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j/c:

I am not going to get into the nonsense that was introduced after my last post.

I do want to talk about the excitement surrounding the team. After years of knowing how bad our talent was, I find it remarkably thrilling that we are so loaded w/talent. I think it's cool as hell we're getting so much positive national attention. I also think we're going to get multiple prime-time games because the networks understand the excitement that Dorsey's Browns are generating.

I also want to add that I've listened to posters on here saying how the media tries to make us look bad. I never agreed w/that. I simply thought we were bad. Now, we have talent and the national media is rightfully taking notice.

It's a good feeling to finally feel optimistic about this team. Dorsey is doing a masterful job and I want to soak it all in.

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Browns are up to 9th in ESPN's latest Power Rankings. The Ravens are 13th, Steelers are 16th, and Bengals are 28th.

Nice! ESPN can still.....something not nice.

I don't think we are America's team. We might be the team of the moment.

We could become that, but that takes time and winning some games, or at least being in close, exciting games

Would you stop being so pragmatic? It’s been a long time since the hyperbole for us has been positive and interesting. Celebrate the joy, for tomorrow it may all blow up in our face.

Yeah, we are not America's Team. However, it's nice to finally hear positive things about the Browns and to be legitimately excited about the talent on the team.

I agree....and hopefully a HC with some hope as well.

I always felt we gave up on Palmer too soon, but after that, it's been one boob after another.

I have high hopes for Freddie, but he is unproven.


My hope in him is he is a former QB. He played big time football, and his southern roots will resonate through the team. He sounds like a normal guy who played QB at Alabama.

I think all players can respect that even if he didn't play in the NFL. They know he could ball.

Sorry, pragmatic is my middle name.


That said, I am as excited as anybody. I am at the age where I don't like to wish a portion of my life away, but sure, if tomorrow was September, I would be a happy camper.


Look, we are all in the same boat. Some of us want to see the first, some of use want to see another...I don't want to say last, but it could be....I never thought it would be this friggen long since our last in 64.

I went from a teen to a old man in between. We are about to enter another golden era. I started out in one, and want to finish up in one....not all that soon of course, but that is up to my Maker.

For now, that's actually enough for me.

It's been interesting to see the change in coverage since mid-season 2018. Granted, it's a lot more fun than hearing Rich Eisen say "Browns are gonna brown." In all, the tone is more positive because the news itself is more positive.

I have yet to let it go to my head, because this team hasn't taken a single snap yet. I love the potential I see, but I want to actually see it before I let myself get all stoopit crazy with Browns Fever.

Is CLE the new 'America's Team?' Not yet.

They are the latest off season media darlings because of the novelty of their situation, and that's understandable. But in order to take the title, I feel they must earn the new fan base with entertaining games and exciting wins. To be called 'America's Team,' they have to sell themselves to the casual football fan and bring them along. CLE has a chance to do that, but they can't actually begin earning it until reg season 2019.

Until then, I'm more than happy reading the new press, learning about the new locker room and keeping track of the new developments.

Gotta say it: I haven't been this interested/involved with the off-season Browns in a long lotta years. Not like this. It's rather fun.

Can't wait,
Clem

Hey Clem...............I don't think we are America's Team or ever will be. I simply put the positive stuff in this thread because it's a positive thread. LOL

I don't know if there is an "America's Team." I see a lot of Dallas and Pittsburgh jerseys, bumper stickers, caps, etc in my travels. Not sure if any of them are America's Team.

All I know is that America is taking notice of the Browns because John "Freaking" Dorsey is building a very talented roster. I think it's cool as hell and I am embracing the positive feedback.

I've been waiting for this since BB was our coach. I'm done with the cautious optimism...I'm all stoopit crazy with Browns fever! It started when Randall handed Hue the ball after that interception. 12-4 baby. Mark it down.

We will be taking over the North. Very frikking shortly.

That was freakkin' epic.
After that game, I heard that someone on the team said that Randall could have run some good yardage back... but that handoff was the better play.



Hey- for the record, I was never a Hue Hater... but when I saw that, I just smiled, shook my head, and said:





'Style points': off the charts.

I'm not a fan of the America's team.. I do Love hearing that the Browns have the largest and Greatest Fan Base !

It's only going to get larger my friend. And some people snickered to know I was a Browns fan, actually had season tickets and actually went to games 6-7 times a year.

They aren't feeling sorry for me anymore.



