What we learned ...
Jon Kitna is digging new offensive coordinator Jim Colletto's system: The veteran signal caller has been sensational throughout the preseason. He completed 9 of 11 passes against the Browns and is now 18-of-21 in three games, with 2 touchdowns, no interceptions and a near-perfect quarterback rating.
Lions rookie RB Kevin Smith is starting to get it: The second-round pick out of Central Florida was very impressive in his third preseason game. He had a nifty 35-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and demonstrated a rare quality for a rookie rusher -- the ability to pick up the blitz in pass protection.
Brady Quinn has some work to do: The Browns second-year quarterback got the start in place of an injured Derek Anderson and struggled to get going. He led the team on just one scoring drive (the second field goal came after a takeaway by the defense) and completed 14 of 24 passes for 106 yards.
When motivated, Shaun Rogers can be a force: Returning to Detroit after being traded by the Lions to the Browns in the offseason, Rogers heard the boos rain down and responded with a strong game. He was a consistent disruption in the Lions' backfield and finished with 5 tackles.
