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  • nmills said:

    I've never heard anywhere where we turned down a 1st and 2nd for DA. But if we did I would still expect DA's value to go down some because he had a horrible season, comparing that to Quinn doesnt make sense what has Quinn done to lose trade value, if anything I would say he bolsterd his value with how he performed against denver in his first start.

    It has nothing to do with the previous FO or how the current FO values players, although I'm sure they would both try to get as much as possible for any player so really there's not much defference. It has to do with what the market is for your players, and if the market has already offered two 1st rounders why would you take one 1st rounder, that doesnt seem like it would be in the best interest of your team to me

    Maybe because the Cassel trade diminished the trade value?

    @wpb-dawg-fan said:

    Maybe because the Cassel trade diminished the trade value?

    how? they were offered a 1st for cassel and for some reason they took a high 2nd instead from his ex GM, maybe a favor or maybe he had something worked out for Peppers who knows

  • Attempts: 23

    Completions: 35

    Pass Yds: 239

    Touchdowns: 2

    Interceptions: 0

    Pass %: %65.7

    Avg. Pass: 6.8 yds

    QB Rating: 104.3

    Those are Brady Quinn's stats for the first game he started in the NFL. I dont care who you are, you don't trade a Quarterback who does that in his first game on 2-days notice. Theres just too much potential to be had. Not to mention his career in a pro offense in college and how well he did there. He could potentially be one of THOSE players, you know the ones that only come around every 20 years. Plus, Im sick of my city loosing yet another future all star player to a trade... its happened too many times in the past in Cleveland sports, lets learn from our mistakes

    @playgroundlegend said:

    Attempts: 23

    Completions: 35

    Pass Yds: 239

    Touchdowns: 2

    Interceptions: 0

    Pass %: %65.7

    Avg. Pass: 6.8 yds

    QB Rating: 104.3

    Those are Brady Quinn's stats for the first game he started in the NFL. I dont care who you are, you don't trade a Quarterback who does that in his first game on 2-days notice. Theres just too much potential to be had. Not to mention his career in a pro offense in college and how well he did there. He could potentially be one of THOSE players, you know the ones that only come around every 20 years. Plus, Im sick of my city loosing yet another future all star player to a trade... its happened too many times in the past in Cleveland sports, lets learn from our mistakes

    Attempts: 33

    Completions: 20

    Pass Yds: 328

    Touchdowns: 5

    Interceptions: 1

    Pass %: 60.6%

    Avg. Pass: 9.9

    QB Rating: 121.0

    Records: Tied franchise record for TDs in a game. Most points in a game for the franchise in 18 years.

    Awards: NFL Player of the Week

    And those are DA's stats for the first game he was given the reigns as the guy....on 6 days notice.

    But you woulda traded that in a new york minute wouldn't you.....

    Oh but BQ threw 2 TDs in a loss to the Broncs at home. Wooohooo.

  • @playgroundlegend said:

    Attempts: 23

    Completions: 35

    Pass Yds: 239

    Touchdowns: 2

    Interceptions: 0

    Pass %: %65.7

    Avg. Pass: 6.8 yds

    QB Rating: 104.3

    Those are Brady Quinn's stats for the first game he started in the NFL. I dont care who you are, you don't trade a Quarterback who does that in his first game on 2-days notice. Theres just too much potential to be had. Not to mention his career in a pro offense in college and how well he did there. He could potentially be one of THOSE players, you know the ones that only come around every 20 years. Plus, Im sick of my city loosing yet another future all star player to a trade... its happened too many times in the past in Cleveland sports, lets learn from our mistakes

    Attempts: 33

    Completions: 20

    Pass Yds: 328

    Touchdowns: 5

    Interceptions: 1

    Pass %: 60.6%

    Avg. Pass: 9.9

    QB Rating: 121.0

    Records: Tied franchise record for TDs in a game. Most points in a game for the franchise in 18 years.

    Awards: NFL Player of the Week

    And those are DA's stats for the first game he was given the reigns as the guy....on 6 days notice.

