Cleveland Browns Can Make It Two In a Row Against the Chiefs

It was just one week ago when the Cleveland Browns pulled off the upset of the year. It was the first time in ten tries that they beat the arch rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

Now they prepare for the Kansas City Chiefs in a game between two teams that have won a combined five games. Certainly this is not a game that will have playoff implications in any way. However, don't discount the importance of this game at least not to the two teams.

The amazing thing is that the Browns are actually favored to win. That is an accomplishment since the they have been ranked last in nearly all power rankings all year.

As bad as the the Browns have been most of the year, the Chiefs may be in even worse shape. They brought in Matt Cassel who had a great year in New England to be the franchise quarterback. However, they can't protect him. As a result, Cassel has just as many interceptions as touchdowns, 13.

Dwayne Bowe and Chris Chambers are good receivers but it has been difficult to get it to them. They have no help from the running back at all. Their defense is ranked near the bottom as well.

The Browns definitely have a chance to win two in a row. In a way it will show they are more improved than the Chiefs. As good as that would feel, it is important for Browns to remember what is most important at this point.

That is the development of Brady Quinn and the other young players. Quinn has definitely progressed over the past month but he still has a long way to go. The big thing is that it still has to slow down for him.

The progress of Quinn has definitely rubbed off on others as well. Mohamed Massaquoi has shown signs all year of being a quality NFL receiver. The Browns are now starting to see other guys step up too. Most notably has been Evan Moore and Brian Robiskie.

Jerome Harrison and Chris Jennings have started to provide a little from the running game, but they have a long way to go. There is even talk of putting Mr. Everything Joshua Cribbs more at a traditional tailback spot as opposed to always running out of the wildcat.

On the defensive side of the ball, Kaluka Maiava has been getting better every week. He still has a long way to go but has shown the ability to be a very good linebacker in the NFL. The Browns need to see more from the other Hawaiian David Veikune. So far he has yet to really make a significant impact.

Looking at the game this weekend and the other remaining two games, it definitely softens up for the Browns and wins are more realistic than before. It is about winning but in this case the most important thing for the Browns is the continued development of these younger players, especially Quinn.