A thought that has crossed the minds of many Cleveland Browns fans, myself included, is 0-16. Despite hiring a coach who has potential for the first time in what feels like ever, the Browns still have one of the worst rosters ever assembled, which is mostly thanks to negligent management by prior general managers.
There was a similar thought in the fictional world of the film Major League. A storyline that was featured in both the fictional story and the real-life one unfolds in front of our eyes as we watch a gang of lovable losers. But each team has more in common.
Aside from the obvious, two expected cellar dwellers from Cleveland get ready to have another wasted season. The teams share a lot of similar characteristics.
First, the teams have a lot of players that mirror one another. Catcher Jack Taylor, of Major League, is eerily similar to Brown’s quarterback Robert Griffin III. Both are one-time all-stars from an east coast team that struggle with injuries before being sent to Cleveland to try and salvage a franchise.
Browns wide receiver Corey Coleman is similar to Major League outfielder Willie Mays Hayes. Both have an abundance of speed but are unproven and were prone to early rookie mistakes.
Major League pitcher Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn is very much like Browns receiver Josh Gordon. Both have indisputable on field talent, but both have their off field issues that often shadow the talents they clearly possess.
Lineman Joe Thomas is comparable to Major League’s Eddie Harris, an ex-star whose age is slowly catching up to him.
Lastly Joe Haden, Browns cornerback, is much like Roger Dorn of Major League. Both have been voted to an all-star team, but have had their notable struggles since then, leading many to question their undoubtable talent. Star players from both teams are very comparable, but does that mean results will be as well?
Do I believe the real-life Browns will be able to do what the fictional Indians were able to do? Defy odds and win a division title when another top draft pick looks inevitable? The simple answer is no.
I love the Browns with all of my heart, but I am here to talk about fiction and theatrics, and fiction and theatrics are the only chance the Browns have this season of doing something notable.
Tyler Corbit is a freshman studying journalism with a focus in strategic communication at Ohio University. Will the Browns' season shadow that of the Indians' in Major League? Let Tyler know by tweeting him @tylercorbit.
