Finally.

“When a love comes to an end, weaklings cry, efficient ones instantly find another love, and the wise already have one in reserve.” - Oscar Wilde

That's right faithful readers, the Cleveland Browns 2008 season has come to an end. Well, some people say it died a fiery crash weeks ago, but for schedule sake, it's over. Done. Finished. Ugly.

I was going to avoid blogging anything about Romeo Crennel being fired, coupled with Phil Savage being sent packing. I guess I just blew that, didn't I? Well, it had to be mentioned, so we can now move on.

“Death comes to all. But great achievements build a monument.” - George Fabricius

Is this another step we must take to build our monument? Or will we continue to be thought of as the 'mistake on the Lake'?

I will never say that I think firing Romeo Crennel was a mistake, or that Phil Savage's lack of communication skills would've worked. (for the record, Bill Bellicheck has zero communication skills, but he's a Coach, not a GM. There's a major difference.)

Bill Cowher. Bill Parcells. Scott Pioli. That's the new potential Rushmore Monument we are talking about constructing. Many interesting names floating around, yet I have no interest. I have no desire to sit through another regime change and a "we have a plan" speech. I don't want a 3-4 year 'plan', and I don't want to hear them spew their bullshit.

“All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.” - Galileo

Did we discover the 'truths' about Romeo and Phil Savage too late? I was never sold on Romeo. Couldn't believe we gave him an extension. As for Phil Savage, he actually did some good things. Drafting Joe Thomas may be the biggest one. He signed a few Free Agents that had a world of promise in Gary Baxter and LeCharles Bentley. If they didn't get hurt, both help a ton. Acquiring Brady Quinn was a good move. Firing off hate mails to Browns fans, not a good move.

So, back to moving on.

“I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward.” - David Livingstone

Let's talk about the other kid in town. The Cleveland Cavaliers. They are real deal. Real Deal Holyfield Boxing if you must. Either way, they are legit. Did you watch them against the Heat? Cavs teams of old would've been done for early in the 4th Quarter. These guys? No chance. Comeback victory, capped with the team embracing like they just won the Championship. How important is a late December win? They are all important in basketball. Just ask the team that misses being a higher seed because of 1 game.

What's more important is the fact that the Cavs are battling for every basket, having fun, and embracing how well they are playing. Imagine that for a Cleveland team?

That's all for now. Stay tuned.

- Salty