Found December 18, 2011 on Waiting For Next Year: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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The Cleveland Browns decided to protect their draft position by dropping a game they led by more than a score to the Arizona Cardinals.  At least that’s how you have to think about it if you want to look at the glass half full.  The Browns outplayed the Cardinals for pretty much the entire game before blowing a ten point lead in the fourth quarter and then losing it in overtime 20-17. On Twitter, someone asked why I would even want the Browns to win a game when it would hurt their chances in the draft.  My reply was that watching the Browns is like watching a sci-fi movie.  You have to suspend disbelief while the game is happening as you’re rooting for the team to win.  You can look at the implications of what they do on Sunday later.  No matter this week, as the Browns find another way to lose, this time in overtime. Go ahead and launch a QB controversy if you want, but I’ll skip it.  Seneca Wallace looked good at times against the Cardinals defense.  Seneca Walla...
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