New Browns Reach New Low

In losing to a very ordinary Green Bay team, 31-3, Sunday the Browns reached their lowest level of futility since returning as an expansion team in 1999, which means it's the saddest moment in the history of pro football in Cleveland. I echo what Reggie Rucker said on Channel 5 Sunday night. "Embarrassing," he said.

"Shameful," I say.

Anyone who shows up at Browns Stadium the rest of the year should have a big brown "S" stamped on his or her forehead identifying that person as Stupid, a Sap, and a Sucker.

Please, do not buy tickets for the remaining games unless you purchase them on e-bay or Craig's List or even on the streets for less than face value. Many people will be happy to unload their tickets for whatever they can salvage. They've already done their duty. They financed Donte Stallworth's $4 million roster bonus. Donte was injury prone, slow to heal and no good. Quite a trifecta. And they gave him the $4 million anyway. Meanwhile, Josh Cribbs wonders why they won't sweeten his deal. Don't we all.

The message must be sent to Randy Lerner and the NFL that the Browns are the Titanic and there aren't any lifeboats. Randy's only option is to sell the team, move to England and enjoy his Aston Villa soccer team.

Look for the official lines for high school playoff games in this space next week. For information and recreation only.

This article reprinted from CoughlinUnplugged.com, through a partnership between Dan Coughlin and The Cleveland Leader. To read more of his writing, visit his website.