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It's time.
It's time we all step back and recognize what is happening here...
...we are dealing with another season that very quickly digressed into a tank. It's okay that we all felt moments our expectations were elevated. We will always have a few preseason wins against other bad teams. But, make no mistake... its tanking time. Accept it. I understand some fans are at various stages in this acceptance.
Shock and Denial:
Maybe you are like @natedagg and just avoided watching Browns games this year. I did as well early on. Maybe you were confused why Duke Johnson, a change of pace back, wasn't leading the team in offensive touches. Maybe you blamed Josh McCown for being stuck in a very Josh McCown state of ability level. It's okay, Al Gore still seems confused as to why he wasn't President over a decade and a half ago.
Anger:
Maybe you get into arguments with @AZ_ on Sunday nights. Perhaps you are just ashamed you ever bought that Joe Haden jersey in a brand new shade of orange. Maybe you created a Jim O'Neil voodoo doll. If you are angry, go ahead and be angry for a day or two. However, remember that after too long, you come across as Eminem. Yeah, yeah, yeah, your mom and grew up tough... whatever dude, you're filthy rich. Pay for a therapist already.
Depression and Detachment:
Do you put the game on because you feel like you have to? Is the lack of optimism overwhelming, making you feel the entire roster needs to be dumped? This is the Charlie Sheen stage. You might as well pay for some bros to sit in your living room, drinking cheap cans of Pabst and watch VHS tapes of Vinny Testaverde throwing to Lawyer Tillman. It's a stage, but get past it... there's so much more waiting for you.
Dialogue and Bargaining:
I see most of the board right in this sweet spot, struggling through a discussion on where it all went wrong, and when. Was it hiring Farmer? Was it the Pettine defensive philosophy? Was it the scouting department? What is the meaning of Manziel's promotion to "Starter for the rest of the year?" It's like this new Gloria Estefan off broadway musical on the story of The Miami Sound Machine. I mean, it gives Gloria Estefan something to do, but it can't last forever. We gotta move on. We gotta...
Accept the Tank!
It's time we all step back and recognize what is happening here...
...we are dealing with another season that very quickly digressed into a tank. It's okay that we all felt moments our expectations were elevated. We will always have a few preseason wins against other bad teams. But, make no mistake... its tanking time. Accept it. I understand some fans are at various stages in this acceptance.
Shock and Denial:
Maybe you are like @natedagg and just avoided watching Browns games this year. I did as well early on. Maybe you were confused why Duke Johnson, a change of pace back, wasn't leading the team in offensive touches. Maybe you blamed Josh McCown for being stuck in a very Josh McCown state of ability level. It's okay, Al Gore still seems confused as to why he wasn't President over a decade and a half ago.
Anger:
Maybe you get into arguments with @AZ_ on Sunday nights. Perhaps you are just ashamed you ever bought that Joe Haden jersey in a brand new shade of orange. Maybe you created a Jim O'Neil voodoo doll. If you are angry, go ahead and be angry for a day or two. However, remember that after too long, you come across as Eminem. Yeah, yeah, yeah, your mom and grew up tough... whatever dude, you're filthy rich. Pay for a therapist already.
Depression and Detachment:
Do you put the game on because you feel like you have to? Is the lack of optimism overwhelming, making you feel the entire roster needs to be dumped? This is the Charlie Sheen stage. You might as well pay for some bros to sit in your living room, drinking cheap cans of Pabst and watch VHS tapes of Vinny Testaverde throwing to Lawyer Tillman. It's a stage, but get past it... there's so much more waiting for you.
Dialogue and Bargaining:
I see most of the board right in this sweet spot, struggling through a discussion on where it all went wrong, and when. Was it hiring Farmer? Was it the Pettine defensive philosophy? Was it the scouting department? What is the meaning of Manziel's promotion to "Starter for the rest of the year?" It's like this new Gloria Estefan off broadway musical on the story of The Miami Sound Machine. I mean, it gives Gloria Estefan something to do, but it can't last forever. We gotta move on. We gotta...
Accept the Tank!
