Folks, one game back in September did not turn the Browns into a playoff team and the Bengals into a blundering franchise.

It has taken work for both teams to end up where they are.

The Browns have developed and followed a plan since GM Phil Savage arrived. He has made his mistakes and has had his share of good fortune, but in the end, the blueprint and the follow-through have the Browns thinking about the playoffs.

The Bengals have drafted players with great talent and no character, and other than the Oakland Raiders of the 70s, it just doesn't work. Coach Marvin Lewis seems to be a great guy, but with the lack of control of that franchise, no one would have been able to keep it from slamming into the wall. All you have to know about the bungling Bengals is that Chris Henry after his 3,974th suspension is back in uniform and playing … a lot. Most teams would have cut him instantly. If the foundation isn't solid, and it ain't, Mr. Mike Brown, the house will crumble.

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