Imagine that you're Mangini. Who's does he pick at QB?
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If I were Mangini, I'd start DA, let him implode for a few games (probably 2.5), then start Ratliff since that's been my plan all along.
If it were ME but I just had Mangini's position and had put myself into this position, I'd ride DA until the end of the year. Quinn is no good now because he can no longer trust me, and I'd be looking to trade him to prevent any locker room blowups.
Additionally, since I had claimed this was a locker room decision at halftime (interesting, the inmates are running the asylum), I alreayd know that no one has confidence, or they just don't like, Brady Quinn.
Either way, Quinn is done in CLE. I'm going to try to recoup as much as I can and hope that those rumored trades we were offered for Quinn during the offseason don't get out from confirmed sources.
If I were Mangini, I'd start DA, let him implode for a few games (probably 2.5), then start Ratliff since that's been my plan all along.
If it were ME but I just had Mangini's position and had put myself into this position, I'd ride DA until the end of the year. Quinn is no good now because he can no longer trust me, and I'd be looking to trade him to prevent any locker room blowups.
Additionally, since I had claimed this was a locker room decision at halftime (interesting, the inmates are running the asylum), I alreayd know that no one has confidence, or they just don't like, Brady Quinn.
Either way, Quinn is done in CLE. I'm going to try to recoup as much as I can and hope that those rumored trades we were offered for Quinn during the offseason don't get out from confirmed sources.
I think Mangini's comment of it being a locker room decision, was not that it was made by the people/players in the locker room, but rather he made the decision while in the locker room during half time (i.e. he didn't make the decision until some point while in the locker at half time).
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If I were Mangini, I'd start DA, let him implode for a few games (probably 2.5), then start Ratliff since that's been my plan all along.
If it were ME but I just had Mangini's position and had put myself into this position, I'd ride DA until the end of the year. Quinn is no good now because he can no longer trust me, and I'd be looking to trade him to prevent any locker room blowups.
Additionally, since I had claimed this was a locker room decision at halftime (interesting, the inmates are running the asylum), I alreayd know that no one has confidence, or they just don't like, Brady Quinn.
Either way, Quinn is done in CLE. I'm going to try to recoup as much as I can and hope that those rumored trades we were offered for Quinn during the offseason don't get out from confirmed sources.
I think Mangini's comment of it being a locker room decision, was not that it was made by the people/players in the locker room, but rather he made the decision while in the locker room during half time (i.e. he didn't make the decision until some point while in the locker at half time).
Masters said:
I think Mangini's comment of it being a locker room decision, was not that it was made by the people/players in the locker room, but rather he made the decision while in the locker room during half time (i.e. he didn't make the decision until some point while in the locker at half time).Maybe superficially. But the rumors of players not like Quinn probably has some backbone. My guess is Mangini could not stand Quinn anymore and ended the experiment early as players were also complaining loudly at halftime.
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I bet they were throwing their dirty undies at Quinn and he was sniffing each and every one and LOVING IT!
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At this point in time, I'm not even sure if the QB is the problem here. Put them both in. Same time. Let them fight over the ball when it get's hiked. Would be a lot more entertaining then what has been on the field in the last 3 weeks.
I think this coaching staff is the real issue. And if I was Lerner, then muffin top would be on thin ice along with Daboll and everyone else...
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Quinn should be our starter for the rest of the season with the staff 100% behind him. Unfortunatly this spineless coach refuses to do this. I love the quote " Im going with whoever I think gives us the best chance to win" Bull, Ive got a bulletin, we arnt going to win shit this year. Its time to start building the chemistry of this team. DA is nothing for us for the future. We have alot of problems worst than quarterback however we Browns fans love to beat up our QB's.
When we had something going with Couch and he led us to the playoffs we started that pussy Holcomb and Cleveland fans booed when Couch was hurt. (reminder that he is the last QB to get us to the playoffs) Now we have a chance with a young Brady Quinn and everyone has quit on him already.
Mangini is an idiot. Our play calling is pathetic and personel use is terrible. Why we consistantly run with Cribbs, Edwards, 2 tight ends and Vickers in 3rd and long situations is beyond me.
Its time to have some patience with the players. Aikman was 1-15 his first season, Manning threw 30 picks, and you can go on and on.
