Associated Press: After a lackluster performance last Saturday in Green Bay, which saw the Cleveland Browns establish themselves as the worst team in the NFL after 1 preseason game, the Browns are scouring the area for local talent in hopes of hitting lightning in a bottle. And as luck may have it, the solution to the elephant in the room for the Browns, the quarterback situation, could perhaps be right in their backyard in Berea and just across town in University Heights.
Berea happens to be the home of Baldwin Wallace quarterback Anthony Gardner. Yes, that Anthony Gardner. Gardner's talents are no secret to the northeast Ohio football fans. Many believe, including himself, that he is the greatest athlete to ever walk through the halls of St. Edward High School. In his time at Baldwin Wallace, he has quickly established himself as the most unstoppable force in the history of the OAC football. In a stretch to begin the season, he was averaging 320 of passing offense, and over 100 yards of running offense just by HIMSELF! Can you say PRODUCTION! Local scouts have been puzzled for years about how teams like Florida, LSU, USC, and Tennessee have continually missed on this kid. They haven't been able to wrap their heads around how teams don't wanna take a chance on Michael Vick 2.0. Luckily, the Browns scouting department has been a little swifter in their praise. One scout is quoted to say "he's Zac Efron with an arm," while others have said "I haven't seen a prospect like this since Ron Pauwless." Gardner can make all the throws at every level of the field. When he runs the ball, he has speed to the corner and power between the tackles. If the Browns can swing a deal for this kid, the dawg pound can once again rejoice.
On the heels of that announcement, there has also been some buzz about some private meetings between Eric Mangini and Rudy Kirbus. Kirbus, of course, one of the most celebrated all around athletes of the last 20 years, a staple of Wildcat High lure and legacy, has been looking for a opportunity to get back under center. No one has seen or heard from Rudy in quite some time. There were rumors that he was spotted at a small Irish pub in downtown Willoughby in mid July. Others have sworn to have seen him singing Thunder Road in a small speak easy in downtown during a Tuesday night Kareoke Night. But recently, sources close to his family have revealed that he is the offensive coordinator for a small high school team in rural Kansas. He has shocked and awed Laurel county Kansas, as his teams have averaged a state record 54 points a game and 740 yards of total offense per game. People wonder whether he can still hit the 20 yard comeback route from the right hash. Others cannot wrap their head around his lingering mobility issues. Being a slow unathletic quarterback does not lend itself to the AFC North division. But inside Mangini's inner circle, there is a phenomenal belief that this kid still has magic in his arm. His rocket throws that scorched the likes of Muskingum's second team defense and Capital's first team defense are something that can soon be a reality for Browns fans.
WILDCAT ANYONE? Yes, yes, I know what you're thinking. This is setting up to be the most incredible wildcat combination since its inception as an en vogue style of offense. The sky is the limit for these two, and the Browns offensive staff is busy putting together multiple packages of Wildcat offense. There hasn't been two weapons like this since the 20 minutes that Chris Webber and Shaquille O'Neal were teammates in the beginning moments in the 1993 draft. There has been nothing like this since the Steiner Brothers or Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. Derek Anderson and Ron Mercer playing on the same Kentucky team think this is unfair. The '04 Columbus Brookhaven basketball team thinks this is unfair. It is a perfect storm of speed and power, rocket arm and precision, looks and brains. Just with the buzz of these rumors this week, the vegas line and prop bets assoiciated with the Browns have gone off the board. The total wins has jumped from 4 to 6. More on this announcement to come in the days leading up to what can potentially be the greatest moment in the history of the Browns.
In more of a reactionary move, YOUGOTJC is reporting that the Cleveland Browns are also hot on the trail of Brandom Mimes to fill a gaping hole at wide receiver. He could be in camp by the end of the week. Mimes, known more for his dominant post play, elevator like hops, and not wearing socks when he plays basketball has been dominating open gyms and men's leagues over the summer. Asked if he would try football for the Browns, and he noted that he's an incredible Madden player, plays with the Browns but uses the Jet's playbook. As luck may have it, Mangini has moved over the the Browns with the exact same playbook. It should be an easy transition. Look for Mimes to dominate on the goal line, as he replaces Braylon Edward's corpse. For all you fantasy geeks, look for 12-15 jump ball touchdowns in the corner of the end zone for Mimes. Mimes can be an asset all over the field in the passing game. He will also be involved in the Wildcat packages.
If these 3 moves signify anything, it's that the Browns are committed to winning in 09. And that it is a great day to be a Browns fan in northeast Ohio.
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