    But you woulda traded that in a new york minute wouldn't you.....

    Oh but BQ threw 2 TDs in a loss to the Broncs at home. Wooohooo.

    @lumbergh said:

    ...And those are DA's stats for the first game he was given the reigns as the guy....on 6 days notice.

    But you woulda traded that in a new york minute wouldn't you.....

    Based on his first start, you don't. But, DA has 20+ games to judge. BQ doesn't.

  • @wpb-dawg-fan said:

    By your logic we shouldn't consider anything less than a 1st and a 2nd for DA because we already turned down that offer...

    The fact is, THIS FO hasn't turned down anything.

    THIS FO is NOT the previous FO...and they value players differently. What the previous FO traded to get BQ has nothing to do with anything at this point. They will do what they feel is best...and if that includes trading BQ...then they will do it.

    Add into that equation the financial climate and you can see the value of players dropping considerably. Just look at the Cassel trade and you will get a better idea of how good this trade is.

    Personally, I would prefer keeping Quinn as I don't like DA's style of QBing...and I don't think Sanchez is going to be as good as BQ....but my opinion isn't worth squat.

    This FO is rebuilding...and new pieces are required to do that. BQ is one of our pieces worth even a little...so this trade has merit. However, OVER-valuing BQ just because the previous FO liked him makes no difference TODAY.

    I've never heard anywhere where we turned down a 1st and 2nd for DA. But if we did I would still expect DA's value to go down some because he had a horrible season, comparing that to Quinn doesnt make sense what has Quinn done to lose trade value, if anything I would say he bolsterd his value with how he performed against denver in his first start.

    It has nothing to do with the previous FO or how the current FO values players, although I'm sure they would both try to get as much as possible for any player so really there's not much defference. It has to do with what the market is for your players, and if the market has already offered two 1st rounders why would you take one 1st rounder, that doesnt seem like it would be in the best interest of your team to me

    nmills said:

    what has Quinn done to lose trade value, if anything I would say he bolsterd his value with how he performed against denver in his first start.

    sadly, no. Quinn's performances on the field haven't bolstered shit.

    hence all these trade rumors.

  • Lombardi: Quinn's support has 'left the building'

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    I'm a podcast guy. I run solo usually, and have a long commute twice a week from New York to Stamford, CT., site of Rotoworld international headquarters. Even then, there isn't enough time to stay current with my favorites: Adam Carolla, On the DL, Fresh Air, and Bill Simmons. Time spent on the subway without a podcast feels like time wasted. I'm terribly addicted.

    The Sports Guy remains atop my rotation. I was listening on the way home last night, and surprisingly found a Rotoworld blurb when listening to Mike Lombardi talk Brady Quinn.

    "I'm just hearing things out of Cleveland that don't make me feel Brady Quinn is part of their future. ... (Quinn's) support has left the building. We used to call it sponsorship at the Raiders. When your sponsorship goes, you aren't the same player."

    Quinn's "sponsorship" was given out by former GM Phil Savage, and he's long gone. We've documented that Lombardi isn't a huge fan of Quinn recently, saying he lacked accuracy. That's an opinion that doesn't really matter. It matters if the Browns agree with him. It's looking more like they do.

    And you thought Eric Mangini was unpopular in Cleveland now. Wait until he trades boy wonder!

    I am in the minority thinking that Jay Cutler's most likely 2009 home remains in Denver. But if he gets dealt, it's hard to imagine the Browns not being involved. They are the only team with decent young quarterbacks to deal.

    Incidentally, yes, I've tried to get a Rotoworld podcast going for a while. Only so much time in the day, but we're hopeful for one starting before next season. In the meantime, I've cautiously dipped my toe into the 21st century by joining Facebook. We can all be "friends!" So I joined Facebook in time for its inevitable Marvin Harrison-like decline and I listen to NPR podcasts. I feel like the oldest 30-year-old alive.

    Next stop, Twitter!

    http://blogs.rotoworld.com/Fantasy_Footbal...rt_has_le_1.php

  • This trade is idiotic. Why the hell would we want to go with DA for another season?

