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  • @hoorta said:

    What's the common denominator here? THEY ALL GOT MORE THAN SIX STARTS.

    FYI John Beck was picked in the 2nd round not too long after Quinn. Beck started 4 games and is now out of football.

    @lumbergh said:

    FYI John Beck was picked in the 2nd round not too long after Quinn. Beck started 4 games and is now out of football.

    Point taken Lums- but Beck was a second rounder. Pretty huge bust- sort of like the Browns Rahim Abdullah. 🙂

  • @admin-0 said:

    You won't see this ADMIN account voice in on many controversial topics. Sure, my general population name of ATENEARS chimes in and stirs the pot all the time. Some have a problem differentiating, but that's their problem.

    I'm writing you from the ADMIN account, hoping you will take what I'm asking much more seriously, being that the Admin will now go on record to ask what some of you have got to be thinking.

    Crennel acted like the kid practically wasn't even here. Forced to give him a nod only after ownership and fans voiced in and/or as a last resort.

    Mangini felt the same pressure upon taking the job, and when Anderson didn't woe anyone in preseason, Mangini felt like getting this ugly thing out of the way early and started Quinn in the opener.

    Since then, to say that this kid has been stuck in the corner would assume that he is in the same room. I don't think the kid is even a part of the Cleveland Browns right now ... I know he ain't in the plans.

    Kosar's comments this week cemented the thing. It sounds as if Kosar, after only a few days in the building, has already given up on the kid too.

    WTF?

    Is this kid that bad? I've never known him to be a poor attitude, but it sure seems that way. Look at his body language on the sideline, he might as well not even be dressed, he sure ain't on his headset listening to the plays and hearing, let alone providing any input. He's on a island ... he's a cast-off.

    After 6 games is this kid done?

    Quit with the whining about not getting an opportunity. You'd have to be a complete hot-headed jackass to not be in the mix here. He's not a hot-head, that we know of, so does that mean that not only is his attitude poor, does he flat out suck in practice? Is he that dumb in the class room, or what?

    Mangini ain't stupid, he ain't going to just not play the kid if he could help.

    Could Brady Quinn go down as the biggest bust in NFL history? And is he going to?

    This ain't a BQ or DA thread, this is about BQ, WTF?

    Did anyone even attempt to make a trade for him and his very managable contract?

    Am I allowed to say that this is the most ignorant post from a DA apologist EVER? If I can say that without being banned, there it is, if not, please ignore.

    The guy's played a handful of games, and as bad as he's played, since his first start he's been lights out compared to his now-starting and worst QB in the NFL teammate (I'd include all the non-starters in there as well). BQ's not playing because they don't want to blow the salary cap, that doesn't require a brain surgeon or even be an Oregon supporter to see.

    But then this post goes on to say big bust EVER - well it must be true if EVER is in all CAPS. Never mind even looking at the same draft where a #1 is likely the biggest bust in a long time. The original post will be amusing to revisit when BQ plays on a non-disfunctional team.

    To paraphrase Buckley - I will not insult your intelligence by suggesting that you believe what you just said. But if you do believe it ...

    @lollygagger said:

    BQ's not playing because they don't want to blow the salary cap, that doesn't require a brain surgeon or even be an Oregon supporter to see.

    If Quinn's not starting in 5-6 games, then you are completely wrong about him not playing because of the bonus.

  • Biggest bust ever? naa, not hardly

    Rick Mirer(sp) another domer,not sure he started more than a couple games

    Cade McNoun, did he ever start a game ?

    Rumor NO LINK

    Rob Ryan went to Mangini ,told him that every D coordinator in the league knew how easy it was to defend against Brady, "we can't win with him in there."

    @brownb499 said:

    Biggest bust ever? naa, not hardly

    Rick Mirer(sp) another domer,not sure he started more than a couple games

    Cade McNoun, did he ever start a game ?

    Rumor NO LINK

    Rob Ryan went to Mangini ,told him that every D coordinator in the league knew how easy it was to defend against Brady, "we can't win with him in there."

