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After watching the series, an obvious argument broke out between a friend and me about who would be the most likely quarterback from Cleveland Browns history to be an eccentric Tiger King. After discussing whether or not Brady Quinn’s sculpted jawline would matter, the conversation shifted to which Browns quarterback had the best record against NFL teams with a big cat as their logo. That includes the Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Brian Sipe- 8 Wins
Sipe was with the Cleveland Browns from 1974-1983 and is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in Cleveland history with a couple All-Pro seasons and an NFL MVP to his name. The fact that Sipe is the Tiger King of Cleveland should surprise no one as he defeated the Lions in 1983 and the Bengals in 1983, 1981, twice in 1980, 1979, 1978 and 1977.
Tim Couch- 7 Wins
Unfortunately, Couch didn’t have quite the success that Sipe did after being the first selection ever in the reboot of the Browns franchise in 1999. But it makes sense that Couch had so much success against cat teams considering he was a Wildcat at Kentucky. Couch beat the Jaguars in 2002 and 2001 while also defeating the Lions in 2001. Couch also had a few victories against the Bengals in 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000.
Bernie Kosar- 7 Wins
Kosar would have been my bet for the official title of King Kosar, but seven wins ain’t bad. Kosar was with Cleveland from 1985 to 1993. Like Sipe, No. 19 had a fairly decorated career with a few Pro Bowls under his belt. Kosar beat the Lions in 1986 and owned the Bengals in 1993, 1992, 1991, 1988, 1987 & 1986.