    Why the hell wouldn't we just keep Cutler? We could then ship off DA for a pick, and sign Leftwich or somebody else to be the backup.

  • @wpb-dawg-fan said:

    which is why I thought the Jets needed to sweeten the pot a little. They were getting Cutler too cheap with a 1st and 2nd rounder (mid rounders at that). I would expect the Browns to get a 2010 pick in this situation.

    The Jets would have to add a 1st rounder next year before even thinking about considering that trade scenerio.

    nmills said:

    The Jets would have to add a 1st rounder next year before even thinking about considering that trade scenerio.

    Dude are you serious, what has Brady Quinn done in the NFL? one good start against a team with a terrible defense and we still lost the game

    All I saw in that game was Quinn dink and dunk all night and you think he is worth 2 1st round draft picks........man tell me what you are smokin

    The Browns being able to trade down and also get a additional 1st round pick for a unproven Brady Quinn is a STEAL, this team has many holes to fill and trading Brady will expedite the process.

  • This trade is idiotic. Why the hell would we want to go with DA for another season?

    Why the hell wouldn't we just keep Cutler? We could then ship off DA for a pick, and sign Leftwich or somebody else to be the backup.

    @bronx-cheer said:

    This trade is idiotic. Why the hell would we want to go with DA for another season?

    Why the hell wouldn't we just keep Cutler? We could then ship off DA for a pick, and sign Leftwich or somebody else to be the backup.

    Because maybe this new regime wants there own quarterback and they don't think that Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson is the many

    They may feel better with a Mark Sanchez or Josh Freeman and using the draft choices to fill other holes this team has

    This team is in REBUILDING MODE

  • @bronx-cheer said:

    This trade is idiotic. Why the hell would we want to go with DA for another season?

    Why the hell wouldn't we just keep Cutler? We could then ship off DA for a pick, and sign Leftwich or somebody else to be the backup.

    Because maybe this new regime wants there own quarterback and they don't think that Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson is the many

    They may feel better with a Mark Sanchez or Josh Freeman and using the draft choices to fill other holes this team has

    This team is in REBUILDING MODE

    @sony-reed said:

    Because maybe this new regime wants there own quarterback and they don't think that Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson is the many

    They may feel better with a Mark Sanchez or Josh Freeman and using the draft choices to fill other holes this team has

    This team is in REBUILDING MODE

    This is all speculation anyway. You have absolutely no idea what Mangini thinks about either of our QB's, and neither does anyone else.

  • I think Zombo is right . It is like a leverage buy out .

    The new company comes in , sells what equipment they don't want , all the unclean furniture , etc. then builds what they want with the remaining pieces . "Nothing is sacred"..............nothing

  • @shepwrite said:

    SEVERAL NFL sources say the Browns are dangling BOTH QBs, as if they really can't decide between the two.

    I think you mean "OBR's BQ-homers are trying to hang onto the belief that they are dangling BOTH QBs"

    Hey what do you bet the folks in CBS next fall would be chanting "SAN-CHEZ" after every incomplete pass?

    Haha, you know it wouldn't happen, and that's because this is all just a case of man-love for an overhyped hometown golden domer.

  • nmills said:

    The Jets would have to add a 1st rounder next year before even thinking about considering that trade scenerio.

    Dude are you serious, what has Brady Quinn done in the NFL? one good start against a team with a terrible defense and we still lost the game

    All I saw in that game was Quinn dink and dunk all night and you think he is worth 2 1st round draft picks........man tell me what you are smokin

    The Browns being able to trade down and also get a additional 1st round pick for a unproven Brady Quinn is a STEAL, this team has many holes to fill and trading Brady will expedite the process.

    @sony-reed said:

    Dude are you serious, what has Brady Quinn done in the NFL? one good start against a team with a terrible defense and we still lost the game

    All I saw in that game was Quinn dink and dunk all night and you think he is worth 2 1st round draft picks........man tell me what you are smokin

    The Browns being able to trade down and also get a additional 1st round pick for a unproven Brady Quinn is a STEAL, this team has many holes to fill and trading Brady will expedite the process.

