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Bernie Kosar says Brady Quinn could use a fresh start

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  • "Ummm, you know what, I think it would be tough … It’s a tough spot for him right now,” Kosar said. “I personally like seeing that he’s unhappy not playing. You don’t want a young quarterback that’s happy being a backup.

    “People should cut him slack if he is frustrated and does say something that’s maybe a little negative in terms of wanting to play.

    I think that sums it up and makes me feel even stronger in the opinion Quinn has had some sharp words with the staff and or teammates.

    Bernie is right..he needs a fresh start.

    The "it's tough" comment in reference to a trade isn't good...sounds like the offers are few, and so small it is hardly worth making the trade.

    I think other teams see the attitude and see that as a big negative.

    Players talk to players...word spreads around the league.

    @ballpeen said:

    I think that sums it up and makes me feel even stronger in the opinion Quinn has had some sharp words with the staff and or teammates.

    Bernie is right..he needs a fresh start.

    The "it's tough" comment in reference to a trade isn't good...sounds like the offers are few, and so small it is hardly worth making the trade.

    I think other teams see the attitude and see that as a big negative.

    Players talk to players...word spreads around the league.

    He can still pick up his $11 Mil if he takes 70% or more of the snaps next season as well. So benching him this year with an early hook was NOT all because of money.

  • @ballpeen said:

    I think that sums it up and makes me feel even stronger in the opinion Quinn has had some sharp words with the staff and or teammates.

    Bernie is right..he needs a fresh start.

    The "it's tough" comment in reference to a trade isn't good...sounds like the offers are few, and so small it is hardly worth making the trade.

    I think other teams see the attitude and see that as a big negative.

    Players talk to players...word spreads around the league.

    He can still pick up his $11 Mil if he takes 70% or more of the snaps next season as well. So benching him this year with an early hook was NOT all because of money.

    @carddawg said:

    He can still pick up his $11 Mil if he takes 70% or more of the snaps next season as well. So benching him this year with an early hook was NOT all because of money.

    I didn't know that...I thought it was in the first 3 years...

    Anyway....No, it wasn't all about money.

  • "Ummm, you know what, I think it would be tough … It’s a tough spot for him right now,” Kosar said. “I personally like seeing that he’s unhappy not playing. You don’t want a young quarterback that’s happy being a backup.

    “People should cut him slack if he is frustrated and does say something that’s maybe a little negative in terms of wanting to play.

    I think that sums it up and makes me feel even stronger in the opinion Quinn has had some sharp words with the staff and or teammates.

    Bernie is right..he needs a fresh start.

    The "it's tough" comment in reference to a trade isn't good...sounds like the offers are few, and so small it is hardly worth making the trade.

    I think other teams see the attitude and see that as a big negative.

    Players talk to players...word spreads around the league.

    @ballpeen said:

    I think that sums it up and makes me feel even stronger in the opinion Quinn has had some sharp words with the staff and or teammates.

    Bernie is right..he needs a fresh start.

    The "it's tough" comment in reference to a trade isn't good...sounds like the offers are few, and so small it is hardly worth making the trade.

    I think other teams see the attitude and see that as a big negative.

    Players talk to players...word spreads around the league.

    These comments from Bernie must be to encourage other teams to throw in a bid for BQ. It would seem to indicate there has been little to no interest thus far. Another 1st round bust, just fcuking unbelievable.

  • Ive concluded this organization and team is going to suck for a long time even if lerner sold the team...i have pretty much lost interest in anything this club does because its a minor league outfit with a queer for an owner...rebuilding isnt going to be enough to pull this club outta the ghetto...😉

  • @carddawg said:

    He can still pick up his $11 Mil if he takes 70% or more of the snaps next season as well. So benching him this year with an early hook was NOT all because of money.

    I didn't know that...I thought it was in the first 3 years...

    Anyway....No, it wasn't all about money.

    @ballpeen said:

    I didn't know that...I thought it was in the first 3 years...

    Anyway....No, it wasn't all about money.

    This blurb was in Sunday's PD (and posted in a thread here about Browns Contracts):

    <<<< Quinn's bonuses worked like this: He could have earned up to $11 million if he had played 45 percent of the team's snaps in 2007 and 55 percent in 2008. Since he didn't, the bonus now requires that he play 70 percent of the snaps in 2009. If he fails to do that, the $11 million is still available if he takes 70 percent of the snaps in 2010. If he takes 70 percent of the snaps in 2010, it's $5.8 million. I had reported he also could make $11 million in 2010, which is incorrect. His base salary makes him affordable as a backup, while he can get a huge boost if he becomes a regular here or elsewhere.

    Fans have been writing that Quinn was sent to the bench to avoid paying his bonus. Well, the best way to do that was to play Anderson starting in Game 1. Or to trade Quinn over the summer to Denver when the Broncos called. >>>>

  • thanks for that CardDawg!

