"Big Baby", More Like Big Time

With a nickname like "Big Baby", it doesn't exactly cast a positive light, but Shaun Rogers has officially worn out his nickname and is need of a new one. How about "Big Time" instead? I don't think anyone can argue with the fact that Shaun Rogers is a hulk of a man, standing 6'4" and 360lbs. He is an absolute freak. I believe he finished yesterday's game with 9 tackles, a sack and a blocked field goal. He even managed to recover the ball after he blocked the field goal. He has been playing at a Pro-Bowl level all season on one of the worst defenses in the league. If there is a bright spot on the defense, I guarantee that Shaun Rogers is it. His play has elevated that of his teammates. Make no mistake about it, without Shaun Rogers, we'd probably be 0-7. He makes everyone around him play that much better. If only there was someway to get Quinn on the field, then we'd have a dynamic leadership duo. One on each side of the ball. The reason I say Quinn is because Cleveland is trying to run Kellen Winslow, the undisputed leader of the offense, out of town because the organization has sensitive feelings.
Kellen Winslow's recent dispute with the organization is uncalled for. The organization basically admitted that it screwed up when it rescinded its suspension of Winslow. Now, I do have to give Cleveland props because before I lambasted the organization for not owning up to its mistakes. So at least they are making progress in the right direction, however, scuffles like this shouldn't ever take place in the first place. Winslow spoke his mind. There is nothing wrong with that. He realizes that if he doesn't vocalize his discontent, nothing is going to be done to evoke change to fix what is wrong. He knows how to push the buttons of the coach and management which can be a bad thing if you push too many buttons, but he has used this ability to try and address some in house issues. Now, hopefully, Savage and Winslow will realize that the team is better with him on the field, not off it. The team has won two out of its last three games and it should have been three out of its last three but the Browns decided not to show up against the Redskins. With Winslow back and all of the off-the-field issues supposedly resolved, I pray that Cleveland will go on a little run and make a push to the playoffs because after Pittsburgh's loss, they sit just two games back with plenty of football left this season. I am by no means predicting a playoff birth for the Browns nor am I saying that they are playing well right now because their record stands at 3-4. I am saying that they have an opportunity and it is up to them to make the most of it. The remaining games will be very telling as to the future of the franchise. I am very anxious to see how it plays out because in my opinion, everyone on the team is playing for a job for next season. They are in essence "trying out" for a chance to continue to be a part of this once proud organization.