Order of Fryes to Go

To be a leader in any aspect of life you must exude confidence and instill belief in those around you. Earlier this year I thought Frye could be that guy - I began to have that feeling (you know what I am talking about)...he won the preseason competition to become our starting quarterback, which in Cleveland means you are king.

Frye's debut at the home opener against Pittsburgh did not feel like a king leading his army into battle, but rather a timid stable boy holding a sword for the first time. Like I said before, I don't blame him; he was being asked to do something that his current training leaves him unable to do. He suffered multiple sacks and an interception before getting pulled before halftime. Anderson stepped in to rally the troops and prevented further embarrassment.

The speculation started immediately regarding Fyre's future; suspicions grew even higher when coach Crennel said there may be a personnel change, but wanted to wait until he spoke with his guys before he discussed it with the public - I respected that. Even though I am not convinced that Crennel has what it takes to be an NFL coach (emotion, fight, and a membership card to team badass) I do respect his dedication and commitment to the players - I understand why people like to play for this guy.

By Tuesday evening Frye was on a plane to Seattle to be a backup for the Seahawks. When I arrived home from work I saw Frye interviewed on TV at the airport terminal - it seemed like such a raw deal for a genuinely good guy. He was once the man the city looked to to save the Browns; now the city couldn't even give him a press room and a few moments to say goodbye. Despite the scenery Frye spoke highly of the organization he grew up loving and the fans - a true class act.

Will Fyre ever start again? Would he ever return to the Browns? I think Seattle is a better place for him - he can sit back and learn behind a veteran quarterback, something he has never had the luxury of doing here. I think one day he will be a solid NFL quarterback...but he will never play for the Browns again. No, the fans will not soon forget how he gave us so much hope, but then ripped our hearts out with disappointment. As fans we owe it to Frye to cheer for him one last time when the Seahawks come to Browns stadium later this year - quite possibly the last time Frye is in The Browns Stadium as a player.

What does this mean for Quinn and Anderson? It means Anderson will start against the Bengals, but the kid, the new Fyre, the new hope, is only one bad play away.

Extra Points: Frye's trade marks the first time in NFL history that a starting QB from week one is traded by week two of the season.