    I already answered that question keep reading but anyway trading Quinn for #17 pick when you can get more?

    What are you smoking?

  • This trade with Quinn going to Denver is interesting. Seriously, it may be a valid thought...but I have a few things about it that don't make sense:

    1. The reason Denver is supposedly interested in Quinn is that they are going to run a 'New England' offense....but the Browns are rumored to be doing the same thing...so wouldn't the BROWNS want Quinn?

    2. The Browns reportedly turned down a deal with Minnesota for 2 1sts last year...and NOW they take a 1st and a 2nd?

    However, there are also reasons for this to make sense:

    1. If the Browns are really in rebuild..AND like one of the QB's in the draft (or like DA)...this is a PERFECT way for the new FO to put their stamp on this team and get optimum picks to rebuild.

    2. It ends the QB debate and gets the team behind the QB of choice

    3. The Browns have been clearing cap space and spending petty cash in FA...so they must be saving the cash for draft picks (or maybe a late big name FA???)

    Basically, I think that this COULD be valid...and as we are NOT going to compete this year anyway...if the team is sold on either DA or one of the QB's in the draft...we will have a couple of years for them to develop into the leader we need...and have a lot more pieces to help them get there.

    Right now the Browns have the following picks:

    #5

    #36

    #50

    This trade is likely to bring in at least:

    #17

    #53

    and possibly one of the following:

    #76

    #79

    Thereby giving the Browns 5 picks in the top 53 (1st and 2nd rounds) and possible a 3rd rounder. That could go a long way to filling all the needs of this team...and make life a TON easier for whatever QB we put behind center.

    Not saying this is the BEST idea...but it sure doesn't look BAD to me.

    @wpb-dawg-fan said:

    Not saying this is the BEST idea...but it sure doesn't look BAD to me.

    No, it doesn't look bad......but I do think some of the picks might be somewhat different.

    You have to put yourself in the Jets shoes and Denvers shoes and forget about the Browns for a moment. We know what we want and what would be fair.

    There has to be some other picks from the Jets involved.

    If Denver simply wanted Quinn, why not just come to us? They don't have to broker through NY other than we want picks, and they aren't going to give picks away to trade Cutler.

    I can't believe Denver would trade Cutler to us in a straight up deal to land Quinn. Sorry folks.....Cutler is worth way more than simply Brady Quinn...fact.....bank it.

    In all of this, if it pans out, the Jets are going to have to send Denver some picks....or, we are going to have to send Denver our high first rounder for their 1st rounder, and we get the Jets first rounder...and when thinking about that...that seems fair for this year.

    Denver would still need something from the Jets....maybe next years first rounder and this years 2nd.

    Cutler is worth more than a few picks....he will bring 3-4 picks from the Jets over time.

    So, back to us.....Denver picks 12th this year.....the Jets 17th.......so, I see it we will drop to 12th with Denver getting our selection at #5, and we pick up the Jets selection at #17.

    I make that move without much though and even less regret.

    You never know....maybe Denver will demand more this year an we will be the ones to get future considerations.

  • @wpb-dawg-fan said:

    Not saying this is the BEST idea...but it sure doesn't look BAD to me.

    No, it doesn't look bad......but I do think some of the picks might be somewhat different.

    You have to put yourself in the Jets shoes and Denvers shoes and forget about the Browns for a moment. We know what we want and what would be fair.

    There has to be some other picks from the Jets involved.

    If Denver simply wanted Quinn, why not just come to us? They don't have to broker through NY other than we want picks, and they aren't going to give picks away to trade Cutler.

    I can't believe Denver would trade Cutler to us in a straight up deal to land Quinn. Sorry folks.....Cutler is worth way more than simply Brady Quinn...fact.....bank it.

    In all of this, if it pans out, the Jets are going to have to send Denver some picks....or, we are going to have to send Denver our high first rounder for their 1st rounder, and we get the Jets first rounder...and when thinking about that...that seems fair for this year.

