Where's the love?

October, 2, 2009
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By James Walker

Posted by ESPN.com’s James Walker


AFC North fans have a lot to say this week about their teams and others as things are picking up this season.

Here is our latest installment of "Where’s the love" in the division:

Joseph M. Amos from Indianapolis writes: Just because the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers they are contenders? PLEASE. If Troy Polamalu would’ve played, Carson Palmer would not have completed half his passes.

Terry from Hartford, Conn., writes: James, if Derek Anderson couldn't cut it last year throwing to Braylon Edwards, Kellen Winslow and Donte’ Stallworth, why would any rational being think he can cut it with two-thirds of those weapons gone? Also, is Cleveland turning Brady Quinn into Tim Couch?

Amr from Hazleton, Pa., writes: What happened to the Steelers' blitz in the fourth quarter? For a Dick LeBeau defense that is built around the blitz, I expected to see more of it when it counted most. Prevent defenses only prevent victory for the defense.

Alan from Oakland, CA writes: Why is it that people call the Broncos’ 3-0 fluky but claim the Ravens' 3-0 are the real deal? The Ravens have faced teams with an overall record 2-7, the Broncos 3-6. They both seem very lucky with their schedules.

Bob C. from Cleveland writes: Quick fact: Browns 0-3 with Eric Mangini, Jets 3-0 without him.

Juli H from Alliance, Ohio, writes: Isn't the big debate really this: Will fans keep trudging along with the Browns or abandon ship? I like them because I love football and they are the home town team. But I've said "just a few more games, one more season," for 10 years now. I'm at the end. It's pretty much time to move on.

Keith Brush from Studio City, Calif., writes: Please tell the Cleveland fans that I understand their pain. If the Browns keep playing this badly for another 10 years or so, they'll know how painful it is to be a Bengals fan.

Everyone, where’s the love?

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