Aug 18th 2008 9:15PM by Ryan Wilson (author feed)
Filed under: Browns, Giants, AFC North, NFC East
We’re not even halfway through tonight’s Browns-Giants game and Cleveland fans are already looking forward to the 2009 season. With 8:48 left in the second half, the Browns are trailing the defending world champs 30-3. And, really, it hasn’t even been that close.

After an opening drive that resulted in a Phil Dawson field goal, the Browns have looked like, well, the Browns anytime prior to last season. Since taking the 3-0 lead, Cleveland has given up three touchdowns in four New York possessions, had a punt blocked for a safety, and the subsequent kick resulted in another touchdown. Great start to ‘08

But it gets worse: starting quarterback Derek Anderson, looking more like the guy the Ravens put on the practice squad in 2005 than a Pro Bowler, was 4 of 10 for 20 yards before taking a vicious sack that promptly led to him leaving the game.

The Monday Night Football crew speculated that Anderson had suffered a concussion, but I’m guessing he was just tired of taking a beating. Either way, it’s BRADY QUINN TIME! Which, shockingly, has been something of a letdown. Through two drives, he’s 0 for 1 with -1 yards rushing.

Next stop: Super Bowl!

In less depressing news, Donte’ Stallworth didn’t maim Braylon Edwards tonight.