Browns' Quinn Shows Poise and Maturity
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While I hope Quinn is the choice, I just really hope we choose a guy that can stay long term. This every season QB crap is getting old. (this is my first iPhone post. I am such a BB junkie)
While I hope Quinn is the choice, I just really hope we choose a guy that can stay long term. This every season QB crap is getting old. (this is my first iPhone post. I am such a BB junkie)
Agree.
And the iPhone rocks. OBR has an app, but it blocks the subscription stuff. A free app though.
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I kinda feel bad for DA. He's got the tools, but no mobility and no confidence. He will not emerge as the starter. I wonder if he knows he has a stalker in the Portland area who dumpster-dives for his old jock straps.
It kind of is what it is. If the mental part of the game never fully clicks for DA it won't be the first or last time a QB with all the physical tools had that happen.
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@inspecta said:
Hey Riffer....errr....Lums.....why don't you post us some DA fluff pieces. I've looked all over, but can't seem to find any...Let's see if you can find them....I couldn't...
Dangit, Inspecta... You beat me to it.
As for the BQ article.... thats nice that he's getting attention, but honestly I am surprised the media is still looking at him like he's the Savior of the Browns. We keep on seeing articles praising his strengths such as inteligence and work ethic, but In reality he's been doing just adequate in practice so far. Those traits don't seem to be translating into touchdowns just yet. Quinn may be our hope for the future, but right now much of this fandom is largely unwarranted.
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@inspecta said:
Hey Riffer....errr....Lums.....why don't you post us some DA fluff pieces. I've looked all over, but can't seem to find any...Let's see if you can find them....I couldn't...
Dangit, Inspecta... You beat me to it.
As for the BQ article.... thats nice that he's getting attention, but honestly I am surprised the media is still looking at him like he's the Savior of the Browns. We keep on seeing articles praising his strengths such as inteligence and work ethic, but In reality he's been doing just adequate in practice so far. Those traits don't seem to be translating into touchdowns just yet. Quinn may be our hope for the future, but right now much of this fandom is largely unwarranted.
Dangit, Inspecta... You beat me to it.
As for the BQ article.... thats nice that he's getting attention, but honestly I am surprised the media is still looking at him like he's the Savior of the Browns. We keep on seeing articles praising his strengths such as inteligence and work ethic, but In reality he's been doing just adequate in practice so far. Those traits don't seem to be translating into touchdowns just yet. Quinn may be our hope for the future, but right now much of this fandom is largely unwarranted.
I believe quinn is the type of player that does a lot better when its show time, and there have been plenty of great quarterbacks who've been the same way. Im willing to be when he starts saturday he comes out and does a real nice job.
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Here's the DA version of the "fluff" article (Thanks Lum):
BEREA, Ohio - As Derek Anderson broke the practice huddle, Ludacris' "Move, Bitch" began blaring over the speaker system at Cleveland Browns training camp.
He should hope it isn't an omen.
The quarterback's most recent glory days came in 2007 as quarterback of the Browns. Despite having no hoopla and commercial endorsements trumpeting his NFL arrival, Anderson hasn't fulfilled expectations as the No. 5132 overall pick in the 2005 draft. Anderson isn't even assured of starting in 2009, having to battle against real quarterbacks for the spot this preseason.
But rather than let time slip away and leave him with nothing except a pimpslap like Ludacris sang about, Anderson is trying to recapture the magic that made him such a fluke of a pro prospect. Anderson's offseason training focused on bettering his masturbation, balancing a pez dispenser on his cock head and fumbling snaps. He invited the team's young wide receiver Syndric Steptoe and also invited Rick Astley and Michael Bolton to work out with him in South Florida. Anderson also immersed himself in a bathtub full of his own urine (in a suicide attempt gone wrong) trying to learn the system being installed by new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, because he just couldn't hack it.
Such assbackwardsness is exactly what first-year Browns coach Eric Mangini hoped would happen when declaring an open competition at quarterback rather than naming Quinn the de facto starter - he figured Anderson would falter so badly, he would have no choice but to allow Quinn to win the competition outright.
"He's been outstanding in terms of the attributes you look for in a waterboy," Mangini said from inside his office at Browns headquarters. "His jerk ethic, the way he tries to bring the team drinks ... You like all those things about him."