    McNown, 15 starts.... Mirer, lots of starts (40-60)

  • Tim Couch should be remembered as the number one bust in browns history. Lucky for him that Ryan Leaf made all the headlines and was a bigger flop in the NFL.

    Couch had 11 more TDs and 31 less INT in his two full years at Kentucky than he had in his 5 year NFL career.

    Ouch.

    Considering he was supposed to be the browns savior and the next coming of Elway, he was much more of a bust.

    @fan-of-steel-1 said:

    Tim Couch should be remembered as the number one bust in browns history. Lucky for him that Ryan Leaf made all the headlines and was a bigger flop in the NFL.

    Couch had 11 more TDs and 31 less INT in his two full years at Kentucky than he had in his 5 year NFL career.

    Ouch.

    Considering he was supposed to be the browns savior and the next coming of Elway, he was much more of a bust.

    Nope, FOS- can't remember where I saw the link yesterday, but someone listed the all-time biggest NFL busts (any position) .

    Coming in solidly @ #8 was the Browns Mike "Mad Dog in a Meatmarket" Junkin. Have to agree. I'll put Courtney Brown and Gerald Warren ahead of Couch in the lousy returns department.

    And in the bad trade department, how's this one for a stinker- the Browns gave up a #1 pick to Buffalo for the rights to Tom Cousineau, who never amounted to more than a hill of beans in the NFL- that pick turned into Jim Kelly.

  • I believe that history has shown that quarterbacks drafted in the same slot as queenie was have always failed.

  • @lollygagger said:

    BQ's not playing because they don't want to blow the salary cap, that doesn't require a brain surgeon or even be an Oregon supporter to see.

    If Quinn's not starting in 5-6 games, then you are completely wrong about him not playing because of the bonus.

    @drunkandstoopid said:

    If Quinn's not starting in 5-6 games, then you are completely wrong about him not playing because of the bonus.

    Seeing how Quinn is still on the roster takes the bust lable off the table. As DA continues to play his way out of town, the backup QB sits in wait. The coach has already stated a basic lack of weapons has affected both QB's.

    Sitting Quinn for the rest of the season is an unusual bizzare form of damage control, it would be nice to see him back in there after the rookies have gelled a bit.

  • There has GOT to be a reason 2 head coaches are NOT useing Quinn. Mabey he is a waste. I don't see how you were ready to pull the plug on our head coach after 2 games but still demanded to see Quinn. I want to see us win and I don't think we can with the qb selection we have now!

  • @lollygagger said:

    Am I allowed to say that this is the most ignorant post from a DA apologist EVER? If I can say that without being banned, there it is, if not, please ignore.

    The guy's played a handful of games, and as bad as he's played, since his first start he's been lights out compared to his now-starting and worst QB in the NFL teammate (I'd include all the non-starters in there as well). BQ's not playing because they don't want to blow the salary cap, that doesn't require a brain surgeon or even be an Oregon supporter to see.

    But then this post goes on to say big bust EVER - well it must be true if EVER is in all CAPS. Never mind even looking at the same draft where a #1 is likely the biggest bust in a long time. The original post will be amusing to revisit when BQ plays on a non-disfunctional team.

    To paraphrase Buckley - I will not insult your intelligence by suggesting that you believe what you just said. But if you do believe it ...

    So, what you are saying is that the Browns would rather use a second high dollar (1st round?) pick on a QB, or buy one off the expensive FA market in order to save on salary cap? How much do you think that would save them next season?

    Let's say they draft a QB in the first round next season, one of the top-3 QB's to declare for the draft. How much would that save them in compared to $11-mil?

    How about one of the top-3 FA QB's. How much would that gain them in talent and money?

    How about a second tier QB in the draft. Would that be of greater or lesser quality than Brady Quinn? And how much money would they save?

    I looked over your posts, and dating back to August not a single one has been about anything other than to slam DA and pimp Brady ... yet, here you are calling me a DA apologist.

