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I don't know if there's a moratorium on Browns/Quinn stories, but I found this quote to be absolutely hilarious...
Quinn expected to play against Lions
Associated Press
CLEVELAND -- Brady Quinn is still hanging around and waiting for the Cleveland Browns to call his name -- on game day.
The high-profile rookie, who stayed on the sideline in Cleveland's exhibition opener last week, is expected to make his NFL debut -- probably a brief one -- on Saturday night for the Browns, whose quarterback competition is nearing a conclusion without him even in the conversation or debate.
Quinn will likely get his first action late against the Detroit Lions, who considered picking the Notre Dame quarterback in April's draft before selecting wide receiver Calvin Johnson at No. 2 overall.
Quinn, though, slid to Cleveland at No. 22, and although the Browns mortgaged part of their future to get him -- trading a 2008 first-round pick to Dallas -- they're in no hurry to rush him onto the field.
For at least another week as the Charlie Frye-Derek Anderson quarterback challenge pushes on.
Following an 11-day contract holdout, when he missed 16 training camp practices, Quinn didn't take a snap in last week's preseason win over Kansas City. And, he's going to have to wait his turn before he faces the Lions.
"I might give him a few snaps in the fourth quarter to see what he can do," was all coach Romeo Crennel would say.
Quinn is still way behind in learning Cleveland's new offense, and hasn't moved out of the No. 4 spot on the depth chart. Crennel was asked if the 22-year-old will enter the competition if he "wows" the Browns.
"Well," Crennel said. "He's got to wow us first."
During practice this week, Quinn took some snaps with Cleveland's first-team offense but worked primarily with the reserves. He's eager to do more.
"All quarterbacks are greedy," Quinn said. "We want every rep, and we want to get in there and play all the time. It's tough, especially coming from the situation I was in (at Notre Dame). But you have to realize you've got to earn everything you get here.
"I've got to show the guys I've got a strong grasp of the offense, the concepts, and am ready and willing whenever they want to call my number."
Cleveland's starter for the Sept. 9 opener against Pittsburgh will be Frye or Anderson, a competition that is still too close to call. But it's a race that could be settled in the next few days.
To be fair, Crennel tossed a coin last week to decide his starter. He's not planning another flip, but said he'll again wait until Frye, who played the first series against the Chiefs, and Anderson are in the locker room on Saturday before telling them when they'll play.
Crennel is using the element of surprise in his evaluation.
"I think it's important that a guy has to react on his feet, you can see how he does," Crennel said. "If a guy gets hurt, he might have to go in unexpected and you can see how he'll handle it. This is a competition and sometimes if you know ahead of time, you have a little edge. If you don't know ahead of time, but you can handle it and show that you handle it, I think that sends a message also."
While Quinn may not be a factor early in the season for the Browns, the club has been impressed with two of its other top picks: offensive tackle Joe Thomas and cornerback Eric Wright.
Thomas, selected No. 3 by the Browns, who may have taken Johnson if the Lions had not, held his own against the Chiefs last week. He was flagged for two holding penalties, but Crennel was pleased with Thomas, whom the Browns are hoping can anchor the left side of their line for years.
Wright was tested by Kansas City quarterback Brodie Croyle early and broke up a deep sideline pass on the Chiefs' third play. Against Detroit, Wright will likely be matched up with Johnson, who had two catches for 45 yards last week in a 27-26 win over Cincinnati.
The Lions had 489 passing yards against the Bengals. Wright, who will start at left cornerback for the injured Kenny Wright, expects Detroit quarterback Jon Kitna and backup J.T. O'Sullivan to challenge him.
"I expect all the teams to test me," said Wright, a second-round pick. "Being a rookie, you're going to be tested. As the young guy, I expect them to come test me early and often."
The Lions will be without wide receiver Roy Williams, who has a sore hamstring.
Coach Rod Marinelli has set simple goals for his club, hoping that if the Lions can reach them bigger things will follow.
"I want to win each snap we play. There's a purpose," he said. "I want to play our defense better, tackle, the basics. I want the tempo of our team playing faster. We've got to be a heck of a road team. But if we play one snap at a time and we really understand that, it shouldn't matter where we're at."
