The loss of Joe Jurevicius to a knee injury isn't just a blow to the Browns' receiving corps and playoff chances, it's a blow to all of us who grew up dreaming of wearing the orange and brown.

In the past few offseasons, guys who grew up rooting for the dawgs like Brady Quinn, Joe J, Dave Zastudil, and LeCharles Bentley have had shots to make their mark in orange helmets. Of those, the most successful has been...Zastudil, the punter.

Jurevicius was a steady receiver, nothing spectacular, but an inspiration to the fans with all he'd been through. He even added a bit of flair to his game, making the first down sign on first down catches "for the fans."

For anyone who grew up dreaming of playing for the Browns, Jurevicius' play was an inspiration and a real shot in the arm to the dream. I'm sad to say that's now over, and to root for one of our own (barring a Derek Anderson injury), we now have to look forward to...punts! Go Bay Village native Dave Zastudil!

Raiden's Other Sports Exist Note of the Week

C.C. Sabathia has been dominant. How dominant? He just pitched his third consecutive complete game, and has given up only five runs in four starts, all wins, since being acquired. Seriously, if this guy wasn't worth $126 million, who was?

Outside the Dawg Pound

Brett Favre continued his will he won't he will he won't he will he won't he will he ah screw it...I've lost track already.

The Bold Prediction

The Patriots will continue their genius run of outsmarting everyone else by...following the rules, and bending them ever so slightly...to the tune of 12 guys on the PUP list...the Bold Prediction...some low level employee in the marketing department of another franchise is now kicking himself for thinking of it and not telling Coach...

-Chris "Raiden" Grewe

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