    Denver would still need something from the Jets....maybe next years first rounder and this years 2nd.

    Cutler is worth more than a few picks....he will bring 3-4 picks from the Jets over time.

    So, back to us.....Denver picks 12th this year.....the Jets 17th.......so, I see it we will drop to 12th with Denver getting our selection at #5, and we pick up the Jets selection at #17.

    I make that move without much though and even less regret.

    You never know....maybe Denver will demand more this year an we will be the ones to get future considerations.

    @ballpeen said:

    No, it doesn't look bad......but I do think some of the picks might be somewhat different.

    You have to put yourself in the Jets shoes and Denvers shoes and forget about the Browns for a moment. We know what we want and what would be fair.

    There has to be some other picks from the Jets involved.

    If Denver simply wanted Quinn, why not just come to us? They don't have to broker through NY other than we want picks, and they aren't going to give picks away to trade Cutler.

    I can't believe Denver would trade Cutler to us in a straight up deal to land Quinn. Sorry folks.....Cutler is worth way more than simply Brady Quinn...fact.....bank it.

    In all of this, if it pans out, the Jets are going to have to send Denver some picks....or, we are going to have to send Denver our high first rounder for their 1st rounder, and we get the Jets first rounder...and when thinking about that...that seems fair for this year.

    Denver would still need something from the Jets....maybe next years first rounder and this years 2nd.

    Cutler is worth more than a few picks....he will bring 3-4 picks from the Jets over time.

    So, back to us.....Denver picks 12th this year.....the Jets 17th.......so, I see it we will drop to 12th with Denver getting our selection at #5, and we pick up the Jets selection at #17.

    I make that move without much though and even less regret.

    You never know....maybe Denver will demand more this year an we will be the ones to get future considerations.

    so your ok with giving Quinn and 2nd rounder for a mid 1st.

  • @shepwrite said:

    SEVERAL NFL sources say the Browns are dangling BOTH QBs, as if they really can't decide between the two.

    I think you mean "OBR's BQ-homers are trying to hang onto the belief that they are dangling BOTH QBs"

    Hey what do you bet the folks in CBS next fall would be chanting "SAN-CHEZ" after every incomplete pass?

    Haha, you know it wouldn't happen, and that's because this is all just a case of man-love for an overhyped hometown golden domer.

    @lumbergh said:

    I think you mean "OBR's BQ-homers are trying to hang onto the belief that they are dangling BOTH QBs"

    Hey what do you bet the folks in CBS next fall would be chanting "SAN-CHEZ" after every incomplete pass?

    Haha, you know it wouldn't happen, and that's because this is all just a case of man-love for an overhyped hometown golden domer.

    Lumberg

    Could you please in one post state what you think of the browns, what you think the browns will do for a QB this year, who you think the browns will draft, and who you would like the browns to draft?

    Thank You

  • How about offering rogers + DA to denver for Cutler, then trade cutler to the Jets...?

  • @ballpeen said:

    No, it doesn't look bad......but I do think some of the picks might be somewhat different.

    You have to put yourself in the Jets shoes and Denvers shoes and forget about the Browns for a moment. We know what we want and what would be fair.

    There has to be some other picks from the Jets involved.

    If Denver simply wanted Quinn, why not just come to us? They don't have to broker through NY other than we want picks, and they aren't going to give picks away to trade Cutler.

    I can't believe Denver would trade Cutler to us in a straight up deal to land Quinn. Sorry folks.....Cutler is worth way more than simply Brady Quinn...fact.....bank it.

    In all of this, if it pans out, the Jets are going to have to send Denver some picks....or, we are going to have to send Denver our high first rounder for their 1st rounder, and we get the Jets first rounder...and when thinking about that...that seems fair for this year.

    Denver would still need something from the Jets....maybe next years first rounder and this years 2nd.

    Cutler is worth more than a few picks....he will bring 3-4 picks from the Jets over time.

