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2) Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles
You poor people of Cleveland. As I said before, during and after the 2016 NFL Draft, this had to be the Carson Wentz draft for the Browns. Stud prospects like this don't come around so often. And the Browns, quarterback-starved forever, had a chance to pick the North Dakota State product with Andrew Luck-type skills with the second overall pick. Instead, Cleveland signed Robert Griffin III and opted for Paul DePodesta's Moneyball approach, trading down twice before ultimately selecting a wide receiver (Corey Coleman). Sunday had to sting Browns fans, because it was that dreamy for the Eagles.

In delicious and cruel irony, Wentz started the season against the Browns. And despite playing in only one preseason game and missing a big chunk of August with broken ribs, Wentz tormented Cleveland in a 29-10 Eagles win, showing off his arm, touch, athleticism and savvy -- those qualities that should've made him a no-brainer Browns pick in the first place. The rookie signal caller carved up Cleveland's putrid defense to the tune of 278 passing yards, two touchdowns and no picks. Meanwhile, RGIII completed just 12 of his 26 passes for 190 yards, with zero TDs and a pick. Oh, and on Monday, Cleveland placed the QB on injured reserve due to a fractured coracoid bone in his left shoulder.


Over the summer, DePodesta told ESPN.com's Tony Grossi that the Browns didn't take Wentz because they didn't think he'd develop into a top-20 quarterback. That's laughable. When he was a baseball executive, DePodesta famously had the A's draft Jeremy Brown -- who didn't possess many real skills beyond drawing walks -- because his computer said so. Brown, dubbed the "Fat Catcher," predictably flamed out.

Fat chance this works in Cleveland's favor.

Wentz Bowl I is a harbinger of things to come -- for the quarterback and both teams involved.

Thanks mickey!

You're welcome V. Anything I can do to make you guys feel better.

Hopefully throughout the season I'll be able to return the favor!

Not likely. I do feel bad for RGIII though. I think he's a good guy. Just too injury prone. I also like Hue. He's a good coach and I think he can turn things around for your team.

Yeah I hope Jimmy gives him time to do it.

I think this is a do or die year for the Bengals can Marvin get them over the hump?

Who knows? If they make the playoffs I'll be on pins and needles. Good luck this season V.

Ooo one game an now he is Andrew Luck and Tom Brady and Peyton Manning all rolled into one...silly rabbit it's too early to make that judgement.

Saw this and started laughing, then I realized you posted it when the Bengals were 1-0 and had squeaked out a 1 point victory over the only team in the NFL that might be worse than the Browns.

Yep. The Bengals have definitely stunk the place up. I have serious doubts about a win Sunday.

Aw don't worry, we are here to make good teams look great and bad teams look good.

Having a tough stretch? Just play Cleveland, you'll feel much better..

But dont, and I repeat dont, be that team that loses to us.. oh dear god will someone be getting fired..

Yeah, but they'll be getting paid for the rest of the contract anyway so it would probably be a nice relief from what was turning out to be a bad season for that guy anyway.

We know it won't be Marvin. Win or lose he has a job for life.