It feels good, but as I told them then and will forever, I stick with my team no matter what. Once you are in my inner circle, you are in, I don't bail. The Browns have been, and always will be, IN.

Me too. Ever since I knew what football was. Browns all the way. When they left? I didn't watch much football. At all.

That's how I do my friendships, too. Womb 2 tomb.
Loyal unless (or until) you betray that loyalty.
Then you're dead. For good. Until they plant you.

I've been screwed by former 'Inner Circlers' in the past. With some, I've actually "kissed and made up," but I never let them all the way back in.

I was ready to bail on the Browns a few years back when it was so unbearable. Even if I had, I would never have been as deep a fan of any other squad. I've been O&B since I was 3-4 years old. It's part of the family fabric.

Kinda nice seeing things turn positive while I can still get to a game or two. Like you, I really hope to see them win it all. Spend my Golden Years on top, just like when I was a wee sprat.

Fan since the fumble game. Never considered bailing.

I don't understand the notion of bailing on your team. You pick a team and stick with that team regardless. I am from RI and have been a fan since 67. Geographically, made no sense, but they were my team from day 1 and I have and always will be a loyal, passionate fanatic of the Browns.

Good stuff Tab!

That's a great rule when drinking. Man, I miss drinking lol On pain meds so alcohol becomes dangerous... I intend to stick around long enough to see us win at least one. I am not getting any younger... It's funny. Back in the day they always told me if I quit smoking and drinking I'd feel so much better. Haven't had a cig for 12 years and haven't been drunk in about that long as well. I sure as heck don't feel better lol

I've been a fan since I was five years old. That was 52 years ago. I never got to see Jim Brown live but I did get to see Leroy Kelly Lived through the Warfield trade. The Mike Phipps era. Then red right 88. The drive. The fumble. The stupidity of firing Marty. The move. Lost a lot of Browns items the day that was announced. Burned it all. I swear if I saw Model walking down the street that day I would have run him over with my car. We might have gone to the Super Bowl that year. That was a really good team. Finally, the rebirth. It has been a long road to get here. Lots of disappointments, along with some thrills as well. Good team or 0-16 I am a Browns fan. 4 life!

Ever since Baker got the start, Oklahoma had TV coverage for every Brown game. So I guess it's arguable that the Browns are "Oklahoma's team," not having an in-state NFL franchise...LOL. And if Seibert makes the grade, he'll be very conspicuous, as kickers are.

I was very grateful that every Browns game after Baker started was on TV here. It was like getting the Sunday Ticket for free. I hope they keep that up this season and adding OBJ and Seibert is only icing on the cake. As far as being Oklahomas team, lets just say they are Oklahomas newest toy, but Dallas fandom runs deep in most of the state and the north and east portions, KC fares very well. If the Browns are winners this season, I can see a Brown and Orange wave forming across the state.

I wonder how often Cardinals games will be televised?

Must be trending in that direction. I'm not a band wagon fan. I have been a Dallas Cowboys fan for 45 years now. Really like a lot of the browns players and started watching more and more games. Really glad to see this team coming back to the light. I've never had another team but decided to join here and talk a little football with you guys. I'm hooked and with be faithful to this team as well going forward. Hopefully you guy will accept a two team guy. Go Dawgs!

Welcome.

We've got a lot of snarling dawgs here, but if you talk good football and seem cool, you'll be ok.

Heads up: nobody here likes the Cowboys. I used to, but that was in the 70s.

Lamp, how do you know nobody here likes the Cowboys?

Or other teams?

My heart is with the Browns, but I have a soft spot for other teams and root for them in the playoffs. (Jax, because I was born there, and Atl because I live in Atl)

Its totally ok to like other teams and post on this forum.

Welcome. Look forward to hearing your opinions and football thoughts.

thanks, I won't cause any problems or have other agendas. I just love football. It's been 24 years since I've had much to cheer about. My wife is from Ohio and we still own a rental house there. Antwerp, if anyone knows where the heck that is. Been around forums for about 15 years now and still help Moderate one.


Just football all the time.

You are right,Eve. I didn't realize it was totally ok to like other teams and post on this forum.

Never realized that,until you said.

2019: there aren't a lot of Dallas fans here.

But do your thing man. I hope you stick around. Roger Staubach was my first NFL fave.

You will get all the AZ Cardinals games this year... new #1 pick to feature and all.

I hope you're right bone ... we deserve a long run of fun/success

You'd think keeping the ball rolling is way easier than getting it started, but let's hope we can maintain a good balance of cap management and talent acquisition