    So, back to us.....Denver picks 12th this year.....the Jets 17th.......so, I see it we will drop to 12th with Denver getting our selection at #5, and we pick up the Jets selection at #17.

    I make that move without much though and even less regret.

    You never know....maybe Denver will demand more this year an we will be the ones to get future considerations.

    so your ok with giving Quinn and 2nd rounder for a mid 1st.

    nmills said:

    so your ok with giving Quinn and 2nd rounder for a mid 1st.

    Read the post is all I can say.

  • This trade with Quinn going to Denver is interesting. Seriously, it may be a valid thought...but I have a few things about it that don't make sense:

    1. The reason Denver is supposedly interested in Quinn is that they are going to run a 'New England' offense....but the Browns are rumored to be doing the same thing...so wouldn't the BROWNS want Quinn?

    2. The Browns reportedly turned down a deal with Minnesota for 2 1sts last year...and NOW they take a 1st and a 2nd?

    However, there are also reasons for this to make sense:

    1. If the Browns are really in rebuild..AND like one of the QB's in the draft (or like DA)...this is a PERFECT way for the new FO to put their stamp on this team and get optimum picks to rebuild.

    2. It ends the QB debate and gets the team behind the QB of choice

    3. The Browns have been clearing cap space and spending petty cash in FA...so they must be saving the cash for draft picks (or maybe a late big name FA???)

    Basically, I think that this COULD be valid...and as we are NOT going to compete this year anyway...if the team is sold on either DA or one of the QB's in the draft...we will have a couple of years for them to develop into the leader we need...and have a lot more pieces to help them get there.

    Right now the Browns have the following picks:

    #5

    #36

    #50

    This trade is likely to bring in at least:

    #17

    #53

    and possibly one of the following:

    #76

    #79

    Thereby giving the Browns 5 picks in the top 53 (1st and 2nd rounds) and possible a 3rd rounder. That could go a long way to filling all the needs of this team...and make life a TON easier for whatever QB we put behind center.

    Not saying this is the BEST idea...but it sure doesn't look BAD to me.

    @wpb-dawg-fan said:

    2. The Browns reportedly turned down a deal with Minnesota for 2 1sts last year...and NOW they take a 1st and a 2nd?

    Different regime, though, with no connection to Quinn; I could see them taking less.

    What doesn't make sense to me is why Savage signed Anderson to what turned out to basically be a permanent starter's deal, but went ahead and hung onto Quinn? For what purpose? You have a guy that is going to make starting money for the next 2 years. Get value for 'the other guy' and move on. That's why I think that story about the Minn. trade is bogus.

  • nmills said:

    so your ok with giving Quinn and 2nd rounder for a mid 1st.

    Read the post is all I can say.

    @ballpeen said:

    Read the post is all I can say.

    so thats a yea

    If the Browns were willing to accept a mid first for Quinn and a 2nd or 3rd I GUARANTEE he would have been gone along time ago.

  • @wpb-dawg-fan said:

    2. The Browns reportedly turned down a deal with Minnesota for 2 1sts last year...and NOW they take a 1st and a 2nd?

    Different regime, though, with no connection to Quinn; I could see them taking less.

    What doesn't make sense to me is why Savage signed Anderson to what turned out to basically be a permanent starter's deal, but went ahead and hung onto Quinn? For what purpose? You have a guy that is going to make starting money for the next 2 years. Get value for 'the other guy' and move on. That's why I think that story about the Minn. trade is bogus.

    @lemosley01 said:

    Different regime, though, with no connection to Quinn; I could see them taking less.

    What doesn't make sense to me is why Savage signed Anderson to what turned out to basically be a permanent starter's deal, but went ahead and hung onto Quinn? For what purpose? You have a guy that is going to make starting money for the next 2 years. Get value for 'the other guy' and move on. That's why I think that story about the Minn. trade is bogus.

    It doesnt matter that the previous FO is gone, Minnesota's FO is still there and there the one's that offered it. You think Kokinis doesnt no what Minnesota offered the previous regime.