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Masters said:
I think Mangini's comment of it being a locker room decision, was not that it was made by the people/players in the locker room, but rather he made the decision while in the locker room during half time (i.e. he didn't make the decision until some point while in the locker at half time).Maybe superficially. But the rumors of players not like Quinn probably has some backbone. My guess is Mangini could not stand Quinn anymore and ended the experiment early as players were also complaining loudly at halftime.
Maybe superficially. But the rumors of players not like Quinn probably has some backbone. My guess is Mangini could not stand Quinn anymore and ended the experiment early as players were also complaining loudly at halftime.
Come on now. There was only one rumor of that, perpetrated on message boards (including this one), following the Shaun Smith incident last season. There has not been one reported sotry or rumor of players not liking Quinn from a single credible source outside of the message boards and blog-o-sphere
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I'm not a DA apologist but c'mon, he was thrown into a game down 20-0 with absolutely no preparation mentally. He was told he was going in as they were jogging out to the field. yes, 3 picks is terrible but DA is not the reason we imploded. The implosion already happened and DA was trying to gunsling us out of it. Now if DA started, threw 3 picks and we went INTO halftime down 20-0, well that is a different story.
He didn't have any prep for cincy 07 either, didn't seem to affect him then.
Nice excuse though.
AdaM said:
He didn't have any prep for cincy 07 either, didn't seem to affect him then.Nice excuse though.
Actually... Anderson came in with the Browns down against Pittsburgh, and kinda sucked (but not as bad as Frye) while the Browns lost 34-7... then came in against Cincinnati with several days of prep.
Situation's quite similar this time if DA gets the start.
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AdaM said:
He didn't have any prep for cincy 07 either, didn't seem to affect him then.Nice excuse though.
Actually... Anderson came in with the Browns down against Pittsburgh, and kinda sucked (but not as bad as Frye) while the Browns lost 34-7... then came in against Cincinnati with several days of prep.
Situation's quite similar this time if DA gets the start.
Situation's quite similar this time if DA gets the start.
Except Cincy is a much better team on defense than they were in 2007
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Situation's quite similar this time if DA gets the start.
Except Cincy is a much better team on defense than they were in 2007
Masters said:
Except Cincy is a much better team on defense than they were in 2007Maybe, but the Steelers went through them like a "Mack" truck. I mean, the Bengals had no business being in that game late. The Packers also picked up quite a few yards. So the Browns offense isn't nearly as good, I still can see them getting points if the QB would make some plays and stop the misses(like Quinn with MMass in Denver).
Another reason why Anderson had such a big game in the first Cincy game was because the Bengals were coming off a Monday nighter and were gassed....plus DA was fresh and they went with the base defense. Obviously by seasons end, the Bengals had adapted.
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If I were Mangini, I'd start DA, let him implode for a few games (probably 2.5), then start Ratliff since that's been my plan all along.
If it were ME but I just had Mangini's position and had put myself into this position, I'd ride DA until the end of the year. Quinn is no good now because he can no longer trust me, and I'd be looking to trade him to prevent any locker room blowups.
Additionally, since I had claimed this was a locker room decision at halftime (interesting, the inmates are running the asylum), I alreayd know that no one has confidence, or they just don't like, Brady Quinn.
Either way, Quinn is done in CLE. I'm going to try to recoup as much as I can and hope that those rumored trades we were offered for Quinn during the offseason don't get out from confirmed sources.
I think Mangini's comment of it being a locker room decision, was not that it was made by the people/players in the locker room, but rather he made the decision while in the locker room during half time (i.e. he didn't make the decision until some point while in the locker at half time).
Masters said:
I think Mangini's comment of it being a locker room decision, was not that it was made by the people/players in the locker room, but rather he made the decision while in the locker room during half time (i.e. he didn't make the decision until some point while in the locker at half time).I thought it was Quinn that said it was a locker room decision.
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I'm not a DA apologist but c'mon, he was thrown into a game down 20-0 with absolutely no preparation mentally. He was told he was going in as they were jogging out to the field. yes, 3 picks is terrible but DA is not the reason we imploded. The implosion already happened and DA was trying to gunsling us out of it. Now if DA started, threw 3 picks and we went INTO halftime down 20-0, well that is a different story.
As a backup QB in the NFL, it is your J O B to be mentally prepared to go into the game and play at any time, under any circumstance.
3 very bad picks are still 3 very bad picks (that could have been 4 or 5), no matter how you slice it. You don't need prep time to know not to throw into triple coverage.
