Monday, July 14, 2014

A Rare Example of Objectivity

Mike Wilkening of PFT explains ranking the Cleveland Browns' 22nd Power Ranking, and I'm still stunned that I couldn't find any stupidity or ignorance anywhere in his article!

Anybody who thinks I'm a homer needs to read this article!  

The important things are: 

1: He wonders how good Hoyer can be (rather than defaulting to the ole' toilet-flush), and admits that he doesn't know about Manziel either.  THAT is FAIR.

2: Mike precisley and accurately lists each and every strength of this team, in depth.  He describes a talented team which ought to rank pretty high, but cites questions at quarterback as the big drawback.

And--okay, Mike wasn't perfect, because he seems to think that Big Ben can beat the Browns despite a roster full of has-beens and bums.  Also, he points out that the Ravens have re-tooled.

The Ravens have indeed re-tooled, but didn't have the cap-space to fill the holes.  They have weaknesses.  Doctor Evil has done a great job with what he had, as usual, but the Ravens aren't all that anymore.

But with all the chanting and mantras filling the air, I can't fault Mike for letting some of the mystical hypnotic superstitious crap penetrate his brain and contaminate his thoughts.  I'm used to it, and am still a big fan of this writer!

The 22 ranking doesn't bother me.  It seems low to me, but you can't knock the guy when quarterback is far from settled.  If the Browns' quarterback isn't better than Campbell or Weeden, we'll indeed get more of the same crap.

I credit Mike for ranking them as high as he did, as it seems to reflect at least a little respect for the home town boy and/or Mister Selfie.

You rank the Browns 30th, you are a cretin.  You rank them 22nd and make an intelligent case, you're my hero.  You go, Mike!

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