(Almost) second quarter thoughts

Five seconds left in the first quarter here. The Browns, with their maligned qb situation, just blizted the Bengals' secondary on that last drive. The Bengals recovered in time to prevent a touchdown, but not a field goal. 7-6 Bengals (now at the end of the first quarter). I guess if I were a Browns fan, I'd stick around at least until halftime to see if the home team can hang around.

Huh? What's with Rudi fumbling...again? Nice 20-yard carry. But the Browns have the ball in great position now...And momentum.

Two great plays: The first one was Winslow's catch on third-and-13 (is that guy an athlete or what?). Then nice pass and nice catch on the touchdown. Hall simply didn't look back to make a defensive play on the ball. How about this for a little surprise? Browns lead 13-7 with 10:56 to play in the second quarter. MLewis told us turnovers make a difference. Sure looks like it.

FYI: Tab Perry is walking slowly to the locker room with a hammy injury. His return is "doubtful." He limped off the field after that recent kick off (the one with the off-setting penalties). Not good news for the Bengals passing game unless another No. 3 receiver can emerge. If that happens, then it is good news in an ironic sort of way.