Brady Quinn wins the QB competition
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@shepwrite said:
I can't believe I'm saying this, but props to Lums: He said the QBs would obviously tell their agents... and Quinn's agent is T.O.'s agent (Rosenhaus).I was wondering how TO found out. That makes sense
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UPDATED: 7:44 p.m. (I'm betting this is her final update on this article)
BEREA, Ohio -- Brady Quinn beat out Derek Anderson for the Browns' starting quarterback job and will start Sunday's opener against the Vikings, an NFL source told The Plain Dealer on Wednesday.
Quinn, who went 1-2 as a starter last season before succumbing to a broken right index finger, was told Tuesday night by Browns coach Eric Mangini that he won the job, but continued to go along with the charade when he met with reporters on Wednesday.
"He hasn't said anything to us yet," Quinn said straight-faced. "He talked to us about it, but hasn't told us anything about a final decision for us."
Anderson, who wasn't as chipper Wednesday as he's been during preseason, may have inadvertently tipped his hand during his interview session when asked if it would be hard to keep the secret the rest of the week.
"No. Because after this next two minutes are over I'm not going to be talking to you guys. It's pretty easy," he said. "Obviously, the rest of us have to go about our regular preparations and continue to do what we always do and just not talk to our families."
The last time Anderson lost a quarterback competition -- to Charlie Frye in 2007 -- he won it back by the second quarter of the opener against Pittsburgh, went 10-5, threw 29 touchdown passes and made the Pro Bowl.
"I'll continue to prepare," said Anderson. "Obviously I got in the first game. The guy who's not playing has got to be ready."
He also said he didn't think the news would divide the locker room.
"Guys respect both of us," he said. "We all have a lot of friends on the team. Guys want to win games. That's what it's about. I don't think guys in here are fighting amongst each other."
Anderson's 2007 season also dispelled the notion that splitting reps in preseason is bad for the starter's timing.
"All of our guys were in there together and we worked at it," said Anderson. "We all continue to get better. I don't think there was an issue of lack of throwing to one guy or lack of throwing to another guy."
Quinn said he didn't think the starter would be looking over his shoulder.
"I hope not," he said. "I don't think that's in the spirit of our team and how we want to do things. We're going to be supportive of each other whoever gets the job and continue to keep working on it."
Brady Quinn dismissed suggestions of lingering conflict after winning the QB competition with Derek Anderson (right). "We're going to be supportive of each other whoever gets the job and continue to keep working on it," Quinn said.Mangini informed the quarterbacks in separate conversations Tuesday night, explaining why and how the decision was made.
"They both took it exactly the way that I'd expect them to take it, as pros, as good teammates," said Mangini. "Based on the way that they've competed and handled this whole situation, it's really not surprising."
He let the rest of the players find out when the 11:30 a.m. practice was closed to the media after the first 30 minutes and the team lined up for 11-on-11 drills. By 3 p.m. Bills receiver Terrell Owens tweeted "Congrats 2 Brady Quinn for starting job with Cleveland Browns."
As for asking the quarterbacks to keep it under wraps the rest of the week, Mangini said, "I don't think anybody is in an awkward spot trying to maintain a competitive advantage. We all do that. That's all of our goals.
"We're trying to do everything that we can do to win the game on Sunday. I think everybody's excited about doing that."
But if Vikings coach Brad Childress has been losing sleep over the uncertainty, he didn't let on.
"I think the big thing is that we're getting ready for a scheme," Childress said. "I can't imagine they're going to get rid of all their plays and their system. They're both bigger guys, taller in stature, one's a little faster than the other, one's got a little more experience than the other. I think it's basically getting ready for all those other people in the schemes and seeing what kind of individual skills those guys have."
Quinn admitted he'd be excited to go against Brett Favre, who's started 269 games to Quinn's three.
"A legendary quarterback like that, it would be awesome," Quinn said. "He's someone as a kid you watch growing up playing in the backyard trying to emulate. He's an unbelievable quarterback so it would be fun to go up against him if indeed that is the case."
He'll also have his hands full with the Vikings' formidable defense, one that finished fourth in the NFL in 2008 with 45 sacks.
"All around, they're a solid defense, from the D-line to their backers to their secondary," Quinn said. "They do a great job of getting pressure on the quarterback, whether just from the front four or any dogs or blitzes. Their linebackers are athletic, they're able to play the run but they also play the pass.
"Their secondary is solid all around. You've got Pro Bowlers and guys who are able to break on the ball well but also play the run well in the secondary. All around they are a solid, solid defense."
Statistically, Quinn fared better in preseason, completing 21 of 31 attempts for 225 yards with one touchdown and one interception for a 86.1 rating. Anderson completed 15 of 26 attempts with no touchdowns and two interceptions for a 51.3 rating.
"I thought we both played well in the preseason, did some good things," Quinn said. "We both got better. Both of us learned a lot through the whole process."
