That did not stop the Browns from asking Dorsey to throw 43 passes, a season high for a Browns quarterback.

Dorsey completed 22, but only for 150 yards, an indication of Dorsey's arm strength. He simply lacks the ability to get the ball down the field.

Coach Romeo Crennel understood but also respected Dorsey's effort. Even with the physical limitations, Dorsey never stopped fighting.

--WR Josh Cribbs got eight snaps as the shotgun quarterback. He threw one long pass incomplete - it was nearly a catch, but Braylon Edwards came down out of bounds - and ran six times for 24 yards.

Cribbs also had a 30-yard run called back by penalty.

The Browns opened themselves up to legitimate second-guessing by not using Cribbs more, especially since the offense was not viable with Dorsey throwing.

Coach Romeo Crennel's explanation: The team spent most of its time trying to prepare Dorsey during the practice week

It's probably time to start getting Cribbs ready for Monday night's game in Philadelphia. There is no other alternative.