  • There it is in black and white.

    Sorry Quinn "backers"

  • @carddawg said:

    He can still pick up his $11 Mil if he takes 70% or more of the snaps next season as well. So benching him this year with an early hook was NOT all because of money.

    I didn't know that...I thought it was in the first 3 years...

    Anyway....No, it wasn't all about money.

    @ballpeen said:

    Anyway....No, it wasn't all about money.

    It was because he was horrible.

  • @ballpeen said:

    I think that sums it up and makes me feel even stronger in the opinion Quinn has had some sharp words with the staff and or teammates.

    Bernie is right..he needs a fresh start.

    The "it's tough" comment in reference to a trade isn't good...sounds like the offers are few, and so small it is hardly worth making the trade.

    I think other teams see the attitude and see that as a big negative.

    Players talk to players...word spreads around the league.

    He can still pick up his $11 Mil if he takes 70% or more of the snaps next season as well. So benching him this year with an early hook was NOT all because of money.

    @carddawg said:

    He can still pick up his $11 Mil if he takes 70% or more of the snaps next season as well. So benching him this year with an early hook was NOT all because of money.

    well its getting closer to decision time and we have to Hi $ QB/s who are not performing.

  • @ballpeen said:

    I didn't know that...I thought it was in the first 3 years...

    Anyway....No, it wasn't all about money.

    This blurb was in Sunday's PD (and posted in a thread here about Browns Contracts):

    <<<< Quinn's bonuses worked like this: He could have earned up to $11 million if he had played 45 percent of the team's snaps in 2007 and 55 percent in 2008. Since he didn't, the bonus now requires that he play 70 percent of the snaps in 2009. If he fails to do that, the $11 million is still available if he takes 70 percent of the snaps in 2010. If he takes 70 percent of the snaps in 2010, it's $5.8 million. I had reported he also could make $11 million in 2010, which is incorrect. His base salary makes him affordable as a backup, while he can get a huge boost if he becomes a regular here or elsewhere.

    Fans have been writing that Quinn was sent to the bench to avoid paying his bonus. Well, the best way to do that was to play Anderson starting in Game 1. Or to trade Quinn over the summer to Denver when the Broncos called. >>>>

    @carddawg said:

    This blurb was in Sunday's PD (and posted in a thread here about Browns Contracts):

    <<<< Quinn's bonuses worked like this: He could have earned up to $11 million if he had played 45 percent of the team's snaps in 2007 and 55 percent in 2008. Since he didn't, the bonus now requires that he play 70 percent of the snaps in 2009. If he fails to do that, the $11 million is still available if he takes 70 percent of the snaps in 2010. If he takes 70 percent of the snaps in 2010, it's $5.8 million. I had reported he also could make $11 million in 2010, which is incorrect. His base salary makes him affordable as a backup, while he can get a huge boost if he becomes a regular here or elsewhere.

    Fans have been writing that Quinn was sent to the bench to avoid paying his bonus. Well, the best way to do that was to play Anderson starting in Game 1. Or to trade Quinn over the summer to Denver when the Broncos called. >>>>

    Thanks..I saw that on your other thread...seems like new info...i had never seen that part..always just in the first 3 years.

    Good find

  • even in light of that new (at least to me) info, that doesn't mean its not about money. he takes enough snaps for this year, he gets paid. he wont be here next year, so i dont think that much of the consideration. he's not worth 11 million, so just because he has the option to take the escalator for 2 consecutive years lends no credence to benching him being solely a function of play.

    his play didn't match the money, which is more likely.

  • @ballpeen said:

    I didn't know that...I thought it was in the first 3 years...

    Anyway....No, it wasn't all about money.

    This blurb was in Sunday's PD (and posted in a thread here about Browns Contracts):

    <<<< Quinn's bonuses worked like this: He could have earned up to $11 million if he had played 45 percent of the team's snaps in 2007 and 55 percent in 2008. Since he didn't, the bonus now requires that he play 70 percent of the snaps in 2009. If he fails to do that, the $11 million is still available if he takes 70 percent of the snaps in 2010. If he takes 70 percent of the snaps in 2010, it's $5.8 million. I had reported he also could make $11 million in 2010, which is incorrect. His base salary makes him affordable as a backup, while he can get a huge boost if he becomes a regular here or elsewhere.

    Fans have been writing that Quinn was sent to the bench to avoid paying his bonus. Well, the best way to do that was to play Anderson starting in Game 1. Or to trade Quinn over the summer to Denver when the Broncos called. >>>>

    @carddawg said:

    This blurb was in Sunday's PD (and posted in a thread here about Browns Contracts):

    <<<< Quinn's bonuses worked like this: He could have earned up to $11 million if he had played 45 percent of the team's snaps in 2007 and 55 percent in 2008. Since he didn't, the bonus now requires that he play 70 percent of the snaps in 2009. If he fails to do that, the $11 million is still available if he takes 70 percent of the snaps in 2010. His base salary makes him affordable as a backup, while he can get a huge boost if he becomes a regular here or elsewhere.

