"It didn't take long for the discussion with Browns offensive linemen Wednesday to turn to Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.

"[The Indianapolis Colts' defensive ends] are premier guys," lineman Artis Hicks said. "They have a special skill set. We give them a chance to pin their ears back and get after the quarterback and they can be a nightmare. We have to keep out of those Freeney-Mathis killer downs.

"Both of those guys have the ability to change the outcome of the game. That's rare that you see a defensive lineman, defensive end, that can literally change the outcome. They are that special." "