It's 'Game' Day

It's finally here: Game day. OK, so it's not a real game and the outcome is meaningless, but it's still a game nonetheless.

Tonight at 8, the Browns will face off against the Green Bay Packers in their first preseason game -- probably the only preseason game worth getting really excited about. The first preseason game is our first chance to get a glimpse of what's in store for us this season. It's when we finally, after months of speculation, get some small inkling of what this year's team is all about.

Sure, there's still a lot up in the air about this year's Browns squad: The quarterback situation hasn't been settled; there's roster spots up for grabs; the offensive line is yet to be determined; and this is Mangini and company's first game on the sidelines for the brown and orange.

Three Things I'm Looking Forward to in Tonight's "Game":

1. That first time the Browns take the field - For me, this is it. This is the start of football season. Say what you will about the NFL preseason, but the Browns will be taking the field and football season will have started.
2. Who starts at quarterback? Mangini has not announced whether it will be Quinn or Anderson. Both are listed as co-starters on the roster and Mangini said he would tell them who was starting yesterday. He also said, whoever doesn't start tonight will probably start against the Lions next week. Whoever it is, let's hope they can lead the Browns to their first offensive touchdown since Nov. 17, 2008.
3. The no-huddle offense. The Browns have practiced it, but will they use it? I'm sure they will at some point during the season, but is tonight the night they take it out for a spin? And, if Anderson gets the start, will he be able to run the no-huddle? Should be interesting to watch.

Preseason football ... gotta love it.

Go Browns!

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