Taking on the Champs

Preseason game No. 2 is tonight, and I couldn't be more exited than I am right now. I know, it's just a meaningless preseason game, but it's still a game — a game against the defending Super Bowl champs!

That aside, there are other factors in play tonight. First, this is the second preseason game. This is the game where the first teams really get some good work. Also, we're on the road, in prime time and on ESPN. This is big-time atmosphere for a preseason game.

One of two things will happen tonight: 1) We'll get a good preview of Week 6 when the Giants come to Cleveland for a Monday Night game, or 2) We won't see much because neither team will want to show their hand. Regardless, and I can't say this enough, it's a Browns game! (Can you tell I'm excited for football season?)

Three things I'm looking forward to in tonight's "game":

1. The Defense - Yes, I know this was something I was eager to see against the Jets. Let's be honest, though, this was a big weakness last season and they've spent some money trying to improve it in the offseason. I can't get enough good looks at this unit.
2. The Starters - They should play more than a series this week (if not more than a quarter), and they're playing against the defending world champs. This is going to be a great preseason test for them.
3. Brady Quinn - Seeing as how Crennel is content to go with Anderson, this is my only real chance to see Brady get some action (for now). He looked good last week against the Jets and I expect him to continue to play well, even if it is with the second-teamers.

Three things I'm not looking forward to in tonight's "game":

1. National Attention - Don't get me wrong, I like that the Browns are starting to get national media attention. But, come on, this is a preseason game. Nationally televising it means they'll be talking less about football and more about random stuff.
2. Braylon Edwards - How can I not be looking forward to seeing Braylon, you might ask? Simple, he's not playing tonight. Or, probably, next week. At least Travis Wilson will get a chance to play with the first unit though.
3. Uniforms - Brown pants! The Browns are going to wear brown pants for the first time ever. Why?!?! Why change the best uniforms is sports? And, why do it on a nationally-televised preseason game where the national media will talking about that instead of the football game? Stupid, stupid, stupid.