Joe Thomas is suffering some growing pains - two holding penalties in the quarter.

 It's getting more and more apparent that Charlie Frye won't be giving up his job without a fight.  He's gotten off some nice passes and heck, Joshua Cribbs actually held on to a third down pass for a first down with 44 seconds to go in the quarter.

The fact that Frye has shaken off the gaffe that cost the Browns a touchdown shows some growth on his part.  He's driving the offense with confidence.  It would help if the receivers actually held on to th eball.

You actually hear something down here that those who attend Browns games haven't heard in a while - excitement.  Although that was marred by complete and utter lack of clock management.  Chiefs 7, Browns 6.  Half-time.

Brodie Freakin' Coyle from Alabama is starting.  He wasn't htat great in college, I doubt he'll be much better as a pro.

It's good to see Eric Wright get off to a good start playing solid defense and a decent pass rush on a subsequent play, but if teams keep running for 17 yards on a third and 20 it ain' t gonna much matter.  A year later, that pass defense still resembles a sieve. 

I love seeing the parking lot at Muny Lot filled with smoking grills, pumping out the aroma of burgers, beer and brats.  Hell, on today - when football truly starts - I can even tolerate the occasional drunk with delusions of grandeur.

I"m blogging from the Browns v. the Chiefs.  Just something for Browns fans to keep their eyes on - Eric Wright makes the start at cornerback.  The Browns brain trust said that he had had first round talent - apparently they were right.

Frye apparently won the now infamous coin toss to see who starts.  Wonder if he knows ESPN and others have been raggin' on that for a day no.    To say he looks rusty is an understatement.  On the first drive he looks as if he's playing like someone in danger of losing his job.