tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post5599419944916546344..comments2023-12-11T06:36:57.237-05:00Comments on Random Thoughts: Random Thoughts from the WeekendBenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210862608619471273noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post-85855406645136658572007-04-30T20:04:00.000-04:002007-04-30T20:04:00.000-04:00Going into the draft, I would've liked the Browns ...Going into the draft, I would've liked the Browns to grab Smith in the 4th round. I do think Smith is going to be a fine NFL QB and could end up being better than Quinn. But people said he was out of shape and gained weight, which hurts his draft status but shouldn't really impact his career too much. <BR/><BR/>Can I take a cop out and say they'll have similar success (It wouldn't surprise me if Smith turns out better and vica versa)? I think if Smith works hard he can be as good as anybody. It blows my mind that he has one terrible game and he drops to the 5th round. Its not like he played crap teams the entire time...<BR/>------<BR/>I'd rather face the Bulls as well, mostly for the mental aspect. The Cavs should have more confidence against the Bulls (though while I think that they have the talent to beat both Detroit and Chicago, I'm not sure they have the coaching/mental toughness to beat the Pistons)Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17210862608619471273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post-632032238869418412007-04-30T16:50:00.000-04:002007-04-30T16:50:00.000-04:00I'd much rather face the Bulls, the Cavs matchup m...I'd much rather face the Bulls, the Cavs matchup much better against Chicago than Detroit, and Detroit has the Cavs number. Plus, you'd have to like homecourt advantage. <BR/><BR/>Ben, quick question: From everything you've seen on the field from Quinn and Troy Smith, who do you think is the better QB?<BR/>I've seen a lot of both as I know you have, and it was clear to me Smith was better and they played against similar opponents in the Big Ten. In fact, Brady played against inferior competition for the most part.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post-33363564753782868012007-04-30T14:29:00.000-04:002007-04-30T14:29:00.000-04:00With the Cavs up 3-0 and the Nets up 3-1, I guess ...With the Cavs up 3-0 and the Nets up 3-1, I guess it's pretty safe to assume that the Cavs and Nets will meet in the semis.<BR/><BR/>I've never thought that the Cavs matched up well with the Nets. But they didn't match up well with a full-strength Wizards team a year ago, and still managed to beat them. You can never get too sure of yourself as a Cleveland fan, but I still think the Cavs can and should win a series against the Nets, especially with games 1,2,5 and 7 at home.<BR/><BR/>The Bulls are the team that scares me. They destroyed the Heat in the fourth quarters of each game. If they go into Detroit and come out tied 1-1 or up 2-0, I'm going to know something. If the Bulls knock off the Pistons, they are my odds-on favorites to represent the East in the NBA Finals. The Cavs or Nets would be well-challenged to take them out in the conference finals.<BR/><BR/>Still, I think I'd rather face the Bulls than the Pistons, if only because I think the Cavs believe they can beat the Bulls moreso than the Pistons. Just the intimidation factor.<BR/><BR/>Regarding the Browns draft, I'll just direct you to my blog to get my thoughts, rather than write a small novel here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com