Steelers 34 Browns 7

The following are my thoughts on today's opening game debacle:

1. Charlie Frye looked like he had never played a game in his life. He must be the only quarterback who doesnt understand the concept of throwing the ball away. I mean Rex Grossman at least knows how to throw a ball out of bounds. So much for all that he learned this summer with Donvan McNabb. I think it is a good chance that today was his last action he sees as quarterback of this franchise.


2. Derrick Anderson was ok and at least he looked like he knew what to do when he was in there. I ripped him in the preseason for looking lost but he gives us a much better chance to win until the powers that be see fit to let Brady Quinn put down the damn clipboard.


3. I wont rip Coach Chud's playcalling, but with having a trio of young quarterbacks, it is imperative to not go away from the running game down 17 in the second quarter.


4. I really thought the offensive line was solid today. Frye basically sacked himself today numerous times. I didnt expect a totally cohesive unit out there but I expect it to improve as the year goes on and especially after week 4 when Ryan Tucker comes back.


5. The defensive as a whole was ok, we did give up our share of big plays but the offense did them no favors. I thought we did a good job of getting pressure on the quarterback but still have plenty of room for improvement.


6. Did Romeo Crennel move at all during the game, all I saw from him was his arms folded and looking puzzled. You would think a guy who has his job on the line would show a little bit of intensity. That is why I liked the fire that Todd Grantham showed and if becomes the next coach I dont think many of us would be upset.


7. Living in Reading, PA I was forced to go to a sportsbar littered with Steeler Fans to watch the game today. But I must give a shout out to the three fellow Browns fans who sat with me today. As one of these Dawgs pointed out the two words you will never hear when describing a Steeler fan are classy and sophisticated.


8. My last thought is that if Paul Ernster is on the roster come Monday something is wrong. I'm not blaming him for the loss but his bonehead play of dropping a punt started the ball rolling down the slippery slope today.

My 3 gameballs go to

1. Kellen Winslow- Played a good game today and really seemed to try and get something started on offense. I loved how he told Vickers to stop with the dance down 17. Shows that he wants to take on a leadership role.


2. Joe Thomas- For his first game I thought he was solid. I like the aggression he plays with.


3. Derek Anderson- Came into a tought situation and played admirably and if your not going to play Quinn right now he deserves the start. I dont think he set the world on fire but he at least gave the team a chance.

My 3 goathorns go to

1. Paul Ernster- As mentioned above got the season off to a rocky start. Im praying Zastudil's back gets a lot better quickly.


2. Charlie Frye- Played easily his worse game as a Brown. Hopefully sometime soon Brady will pass him the damn clipboard.


3. Lawrence Vickers- Made a complete ass of himself out there dancing after scoring a touchdown as mentioned above. Was just glad to see someone call him out on it.

If anyone has anything they disagree with me on I would love to hear from you. Folks hopefully things get better next week.