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Just in case you feel like throwing up today...
Colt McCoy was drafted 85th overall in 2010. Players drafted in the 10 picks AFTER Colt: WR Eric Decker, ILB NaVorro Bowman, TE Jimmy Graham
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) October 28, 2014
First, Fred proves to be Brownstradamus.
Just realized we're only one play away (if Romo goes down) from a former #Browns QB matchup with Brandon Weeden v Colt McCoy
— Fred Greetham (@FredGreethamOBR) October 28, 2014
Colt McCoy came out of the game playing a very Coltish game. (Throwing balls at ankles, throwing picks in the end zone on floaters into double coverage, and other episodes you may have enjoyed circa 2012.
Big DGAF score for Colt on that throw.
— Rummy (@RumfordJohnny) October 28, 2014
Saw both of Colt's "moves" on that pick. The checkdown he wanted to take, and the floating arm punt into coverage. /twitch
— Josh Finney (@JoshFin) October 28, 2014
For some reason, the TV crew kept flashing back to our old friend, Brad McCoy, in the box.
I just want to hear Colt McCoy tell his dad, "I...don't...want...yer...lyfe!"
— Rummy (@RumfordJohnny) October 28, 2014
Brad McCoy got about as much TV time as Colt did!
— Fred Greetham (@FredGreethamOBR) October 28, 2014
Jay Gruden began having some issues...
(Jay Gruden burns toaster waffle) "You know, Mike, that’s the kind of mistake Colt McCoy just cannot make." "Agreed, Jon."
— Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) October 28, 2014
And then, magic happens. I don't root for injury for any NFL player, but the prospect of a Weeden/McCoy showdown easily ranked at the top of my Monday Night Football scenarios. (Possibly because i'm a sadist, and also because I expected hilarious things to happen)
THIS!!!!! RT @BenAxelrod: Colt McCoy vs. Brandon Weeden on MNF l is God's way of telling CLE fans to stop bitching about Brian Hoyer.
— Glenn Moore (@GlennMooreCLE) October 28, 2014
A game involving Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy is a deep, dark wet dream for Browns fans.
— Cole Lopez (@ColeLopez77) October 28, 2014
The only thing that would make me switch off Raw would be Colt v Weeden.
— Glenn Moore (@GlennMooreCLE) October 28, 2014
COLT VS WEEDEN http://t.co/2QJvqrGPFr
— Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) October 28, 2014
Brandon Weeden vs. Colt McCoy in an actual close NFL game. I have had this nightmare 45 times.
— Conrad Kaczmarek (@ConradKazNBA) October 28, 2014
And the funny thing? All of the sudden, competent football started happening. Brandon Weeden started throwing darts (including hitting a few of his receivers in the hands for egregious drops) and Colt McCoy played every bit of the part of the scrappy/mobile/gritty/synonym for gritty player we wanted him to be. It was magnificent.
Big boy throw by Colt.
— Dustin Fox (@DustinFox37) October 28, 2014
I don't remember a throw that good by Colt when he played for #Browns
— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) October 28, 2014
Colt McCoy. Boom.
— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) October 28, 2014
Weeden and McCoy going score for score. Can't remember last time I had so much fun watching MNF.
— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) October 28, 2014
COLT MCCOY VS. BRANDON WEEDEN SHOOTOUT
— Conrad Kaczmarek (@ConradKazNBA) October 28, 2014
Weeden completes a screen pass?!?!? I'm now fearful for humanity. The world is ending.
— Mark Skog (@MarkSkog) October 28, 2014
Always relevant RT: @BuckeyeEdge: OF COURSE Brandon Weeden is quarterbacking America's team. pic.twitter.com/8viNAH2Iwb
— Derrick G. (@deg4) October 28, 2014
weeden needs to answer back. he can’t just let mccoy take the crown as the best bum ex-browns qb.
— Av (@CSAviate) October 28, 2014
Text from buddy just now: "I don't think the world is ready for Weeden vs. McCoy"
— Mike Krupka (@MikeKrupka) October 28, 2014
And they threw haymakers. All of the sudden, Colt's completion percentage was up over 70%, and Brandon Weeden was throwing 20 yard lasers to Jason Witten. The cameras flashed to Romo desperately trying to get drugged up enough get loose enough in the trainers room so that he could get back on the field. The Cryptkeeper was petitioning the medical staff and "advising" Jason Garrett to put him back in.