    Do you think Brady Quinn deserves the $11-mil? If you were the GM or Head Coach of the Browns, and weren't the one who gave BQ this contract, would you play him blindly without considering the money? You are not clear, am I just ignorant by not knowing that the Browns are only not playing him because of the money, but that he is actually good and of calibre near that kind of money but maybe just short of being worthy? Or are you saying I'm just dumb to realize he ain't playing because of the money, and it don't matter if he's bad, he isn't the biggest bust EVER?

    Or did you just want to really post that I'm a DA apologist, and that's all you just really wanted to say?

    @admin-0 said:

    So, what you are saying is that the Browns would rather use a second high dollar (1st round?) pick on a QB, or buy one off the expensive FA market in order to save on salary cap? How much do you think that would save them next season?

    Let's say they draft a QB in the first round next season, one of the top-3 QB's to declare for the draft. How much would that save them in compared to $11-mil?

    How about one of the top-3 FA QB's. How much would that gain them in talent and money?

    How about a second tier QB in the draft. Would that be of greater or lesser quality than Brady Quinn? And how much money would they save?

    I looked over your posts, and dating back to August not a single one has been about anything other than to slam DA and pimp Brady ... yet, here you are calling me a DA apologist.

    Do you think Brady Quinn deserves the $11-mil? If you were the GM or Head Coach of the Browns, and weren't the one who gave BQ this contract, would you play him blindly without considering the money? You are not clear, am I just ignorant by not knowing that the Browns are only not playing him because of the money, but that he is actually good and of calibre near that kind of money but maybe just short of being worthy? Or are you saying I'm just dumb to realize he ain't playing because of the money, and it don't matter if he's bad, he isn't the biggest bust EVER?

    Or did you just want to really post that I'm a DA apologist, and that's all you just really wanted to say?

    My beef with the post is the ridiculous, baiting, title - it is not Admin-worthy. But it is consistent with the "let's put all the QB posts together when DA has a bad game" precedent.

    I agree with most of the questions in your original post, and that the situation is bizarre. From the reports I've seen my theory is that since that BQ didn't play well in the first 2.5 games this year and it was clear we were going to be horrible since we have neither a running game nor receivers, that the organization wanted to save the bonus money and they pulled BQ. There are also the rumors (although denied by all involved) that there were words between BQ and the coaches (likely either shortly before or after the BE shoes episode). So now BQ has ticked off the coaches and I think he's sitting regardless of how DA plays (who may set a record for all time worst QB performance in the NFL by a player starting more than half the season).

  • Zombo said:

    It's his third year and he's firmly on the bench behind a guy that continues to have his struggles.

    Yes, he is a bust as far as the Cleveland Browns are concerned.

    There is no other way to look at it.

    Would love to have the draft picks back and just let Anderson play without the controversies the past two seasons.

    Anderson may need replaced after this year, may not, but it is clear the Browns don't see Quinn as the guy.

    Zombo

    2 touchdown passes, 6 interception and 2 fumbles lost........You want this guy to play MORE? DA and BQ Suck ass.....Jake Locker please!

  • You won't see this ADMIN account voice in on many controversial topics. Sure, my general population name of ATENEARS chimes in and stirs the pot all the time. Some have a problem differentiating, but that's their problem.

    I'm writing you from the ADMIN account, hoping you will take what I'm asking much more seriously, being that the Admin will now go on record to ask what some of you have got to be thinking.

    Crennel acted like the kid practically wasn't even here. Forced to give him a nod only after ownership and fans voiced in and/or as a last resort.

    Mangini felt the same pressure upon taking the job, and when Anderson didn't woe anyone in preseason, Mangini felt like getting this ugly thing out of the way early and started Quinn in the opener.

    Since then, to say that this kid has been stuck in the corner would assume that he is in the same room. I don't think the kid is even a part of the Cleveland Browns right now ... I know he ain't in the plans.

    Kosar's comments this week cemented the thing. It sounds as if Kosar, after only a few days in the building, has already given up on the kid too.

    WTF?