Masters said:
As a backup QB in the NFL, it is your J O B to be mentally prepared to go into the game and play at any time, under any circumstance.3 very bad picks are still 3 very bad picks (that could have been 4 or 5), no matter how you slice it. You don't need prep time to know not to throw into triple coverage.
No shit it was his job, I am just saying that the game was long long lost before DA even stepped on the field. All I am saying is that DA is no peyton manning and threw a few picks trying to make something happen. Game manager offense goes out the window down 20 point with 2 quarters to go. He was rusty, took some shots, and it didn't pan out. Crucify him if you want to, I just don't see it like that.
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Masters said:
Except Cincy is a much better team on defense than they were in 2007Maybe, but the Steelers went through them like a "Mack" truck. I mean, the Bengals had no business being in that game late. The Packers also picked up quite a few yards. So the Browns offense isn't nearly as good, I still can see them getting points if the QB would make some plays and stop the misses(like Quinn with MMass in Denver).
Another reason why Anderson had such a big game in the first Cincy game was because the Bengals were coming off a Monday nighter and were gassed....plus DA was fresh and they went with the base defense. Obviously by seasons end, the Bengals had adapted.
Maybe, but the Steelers went through them like a "Mack" truck. I mean, the Bengals had no business being in that game late. The Packers also picked up quite a few yards. So the Browns offense isn't nearly as good, I still can see them getting points if the QB would make some plays and stop the misses(like Quinn with MMass in Denver).
Another reason why Anderson had such a big game in the first Cincy game was because the Bengals were coming off a Monday nighter and were gassed....plus DA was fresh and they went with the base defense. Obviously by seasons end, the Bengals had adapted.
Went through them Like a "Mack" truck? I don't consider holding PIT to 2 offensive TDs and only 373 total offensive yards going through anyone like anything. Giving up a tad over 100 yards on the ground, 276 yards to Ben on 30+ attempt w/ 1 TD, 1INT, and 1 sack. But maybe that's just me.
Against GB Cincy gave up 311 total yard and forced 2 picks of Rogers and sacking him 6 times. Again, maybe just me, but that's not a whole heck of a lot of yards.
I see that MMass play brought up, but in all honesty, that's about the only chance for a big play CLE has had that I have seen, outside of the pass to BE in the opener.
I'd add that DA hasn't had much success against CIN since that first game in 2007. His last two games against them he has thrown for an average of about 200 yards, 2 TDs, 5 INTs, and his longest play has been 22 yards.
I'd love to be pleasantly surprised, but my expectations going in don't change with DA at the helm over Quinn. I expect to see the same bad offense, with maybe a few extra passing yards that DA pure arm strength can get you from time to time.
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If I were Mangini, I'd start DA, let him implode for a few games (probably 2.5), then start Ratliff since that's been my plan all along.
If it were ME but I just had Mangini's position and had put myself into this position, I'd ride DA until the end of the year. Quinn is no good now because he can no longer trust me, and I'd be looking to trade him to prevent any locker room blowups.
Additionally, since I had claimed this was a locker room decision at halftime (interesting, the inmates are running the asylum), I alreayd know that no one has confidence, or they just don't like, Brady Quinn.
Either way, Quinn is done in CLE. I'm going to try to recoup as much as I can and hope that those rumored trades we were offered for Quinn during the offseason don't get out from confirmed sources.
If I were Mangini, I'd start DA, let him implode for a few games (probably 2.5), then start Ratliff since that's been my plan all along.
If it were ME but I just had Mangini's position and had put myself into this position, I'd ride DA until the end of the year. Quinn is no good now because he can no longer trust me, and I'd be looking to trade him to prevent any locker room blowups.
Additionally, since I had claimed this was a locker room decision at halftime (interesting, the inmates are running the asylum), I alreayd know that no one has confidence, or they just don't like, Brady Quinn.
Either way, Quinn is done in CLE. I'm going to try to recoup as much as I can and hope that those rumored trades we were offered for Quinn during the offseason don't get out from confirmed sources.
I don't know that Brady is done in CLE just yet...his contract is pretty hefty and he would incur some really bad cap penalties. His playing time may be over, but he's probably going to be on the team until his contract is up.
It kinda sucks how they basically ruined him though...
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Masters said:
I think Mangini's comment of it being a locker room decision, was not that it was made by the people/players in the locker room, but rather he made the decision while in the locker room during half time (i.e. he didn't make the decision until some point while in the locker at half time).I thought it was Quinn that said it was a locker room decision.
I thought it was Quinn that said it was a locker room decision.
