Any fans of Physics out there?

What happens when a “resistable force” (Lions Offense) meets a “moveable object” (Browns Defense)?  Surely this twist on the scientific paradox is more solvable than the more mainstream conundrum. 

Well, we Browns fans found out the answer to the above-listed question this past weekend and let me tell you...  The result was CRAP-TASTIC!!!  The “resistable force”, a Lions Offense that was in the Bottom 5 of the league, did just enough to slip by the “moveable object” (a Browns Defense that also ranked in the Bottom 5).  Adding insult to injury, a difference-making TD was scored by none other than Jeff Garcia.  Yes, the same purged QB from the 2004 edition of the Browns, who delivered more problems than promise in his 1-year tour.

Once again, the Browns found themselves severely on the short-end of the “time of possession” measuring stick.  Not only that, they were Minus 2 in the turnover battle because of 3 Dilfer INTs.  Reuben Droughns met the century mark in rushing for the first time this season and did so on only 19 carries.

Josh Cribbs finally got things going on Special Teams with a 90-yard Kick Return for a TD.  Unfortunately, that was the most excitement we’d see all day.

At this point, it really seems like a team that lacks identity.  This is easy to accomplish when your team is devoid of any superstar.  We can just sit back and hope that Charlie Frye, Braylon Edwards, and Kellen Winslow reincarnate the days of Kosar, Slaughter, and Newsome.  As much as I do like Reuben Droughns, I’m not entirely convinced that we could pass on an electric RB in the 2006 Draft… particularly if given an opportunity to draft Reggie Bush, Laurence Maroney, or DeAngelo Williams.  All three should be solid pros.  But, based on what I’ve seen from this defense, I’d be even more pleased with selecting a defensive standout such as:

• DE Mathias Kiwanuka (BC)
• LB AJ Hawk (OSU)
• DE Mario Williams (NC State)
• DT Halota Ngata (Oregon)
• LB Ahman Brooks (Virginia), or
• CB Jimmy Williams (Va Tech)

Perhaps a back such as USC’s LenDale White or Arizona’s Mike Bell (later in the draft) would still fill the need and allow the Browns to plug an important hole on Defense first?

*Note: Next up, our boys play the hapless 0-7 Houston Texans.  We simply CANNOT LOSE to a team like this…