    Fans have been writing that Quinn was sent to the bench to avoid paying his bonus. Well, the best way to do that was to play Anderson starting in Game 1. Or to trade Quinn over the summer to Denver when the Broncos called. >>>>

    @pumpkin-eater said:

    There it is in black and white.

    Sorry Quinn "backers"

    From Pluto's Monday column:

    Terry Pluto said:

    Getting it right: In my Sunday notes, I was wrong about the incentives in Brady Quinn's contract. Yes, he will receive $11 million if he takes 70 percent of the snaps this season. If he takes 70 percent of the snaps in 2010, it's $5.8 million. I had reported he also could make $11 million in 2010, which is incorrect.
  • Thanks...I knew I had never seen that before so it came as a complete change-up.

  • Thanks...I knew I had never seen that before so it came as a complete change-up.

    @ballpeen said:

    Thanks...I knew I had never seen that before so it came as a complete change-up.

    Still though, I hadn't seen that any extension of it could spill over into 2010, even $5.8-mil.

    Thanks Alo

  • I loved bernie as a brown.. I have serious doubts about this consulting thing.

  • I loved bernie as a brown.. I have serious doubts about this consulting thing.

    @sez.ej said:

    Bernie knows dick.. he is still suffering from post concussion syndrome from that fastball I beaned him with when I was 11 in Boardman little league.. Not to mention all the hit's babette gave him. I loved bernie as a brown.. I have serious doubts about this consulting thing.

    It is probably no different than the roles that Jim Brown and Paul Warfield play, both of whom are also "consultants" for the Browns. The role of these guys is to try to evaluate people who can be the next Jim Brown, Paul Warfield, and Bernie Kosar for this team. JB and PW have been on their roles for several years, they have yet to find anyone as good as themselves....can Bernie do any better?

  • Good to see Bernie is already shooting his mouth off in his first few weeks as a "consultant." I hope he keeps it coming with the off-the-cuff comments. You know that has to piss Mangini off.

  • @sez.ej said:

    Bernie knows dick.. he is still suffering from post concussion syndrome from that fastball I beaned him with when I was 11 in Boardman little league.. Not to mention all the hit's babette gave him. I loved bernie as a brown.. I have serious doubts about this consulting thing.

    It is probably no different than the roles that Jim Brown and Paul Warfield play, both of whom are also "consultants" for the Browns. The role of these guys is to try to evaluate people who can be the next Jim Brown, Paul Warfield, and Bernie Kosar for this team. JB and PW have been on their roles for several years, they have yet to find anyone as good as themselves....can Bernie do any better?

    @the-gipper said:

    It is probably no different than the roles that Jim Brown and Paul Warfield play, both of whom are also "consultants" for the Browns. The role of these guys is to try to evaluate people who can be the next Jim Brown, Paul Warfield, and Bernie Kosar for this team. JB and PW have been on their roles for several years, they have yet to find anyone as good as themselves....can Bernie do any better?

    I'd fire Daboll, and put Bernie in as offensive coordinator. I've also officially lost interest in the Browns for this season (& this coming from a season ticket holder) assuming Mangini is content to think this long time fan is going to continue to watch the last rated qb in the league stink it up week after week, and add in the worst defense in the NFL as a side benefit.

    😠 I wish we had a puke emoticon to show my true feelings about the Browns right now.

  • @the-gipper said:

    It is probably no different than the roles that Jim Brown and Paul Warfield play, both of whom are also "consultants" for the Browns. The role of these guys is to try to evaluate people who can be the next Jim Brown, Paul Warfield, and Bernie Kosar for this team. JB and PW have been on their roles for several years, they have yet to find anyone as good as themselves....can Bernie do any better?

    I'd fire Daboll, and put Bernie in as offensive coordinator. I've also officially lost interest in the Browns for this season (& this coming from a season ticket holder) assuming Mangini is content to think this long time fan is going to continue to watch the last rated qb in the league stink it up week after week, and add in the worst defense in the NFL as a side benefit.

    😠 I wish we had a puke emoticon to show my true feelings about the Browns right now.

    @hoorta said:

    I'd fire Daboll, and put Bernie in as offensive coordinator. I've also officially lost interest in the Browns for this season (& this coming from a season ticket holder) assuming Mangini is content to think this long time fan is going to continue to watch the last rated qb in the league stink it up week after week, and add in the worst defense in the NFL as a side benefit.

    😠 I wish we had a puke emoticon to show my true feelings about the Browns right now.

    Ask and ye shall receive anim_puke.gif

  • No weapons have hurt both QBs?

    That has to be one of the dumbest things I have ever heard.