C'mon, the Browns are only getting a FG in this one, a measly 3 points . They are begging people to jump on Minnesota - begging.
The Browns have a new coach in Mangini, a QB contoversy (so to speak although Quinn will be in), no Winslow (he blew last year but Heiden is our next option - good blocker, great for run) an old but goody RB in Lewis, and a horrid D.
Positives - O-Line is solid and deep, Edwards in contract year, Browns are home, some new coaches that are trying to lights so fires under peoples asses instead of being bests buds like "Romeo, Romer, where are thou Romeo" Crennel. Nice guys finish last!
This vs. a solid Viking team with Adrian Peterson, potential Favre at QB, playoff caliber teamwork, upgrade at WR in draft, just a way better team overall on and off paper
Bad - Maybe no Kevin and Pat Williams, Tavarius a ? mark if in there
Still think this line should be much higher (+6 or +6.5) and believe that Vegas thinks the Vikes will lose. The Browns blew last year and showed no signs of improvement toward the end of the year, were a joke. The Vikes are too good to just be laying three, don't care if its a road game. The Vikes are a playoff team and Peterson could run for 200 here. Is the Browns D capable of stopping a back like this for a game....no way.
So, I'll be on the Browns and the points come 9/13. Maybe the Browns win, maybe they lose by 1 or 2 but cover. I'm the kind of guy that reads a line. I lose sometime but I win more.
Just some random thoughts since I am a Browns guy. I'd love to hear some perspective on the line from others around the US.