    Is this kid that bad? I've never known him to be a poor attitude, but it sure seems that way. Look at his body language on the sideline, he might as well not even be dressed, he sure ain't on his headset listening to the plays and hearing, let alone providing any input. He's on a island ... he's a cast-off.

    After 6 games is this kid done?

    Quit with the whining about not getting an opportunity. You'd have to be a complete hot-headed jackass to not be in the mix here. He's not a hot-head, that we know of, so does that mean that not only is his attitude poor, does he flat out suck in practice? Is he that dumb in the class room, or what?

    Mangini ain't stupid, he ain't going to just not play the kid if he could help.

    Could Brady Quinn go down as the biggest bust in NFL history? And is he going to?

    This ain't a BQ or DA thread, this is about BQ, WTF?

    Did anyone even attempt to make a trade for him and his very managable contract?

    @admin-0 said:

    You won't see this ADMIN account voice in on many controversial topics. Sure, my general population name of ATENEARS chimes in and stirs the pot all the time. Some have a problem differentiating, but that's their problem.

    I'm writing you from the ADMIN account, hoping you will take what I'm asking much more seriously, being that the Admin will now go on record to ask what some of you have got to be thinking.

    Crennel acted like the kid practically wasn't even here. Forced to give him a nod only after ownership and fans voiced in and/or as a last resort.

    Mangini felt the same pressure upon taking the job, and when Anderson didn't woe anyone in preseason, Mangini felt like getting this ugly thing out of the way early and started Quinn in the opener.

    Since then, to say that this kid has been stuck in the corner would assume that he is in the same room. I don't think the kid is even a part of the Cleveland Browns right now ... I know he ain't in the plans.

    Kosar's comments this week cemented the thing. It sounds as if Kosar, after only a few days in the building, has already given up on the kid too.

    WTF?

    Is this kid that bad? I've never known him to be a poor attitude, but it sure seems that way. Look at his body language on the sideline, he might as well not even be dressed, he sure ain't on his headset listening to the plays and hearing, let alone providing any input. He's on a island ... he's a cast-off.

    After 6 games is this kid done?

    Quit with the whining about not getting an opportunity. You'd have to be a complete hot-headed jackass to not be in the mix here. He's not a hot-head, that we know of, so does that mean that not only is his attitude poor, does he flat out suck in practice? Is he that dumb in the class room, or what?

    Mangini ain't stupid, he ain't going to just not play the kid if he could help.

    Could Brady Quinn go down as the biggest bust in NFL history? And is he going to?

    This ain't a BQ or DA thread, this is about BQ, WTF?

    Did anyone even attempt to make a trade for him and his very managable contract?

    Wow, you are even a bigger douche bag than i thought. It's no wonder people are leaving this forum. The admin is a DA fluffer and does nothing but make anti-Quinn posts.

    2 1/2 games??? And he's looked better than DA.... that is a FACT you cannot deny.

  • @admin-0 said:

    So, what you are saying is that the Browns would rather use a second high dollar (1st round?) pick on a QB, or buy one off the expensive FA market in order to save on salary cap? How much do you think that would save them next season?

    Let's say they draft a QB in the first round next season, one of the top-3 QB's to declare for the draft. How much would that save them in compared to $11-mil?

    How about one of the top-3 FA QB's. How much would that gain them in talent and money?

    How about a second tier QB in the draft. Would that be of greater or lesser quality than Brady Quinn? And how much money would they save?

    I looked over your posts, and dating back to August not a single one has been about anything other than to slam DA and pimp Brady ... yet, here you are calling me a DA apologist.

    Do you think Brady Quinn deserves the $11-mil? If you were the GM or Head Coach of the Browns, and weren't the one who gave BQ this contract, would you play him blindly without considering the money? You are not clear, am I just ignorant by not knowing that the Browns are only not playing him because of the money, but that he is actually good and of calibre near that kind of money but maybe just short of being worthy? Or are you saying I'm just dumb to realize he ain't playing because of the money, and it don't matter if he's bad, he isn't the biggest bust EVER?

    Or did you just want to really post that I'm a DA apologist, and that's all you just really wanted to say?