Then......touchdown, Weeden.
Weeden didn't immediately throw a kite to a defensive back that was returned for a touchdown, so it appears as though he has improved.
— Ramzy Nasrallahween (@ramzy) October 28, 2014
Wait, so the 'skins win and Colt and Weeden both played... And weeden had a touchdown?!? Why aren't we in an apocalypse right now?!
— Brian Cull (@brianccUA) October 28, 2014
WEEDEN WANTS THE CROWN BACK
— Av (@CSAviate) October 28, 2014
The NFL should make it that every team cuts their QB's and Weeden & Colt travel city to city to QB every team. Coin flip decides what team.
— Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) October 28, 2014
WEEDEN FROM THE TOP ROPE "Good god, is that Brady Quinn's music?"
— Josh Finney (@JoshFin) October 28, 2014
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS!!! Weeden hits Witten for the WIDE OPEN score! Game tied at 17 #WASvsDAL
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 28, 2014
In the end, Nirvana was denied to Browns fans. A clearly banged up Romo came into the game, and proved incapable of beating the Washington "blitz every available player" defense. In OT, Colt McCoy did some gritty armpunt stuff and worked about 40 yards of offense (painstakingly) down the field for a Kai Forbath field goal. Browns fans whined and lamented for what promised to be an incredible overtime drive for the Cowboys from Weeden, but it was not to be. Colt McCoy was tackled by his own player coming off the field, and even witnessed a "No means NO" when the local reporters got too handsy.
All in all? A very entertaining night of football.
Colt McCoy tries to celebrate touchdown, eats it http://t.co/nsaVlHJ5A3
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) October 28, 2014
@BrendanLeister It's like ESPN thinks Colt is a special needs kid. So proud of him.
— Mark Skog (@MarkSkog) October 28, 2014
It all came flooding back: couch and Holcomb, Dilfer and frye, Anderson and Quinn, jake and Seneca, colt/Brandon, gut feelings, coin flips
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) October 28, 2014
Take the crown back, Colt! Prove to the world that you really WERE better than Weeden! #BrownsQBCompetition2012 #popcornemoji #fireemoji
— Josh Finney (@JoshFin) October 28, 2014
Take the crown back, Colt! Prove to the world that you really WERE better than Weeden! #BrownsQBCompetition2012 #popcornemoji #fireemoji
— Josh Finney (@JoshFin) October 28, 2014
Colt Unitas.
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) October 28, 2014
Oh gawd Colt..
— Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) October 28, 2014
I remember that one night where Josh Gordon told a fan to buy his jersey with #12 on it while Colt McCoy was still on the team.
— Av (@CSAviate) October 28, 2014
Is Colt v Weeden 2.0 on Thanksgiving? Should be pay per view.
— Josh Finney (@JoshFin) October 28, 2014
Colt McC2-0y tm @darrenrovell
— PFTCommenter (@PFTCommenter) October 28, 2014
Rick Reilly? Is that you? http://t.co/IrjZSSdzeN
— David Grant (@DW_Grant) October 28, 2014
Interesting stat ... Romo 1 scoring drive, weeden was in for 2 drives for a field goal and threw for a touchdown
— Tom Grieco (@TomGrieco) October 28, 2014
Weeden's touchdown to Witten: https://t.co/SfhTk9uyWv
— Riley Sutton (@rileysutton) October 28, 2014
Tomorrow on my Political Science written exam. "What are the Powers of Supreme Court" My Answer: Blessing us with Weeden vs. McCoy on MNF
— Matt Johnson (@MattJ_onNFL) October 28, 2014
MNF you're drunk
— Mike Hoag (@MikeHoagJr) October 28, 2014
Weeden and McCoy going score for score. Can't remember last time I had so much fun watching MNF.
— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) October 28, 2014
DawgsByNature readers; if there's great tweets I missed (and there are legion) please post them below so this can be recorded for posterity.