Satisfying

Very. it was a thoroughly enjoyable performance tonight against the Steelers. From start to finish the Browns were on top and managed no only to stay there but to extend their lead to a comfortable margin. A few thoughts:

• Couch played a fantastic game. Damn, imagine if he wasn't booed at home. Seriously, Couch had a steady hand and played a flawless first half. The rest of the way he was a great steward of the lead, coming up with some big 3rd down passes. He did make a couple mistakes, but only one was a turnover and it didn't hurt too much. This is what mattered all preseason despite what sports radio and local media were trying to convince you -- that the Browns are blessed with two quality QB's.
  
• With 9:30 remaining, a 17 point lead, and a 2nd and goal from the 3, why do we call a pass play? Why?!?!? It was tipped and almost picked off. 3rd down was a pass too. Thankfully it didn't come back to bite us.
  
• William Green was a patient runner tonight, but I still think he's running in quicksand on many playes. In the second half he started showing flashes of the aggressive, stiff-arming guy from 11 months ago.
  
• Anthony Henry continued what has so far been an amazing season by shutting down Burress. Friggin awesome.
  
• More tomorrow....