This slideshow includes the cartoon of mine that was published in The Plain Dealer in 1993, when Bernie Kosar was cut by the Browns. Along with it are rough sketches of alternative ideas for the finished cartoons on Bernie being sacked that were posted on April 25, which are also included. As can be seen, there are several ways to pluck a peacock.

With his being cut as a color commentator, did Kosar get the same thing he got the first time he was cut by the Browns?

Some have speculated that Kosar was sacked because he was arrested for DUI after being admonished for his Ram's game comments. If that's the case, why are Al Michaels and Marv Albert, just to name a few, still calling pro games? Why then hasn't Jimmy Haslam fired himself , since his company is still under an ongoing federal investigation for alleged felony crimes? Kosar hasn't been convicted, if he is, it's a misdemeanor, not a felony.

There's been continued irresponsible, reckless accusations and conjecture by commenters, including those in the media, that Kosar has an ongoing substance abuse problem both on and off the job. If that's the case, Kosar has to be one of the most high functioning drunks of all time. I don't believe for a second that someone who is under the influence can breakdown plays and games the way he did as a color commentator. He does indeed have a "Gift" as he described it. You'll find those scoffing at his description, don't have such a gift.

WKYC is denying the Rams comments had anything to do with Kosar's demotion. What's been forgotten, is Jimmy Donovan's role in the entire episode. It was Donovan who set the wheels in motion with his questions to Kosar, and he then kept it going. Kosar's comments were tough, but on the mark. I thought the entire exchange between the two was funny. Last time I checked, NFL football is a game played by grown men.

The fact that Joe Banner bit on Jeff Fisher's whiny bait, especially after Fisher stiffed the Browns in the RGIII deal, is another good reason to be glad Banner's gone