    My beef with the post is the ridiculous, baiting, title - it is not Admin-worthy. But it is consistent with the "let's put all the QB posts together when DA has a bad game" precedent.

    I agree with most of the questions in your original post, and that the situation is bizarre. From the reports I've seen my theory is that since that BQ didn't play well in the first 2.5 games this year and it was clear we were going to be horrible since we have neither a running game nor receivers, that the organization wanted to save the bonus money and they pulled BQ. There are also the rumors (although denied by all involved) that there were words between BQ and the coaches (likely either shortly before or after the BE shoes episode). So now BQ has ticked off the coaches and I think he's sitting regardless of how DA plays (who may set a record for all time worst QB performance in the NFL by a player starting more than half the season).

    @lollygagger said:

    My beef with the post is the ridiculous, baiting, title - it is not Admin-worthy. But it is consistent with the "let's put all the QB posts together when DA has a bad game" precedent.

    I agree with most of the questions in your original post, and that the situation is bizarre. From the reports I've seen my theory is that since that BQ didn't play well in the first 2.5 games this year and it was clear we were going to be horrible since we have neither a running game nor receivers, that the organization wanted to save the bonus money and they pulled BQ. There are also the rumors (although denied by all involved) that there were words between BQ and the coaches (likely either shortly before or after the BE shoes episode). So now BQ has ticked off the coaches and I think he's sitting regardless of how DA plays (who may set a record for all time worst QB performance in the NFL by a player starting more than half the season).

    Thanks for your replies. I agree with your bottom paragragh. As far as the title, yeah not so good, but I over analzye everything ... it's who I am, and what you should come to expect. That ain't necessarily a bad thing or one to sling mud, and glad you didn't but can understand you checking me at the door.

    This team is just really devoid of news-worthy stories right now. I bring up BQ because of the trade deadline coming and passing.

    We've gone from staph to flu now apparently at the Berea facility. I was feeling good that some of our strengths are in the area's of the Packers weaknesses, but now with DQ out and the flu bug ... it's all ugly again.

  • @fan-of-steel-1 said:

    Tim Couch should be remembered as the number one bust in browns history. Lucky for him that Ryan Leaf made all the headlines and was a bigger flop in the NFL.

    Couch had 11 more TDs and 31 less INT in his two full years at Kentucky than he had in his 5 year NFL career.

    Ouch.

    Considering he was supposed to be the browns savior and the next coming of Elway, he was much more of a bust.

    Nope, FOS- can't remember where I saw the link yesterday, but someone listed the all-time biggest NFL busts (any position) .

    Coming in solidly @ #8 was the Browns Mike "Mad Dog in a Meatmarket" Junkin. Have to agree. I'll put Courtney Brown and Gerald Warren ahead of Couch in the lousy returns department.

    And in the bad trade department, how's this one for a stinker- the Browns gave up a #1 pick to Buffalo for the rights to Tom Cousineau, who never amounted to more than a hill of beans in the NFL- that pick turned into Jim Kelly.

    @hoorta said:

    Nope, FOS- can't remember where I saw the link yesterday, but someone listed the all-time biggest NFL busts (any position) .

    Coming in solidly @ #8 was the Browns Mike "Mad Dog in a Meatmarket" Junkin. Have to agree. I'll put Courtney Brown and Gerald Warren ahead of Couch in the lousy returns department.

    Larry, that's only because you pimped Couch for two years while the Browns were on hiatus 🙂

    And in the bad trade department, how's this one for a stinker- the Browns gave up a #1 pick to Buffalo for the rights to Tom Cousineau, who never amounted to more than a hill of beans in the NFL- that pick turned into Jim Kelly.

    I agree and always felt that the trade put the Bills in several SBs and kept the Browns from achieving the same.

    In fact, the Browns were instrumental in the building of the Bills. Remember what the team gave up for the rights to BK? Coupled with the Cousineau deal, the Bills might just have ended up with Kelly and Thermal Thomas +++.

    Hind sight is 20-20.

