns and Hoyer needed a 4th down conversion in their territory to sustain a drive and kick a winning FG to beat Saints. They were on the losing side of that scenario in week 1 against the Steelers at the Burgh. The Browns are beginning to play with a certain swagger and substance we haven't seen in a while. Their 12th man will be pumped. I see a very close, competitive game on Sunday. Defense will be stiff on both sides and points at a premium. Barring a rash of turnovers, I see a 3-5 point game w/a score 16-13 or 20-16.

Wagner is becoming quite a find and a much needed one on the OL.

With 10 games left, we are 2 1/2 games behind LA Angels. LA closes its season with Texas at home, followed by challenging trips to Oakland and Seattle - two teams struggling to make the WC. Meanwhile, we have Bosox at home, then trips to NY and Toronto. In short, its unlikely but we could catch LA and capture #1 seed. As I understand, #1 seed plays the WC winner, while #2 plays #3 (likely Detroit or KC). If you had your druthers, would you rather see the Os capture #1 and play WC winner or get #2 and play Detroit or KC ? What's our more favorable path to the WS ?

Max, I disagree. This guy hung around until what the 4th or 5th round. There was ample time to draft West - a guy the organization really coveted. Anyway, that ship has sailed but it's frustrating to watch us pass on these guys when the FO knew it eventually needed to replace Rice and West would have been an ideal successor.

Yep. this organization totally blew that one. After all this talk and hyperbole about drafting this local Towson boy; only to have passed on him was a major disappointment. Totally blew that one and I have a feeling we are going to regret it, starting Sunday.

How sweet it is !!! . Also, did you see where the Yanks and Girardi were having a meltdown last night against Tampa Bay. How great to be celebrating the AL East while the "once" mighty Yanks, Bosox will be sitting on the couch in October.

Os looking good tonight, especially after watching DeAza's bases clearing triple. I really would like to see Buck use him and his speed as lead off hitter, and put Markakis at 2. This team is going to have to manufacture runs in the playoffs and De Aza would be excellent at lead off.

Couldn't agree more. After upsetting the Saints and practically upsetting the Stealers at Heinz, that team will be absolutely pumped on Sunday. Plus, Pettine would love nothing better than to beat his old coach and friend Harbaugh. This all points to a super amped up crowd and inspired performance by the Browns.

Hey, is Bazooka Joe visiting Mickey Ds again ?

Max, I hope our D brings it Sunday. I am expecting a slobberknocker in Cleveland.

Arent we expecting him to play by week 5 or 6 ?

Does anyone know his status and when he is eligible to return. I read somewhere that, under the recent NFL Actions on Josh Gordon et al, he might be eligible to return sooner than later. Anyone know what week he can return ?

Crav, you are back !