In the end, both think the competition was good for the team, especially if they need both QBs this season.
"We'll be able to adjust to times of adversity and it helped prepare everyone on our team," said Quinn
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They stole my CHARADE word, but it's been a charade all along.
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Do any of you dumbasses even talk football or do you just sit here and twist each other's nipples and say "I know you are, but what am I?"
I swear I walked into a 8th grade study hall.
Do any of you dumbasses even talk football or do you just sit here and twist each other's nipples and say "I know you are, but what am I?"
I swear I walked into a 8th grade study hall.
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you must have slipped in the bathroom and hit your head on the toilet, Sarge. The "walking into an 8th grade study hall" really did happen to you today...hope you used the time to prep for the rest of your busy day!
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Congrats to Brady!
QUINN FTW!
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@shepwrite said:
I can't believe I'm saying this, but props to Lums: He said the QBs would obviously tell their agents... and Quinn's agent is T.O.'s agent (Rosenhaus).What happened to Condon?
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Lumberg dons a new outfit.
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Note to Viking Supporters:
Gay porn will not be tolerated here. It will be deleted and you will be banned.
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OK....time to lay off the Lum stuff.
Win with grace.
This isn't a contest between message board posters.
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Sorry 'peen...that really wasn't a dig at Lums...more at the trolls who were here awhile ago.
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So, I knew Quinn would start:
I'm starting him in place of Eli Manning, and starting James Davis as one of my rb's,
so if I can beat Rich this week in fantasy football, I can tease him about it often.
Otherwise, I'm toast. GGG
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OK....time to lay off the Lum stuff.
Win with grace.
This isn't a contest between message board posters.
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Sorry 'peen...that really wasn't a dig at Lums...more at the trolls who were here awhile ago.
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@inspecta said:
Ballpeen, I've always liked you as a poster for the most part even though in the last few months you've turned into a soft core version of Tom V. and rich, so with that I say.Shut the f*ck up
Seriously, we've taken his shit for 2 years, all his snide comments and all the good threads he's ruined. No sorry, he's going to take every ounce of shit myself and my comrades have to dish out. And when WE decide it's enough, then AND ONLY THEN will we stop....
Why don't you shut the xxxx up you little punk.
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Hey, y'all, let's come together here. We have a brand new starting QB (a guy we've been waiting for 2+ seasons to see if he's got it or not), the 2009 NFL season starts tomorrow night, we've successfully e-pissed in the faces of lame Viking fans and Lumbergh is pretty much out the door (well, his heart certainly won't be in it any longer, that's for damn sure).
Sounds pretty darn good to me.
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@inspecta said:
Ahhh classic old man retort "You litttle punk, get off my lawn!!!!"
Slow your roll grandpa, don't blow a gasket....
I am not that old man...I like you too....but there is a way to win and a way to lose....you have heard the term sore loser or poor sport...well...the same goes for the winners.
Show some class. Your class isn't dependent on the class shown to you.
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Hey, y'all, let's come together here. We have a brand new starting QB (a guy we've been waiting for 2+ seasons to see if he's got it or not), the 2009 NFL season starts tomorrow night, we've successfully e-pissed in the faces of lame Viking fans and Lumbergh is pretty much out the door (well, his heart certainly won't be in it any longer, that's for damn sure).
Sounds pretty darn good to me.
mz. said:
Hey, y'all, let's come together here. We have a brand new starting QB (a guy we've been waiting for 2+ seasons to see if he's got it or not), the 2009 NFL season starts tomorrow night, we've successfully e-pissed in the faces of lame Viking fans and Lumbergh is pretty much out the door (well, his heart certainly won't be in it any longer, that's for damn sure).Sounds pretty darn good to me.
We are together here mz the pussy...as the oldest brother I kicked the crap out of my younger brothers all the time when they got out of line.
If someone else touched them, I kicked the crap out of them.
Same sort of deal here....
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@inspecta said:
Ahhh classic old man retort "You litttle punk, get off my lawn!!!!"Slow your roll grandpa, don't blow a gasket....
I am not that old man...I like you too....but there is a way to win and a way to lose....you have heard the term sore loser or poor sport...well...the same goes for the winners.
Show some class. Your class isn't dependent on the class shown to you.
I am not that old man...I like you too....but there is a way to win and a way to lose....you have heard the term sore loser or poor sport...well...the same goes for the winners.
Show some class. Your class isn't dependent on the class shown to you.
The funny thing, ballpeen, is that not once have I heard this flavor of advice from you directed at Luvbergh (or any DA homo, for that matter) for any of the NINETYLEVENTEEN BILLION times he childishly taunted shep (or any other "BQ homo") about how "BQ's holding a clipboard," "1,053 NFL staffs have picked DA over BQ," etc., etc........you know what I'm referring to.....you've read it.......
but somehow it never prompted the self-righteous response above.......NEVER.
Hmmmm.....I wonder why?
DA fag.
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