    PS Remember Keith Baldwin - the best 'pure' pass rusher in the draft??????????????????????????????

  • Ryan Leaf has the market cornered on biggest bust ever. No way to be sure Quinn is a bust until his career is over.

  • Ryan Leaf has the market cornered on biggest bust ever. No way to be sure Quinn is a bust until his career is over.

    @mark-o said:

    Ryan Leaf has the market cornered on biggest bust ever. No way to be sure Quinn is a bust until his career is over.

    Umm ...

  • Zombo said:

    It's his third year and he's firmly on the bench behind a guy that continues to have his struggles.

    Yes, he is a bust as far as the Cleveland Browns are concerned.

    There is no other way to look at it.

    Would love to have the draft picks back and just let Anderson play without the controversies the past two seasons.

    Anderson may need replaced after this year, may not, but it is clear the Browns don't see Quinn as the guy.

    Zombo

    2 touchdown passes, 6 interception and 2 fumbles lost........You want this guy to play MORE? DA and BQ Suck ass.....Jake Locker please!

    @solon16 said:

    2 touchdown passes, 6 interception and 2 fumbles lost........You want this guy to play MORE? DA and BQ Suck ass.....Jake Locker please!

    is locker available now? no? then what the xxxx else do you suggest we do for the rest of the season?

  • BQ has not looked better than DA, That is a fact (well unless you talking about in a bathing suit).

    But he is not the biggest bust ever. Not even close. He was not the number one pick of the draft of even a top 10 pick. If a 22nd pick is a bust it will never be considered the biggest bust ever.

  • @hoorta said:

    What's the common denominator here? THEY ALL GOT MORE THAN SIX STARTS.

    FYI John Beck was picked in the 2nd round not too long after Quinn. Beck started 4 games and is now out of football.

    @lumbergh said:

    FYI John Beck was picked in the 2nd round not too long after Quinn. Beck started 4 games and is now out of football.

    You should research before you type. He is playing for the Rats.

    http://www.nfl.com/players/johnbeck/profile?id=BEC177695

  • @solon16 said:

    2 touchdown passes, 6 interception and 2 fumbles lost........You want this guy to play MORE? DA and BQ Suck ass.....Jake Locker please!

    is locker available now? no? then what the xxxx else do you suggest we do for the rest of the season?

    @choco said:

    is locker available now? no? then what the xxxx else do you suggest we do for the rest of the season?

    Put BQ in and watch him suck it up to prove he aint it once and for all!!!

  • @choco said:

    is locker available now? no? then what the xxxx else do you suggest we do for the rest of the season?

    Put BQ in and watch him suck it up to prove he aint it once and for all!!!

    @solon16 said:

    Put BQ in and watch him suck it up to prove he aint it once and for all!!!

    That is what Mangini should have done all along. He should have been given the season or at least a major portion of it.

  • @drunkandstoopid said:

    If Quinn's not starting in 5-6 games, then you are completely wrong about him not playing because of the bonus.

    Seeing how Quinn is still on the roster takes the bust lable off the table. As DA continues to play his way out of town, the backup QB sits in wait. The coach has already stated a basic lack of weapons has affected both QB's.

    Sitting Quinn for the rest of the season is an unusual bizzare form of damage control, it would be nice to see him back in there after the rookies have gelled a bit.

    @hammertime said:

    Seeing how Quinn is still on the roster takes the bust lable off the table. As DA continues to play his way out of town, the backup QB sits in wait. The coach has already stated a basic lack of weapons has affected both QB's.

    Sitting Quinn for the rest of the season is an unusual bizzare form of damage control, it would be nice to see him back in there after the rookies have gelled a bit.

    And you very well could be right.

    I may very well have become clear to the staff we didn't stand a chance offensively and rather than wreck Quinn, they decided to sacrifice DA for the remainder of the season.

    I haven't ruled that out, though I do think BQ needs to check his attitude. Right now it doesn't seem like he is a team player. If this is a part of Mangini's evaluation, and it could be, BQ isn't passing at this point.