Cleveland Browns Fans More Embarrassing Than Team

At least Philly fans cheers when the OTHER team's players are hurt. Not that there is anything to be proud of in that, but at least there is sense in it.

During Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Indianpolis Colts, Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson was being helped from the field to a chorus of jeers raining down from the rafters of those who remained at Browns Stadium, ushering in a new low of embarrassing moments for fans who once considered themselves the best in the game.

It is understandable that Browns fans are bitter. I know I still turn a redder shade every time the name "Modell" is mentioned. But there has to be a little restraint and a little humility out there, people.

The now infamous "bottling" of the referees in 2002 was amusing at least. Booing Tim Couch as he lay semi-conscious on his own turf was sad. But this year brings it all down to disgusting.

Poor play may bring anger, it may bring frustration, but some of you need to remember that even though a player may not be playing well, he is placing himself on the line for your entertainment. Yes, he is getting paid, and quite well, but cheering as Anderson is helped off the field is simply hateful and mean.

The concept of karma comes to mind.

Maybe the Browns continually catch all the bad breaks because their fans are mean? Maybe it is the football gods getting back at the rubber dog mask-wearing dog bone-throwing maniacs for being horrible and calling it impassioned? Maybe this is the team that Browns fans deserve.

Derek Anderson didn't deserve what he received yesterday. I, like many, have questioned him and hoped to see Brady Quinn get a chance. But Quinn is out. 

Despite being benched and being told that even if he played flawlessly for five games, Brady Quinn would be the starter come 2009, Anderson sucked it up and played quite well. He was playing for his job and his future, and while trying to make a play to rally the team he was hurt.

And Browns fans rejoiced?

Embarrassing.

This isn't Oakland.