It might have been. Either way, I am pretty confident the mention of "locker room decision" was literal, in that it was made while in the locker room. Not that the players had some vote or input in the decision.
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If I were Mangini, I'd start DA, let him implode for a few games (probably 2.5), then start Ratliff since that's been my plan all along.
If it were ME but I just had Mangini's position and had put myself into this position, I'd ride DA until the end of the year. Quinn is no good now because he can no longer trust me, and I'd be looking to trade him to prevent any locker room blowups.
Additionally, since I had claimed this was a locker room decision at halftime (interesting, the inmates are running the asylum), I alreayd know that no one has confidence, or they just don't like, Brady Quinn.
Either way, Quinn is done in CLE. I'm going to try to recoup as much as I can and hope that those rumored trades we were offered for Quinn during the offseason don't get out from confirmed sources.
I don't know that Brady is done in CLE just yet...his contract is pretty hefty and he would incur some really bad cap penalties. His playing time may be over, but he's probably going to be on the team until his contract is up.
It kinda sucks how they basically ruined him though...
I don't know that Brady is done in CLE just yet...his contract is pretty hefty and he would incur some really bad cap penalties. His playing time may be over, but he's probably going to be on the team until his contract is up.
It kinda sucks how they basically ruined him though...
It's not and it wouldn't. His contract is only hefty if he hits his escallators.
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Here is our choice. Anderson, a guy who can light up the score at times, but has no consitancy, or a young kid, who hasnt shown any growth as a Q.B. over the 3 games so far.
I choose Anderson. Why because neither one will be the team next year. Anderson give the best chance at maybe some wins this year.
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Here is our choice. Anderson, a guy who can light up the score at times, but has no consitancy, or a young kid, who hasnt shown any growth as a Q.B. over the 3 games so far.
I choose Anderson. Why because neither one will be the team next year. Anderson give the best chance at maybe some wins this year.
Here is our choice. Anderson, a guy who can light up the score at times, but has no consitancy, or a young kid, who hasnt shown any growth as a Q.B. over the 3 games so far.
I choose Anderson. Why because neither one will be the team next year. Anderson give the best chance at maybe some wins this year.
Since we're going nowhere fast, what does finishing 6-10 or 7-9 do for us? It puts us in the middle of the draft order, and we get to watch Taylor Mays and Eric Berry go to other teams.
No thanks. With those two guys coming out, I want #1 or #2 overall.
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Here is our choice. Anderson, a guy who can light up the score at times, but has no consitancy, or a young kid, who hasnt shown any growth as a Q.B. over the 3 games so far.
I choose Anderson. Why because neither one will be the team next year. Anderson give the best chance at maybe some wins this year.
Since we're going nowhere fast, what does finishing 6-10 or 7-9 do for us? It puts us in the middle of the draft order, and we get to watch Taylor Mays and Eric Berry go to other teams.
No thanks. With those two guys coming out, I want #1 or #2 overall.
Since we're going nowhere fast, what does finishing 6-10 or 7-9 do for us? It puts us in the middle of the draft order, and we get to watch Taylor Mays and Eric Berry go to other teams.
No thanks. With those two guys coming out, I want #1 or #2 overall.
You don't draft a saftey w/ the #1 pick in a draft. Not even sure you do at #2. But I am with you on your point. If the long term QB is not on this roster and you are a team devoid of impact players who can come in and play day one, being in the middle of the draft isn't in theory helping you as much as being in the top 5.
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Wow, I never thought I would pick DA to start at QB after last season, but you need to. It sucks, but you have to go over the same ground you have gone over before (inconsistant, erratic quarterback, easily as capable of losing a game for you as winning it), just to go over it in Manginis system. I would have stuck with Quinn through the entire Baltimore game, but once he was pulled, Mangini put himself on this course of action. Mangini cannot move back to Brady now without completely abononing Anderson, and unless he thinks he can turn the team into overnight winners, he cannot afford to abandon Derek until he has had a fair shot. Maybe next year he will figure out that having two Quarterbacks is the same as having none, and that the easy solution is to TRADE one of them, but for now I think the Browns are doomed to repeat last years history with half the season DA and half BQ barring any injuries.
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Imagine You're Mangini
this one's easy. "i'm a gigantic a-hole that nobody likes and should have never been hired in the first place, a no good rat to the guy i owe all my success to, i think i am the best coach at any sport ever, and i think that jim zorn should be second in the coach of the year award behind me."
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