Quinn expected to play against Lions
Associated Press
CLEVELAND -- Brady Quinn is still hanging around and waiting for the Cleveland Browns to call his name -- on game day.
The high-profile rookie, who stayed on the sideline in Cleveland's exhibition opener last week, is expected to make his NFL debut -- probably a brief one -- on Saturday night for the Browns, whose quarterback competition is nearing a conclusion without him even in the conversation or debate.
Quinn will likely get his first action late against the Detroit Lions, who considered picking the Notre Dame quarterback in April's draft before selecting wide receiver Calvin Johnson at No. 2 overall.
Quinn, though, slid to Cleveland at No. 22, and although the Browns mortgaged part of their future to get him -- trading a 2008 first-round pick to Dallas -- they're in no hurry to rush him onto the field.
For at least another week as the Charlie Frye-Derek Anderson quarterback challenge pushes on.
Following an 11-day contract holdout, when he missed 16 training camp practices, Quinn didn't take a snap in last week's preseason win over Kansas City. And, he's going to have to wait his turn before he faces the Lions.
"I might give him a few snaps in the fourth quarter to see what he can do," was all coach Romeo Crennel would say.
Quinn is still way behind in learning Cleveland's new offense, and hasn't moved out of the No. 4 spot on the depth chart. Crennel was asked if the 22-year-old will enter the competition if he "wows" the Browns.
"Well," Crennel said. "He's got to wow us first."
During practice this week, Quinn took some snaps with Cleveland's first-team offense but worked primarily with the reserves. He's eager to do more.
"All quarterbacks are greedy," Quinn said. "We want every rep, and we want to get in there and play all the time. It's tough, especially coming from the situation I was in (at Notre Dame). But you have to realize you've got to earn everything you get here.
"I've got to show the guys I've got a strong grasp of the offense, the concepts, and am ready and willing whenever they want to call my number."
Cleveland's starter for the Sept. 9 opener against Pittsburgh will be Frye or Anderson, a competition that is still too close to call. But it's a race that could be settled in the next few days.
To be fair, Crennel tossed a coin last week to decide his starter. He's not planning another flip, but said he'll again wait until Frye, who played the first series against the Chiefs, and Anderson are in the locker room on Saturday before telling them when they'll play.
Crennel is using the element of surprise in his evaluation.
"I think it's important that a guy has to react on his feet, you can see how he does," Crennel said. "If a guy gets hurt, he might have to go in unexpected and you can see how he'll handle it. This is a competition and sometimes if you know ahead of time, you have a little edge. If you don't know ahead of time, but you can handle it and show that you handle it, I think that sends a message also."
While Quinn may not be a factor early in the season for the Browns, the club has been impressed with two of its other top picks: offensive tackle Joe Thomas and cornerback Eric Wright.
Thomas, selected No. 3 by the Browns, who may have taken Johnson if the Lions had not, held his own against the Chiefs last week. He was flagged for two holding penalties, but Crennel was pleased with Thomas, whom the Browns are hoping can anchor the left side of their line for years.
Wright was tested by Kansas City quarterback Brodie Croyle early and broke up a deep sideline pass on the Chiefs' third play. Against Detroit, Wright will likely be matched up with Johnson, who had two catches for 45 yards last week in a 27-26 win over Cincinnati.
The Lions had 489 passing yards against the Bengals. Wright, who will start at left cornerback for the injured Kenny Wright, expects Detroit quarterback Jon Kitna and backup J.T. O'Sullivan to challenge him.
"I expect all the teams to test me," said Wright, a second-round pick. "Being a rookie, you're going to be tested. As the young guy, I expect them to come test me early and often."
The Lions will be without wide receiver Roy Williams, who has a sore hamstring.
Coach Rod Marinelli has set simple goals for his club, hoping that if the Lions can reach them bigger things will follow.
"I want to win each snap we play. There's a purpose," he said. "I want to play our defense better, tackle, the basics. I want the tempo of our team playing faster. We've got to be a heck of a road team. But if we play one snap at a time and we really understand that, it shouldn't matter where we're at."