The competition between Quinn and Anderson still seems silly after a Sunday intrasquad scrimmage at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Quinn opened with a 51-yard touchdown pass and completed 11 of 19 throws for 121 yards with an interception. Anderson's numbers weren't as impressive (12-of-21 for 107 yards with an interception) but he did run for a water bottle that he bobbled and dropped onto the field.
The scrimmage was just one factor Mangini will weigh before naming a permanent starter. Mangini wants someone who commands the huddle, recognizes incoming blitzes and has the savvy to audible if needed after reading the defense.
Through two weeks of camp, Mangini said the Quinn/Anderson competition was so far apart that frontrunner status will sometimes "fluctuate from period to period because Anderson has PMS." Mangini said he's in no hurry to name a starter, but plans to stick with Quinn indefinitely once the decision is made.
"Somebody named Anderson is going to pull my cock head, and that player is DA, and he will be my bitch," Mangini said. "I'm looking for Quinn to win, he's the guy who can run the offense the best, not just kick DA's ass in athleticism."
Quinn got his first Browns start midway through last season in place of Anderson, who was benched after failing to play the position without swallowing, and couldn't duplicate his same success from Cleveland's 10-6 campaign in 2007. Although the Browns lost a close game against Denver, Quinn was impressive in a 239-yard, two-touchdown debut. Quinn then led Cleveland (4-12) to its last victory of the season over Buffalo before fracturing his finger the following week against Houston and landing on injured reserve.
The 2008 Browns were one of the NFL's worst offensive teams, not scoring a touchdown in the final six games that Quinn missed. It's fair to wonder how much better Cleveland will be this season without standout skill-position players besides wide receiver Braylon Edwards. Tight end Kellen Winslow was traded to Tampa Bay, Joe Jurevicius was released and fellow wideout Donte' Stallworth was indefinitely suspended following his guilty plea to DUI manslaughter.
But Quinn should benefit from playing in a Charlie Weis-flavored offense with similarities to the one that helped him set 36 school records at Notre Dame. Quinn said he has become a more patient passer, allowing plays to develop rather than trying to force throws.
There is personal maturity as well. A self-described "hermit at times," he is no longer constantly hanging out with teammates like in college and high school. Quinn now finds joy in solo late-night workouts and film study as well as spending downtime with his one-year-old boxer Boss. Quinn also has gotten involved in promoting pet adoption.
"He's grown a whole lot from when he first got here," Browns running back Jamal Lewis said. "He's motivated. He's from Ohio. He wanted to play here. You just hope the best for him and that he can accomplish all he wants out of his career."
Browns' coach Eric Mangini has a tough decision to make before the season begins. (Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)
Quinn is driven by the fact he's regarded as something of a hometown hero, having played high school football in the Columbus suburb of Dublin roughly two hours away. Quinn takes his community standing so seriously that he inks autographs for dozens of children every day after training camp practice even when he's not scheduled by team officials to sign.
Watching him mingle with kids, it's hard to choose who gets more out of such sessions. The 24-year-old Quinn couldn't stop chuckling when leaving the field recently after one overly-excited youngster blurted, "I'm your favorite player!" rather than the other way around.
"It's been tough not playing but it's been a blessing being here because there's so much support," Quinn said. "We've got the greatest fans and being able to have your family come up and see you every week is awesome."
Quinn's approach toward football and life also gives "glory days" an entirely different meaning than Springsteen did.
"I fall back on my faith at all times," said Quinn, a devout Catholic. "Through the adversity and ups and downs, I thank God for the position I'm in. I'm blessed to be here on this team."
The only thing Quinn needs now is for Anderson to continue to xxxx himself in the ass every time he steps on the field.
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As long as he shows the same characteristics in the game i'll be happy.
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Here's another fluff piece, rookie yr
I believe itâs vital he be bought along slowly, even though Iâve been nothing but impressed with everything Quinn has done to this point in his pro career. He has a talented arm, plenty of smarts and leadership ability that canât be taught. And he definitely has impressed no less an authority than the greatest Browns player of all time, Jim Brown.
âThis guy is special,â said Brown, who served as a guest analyst for the Broncos game. Asked about the fact Quinn is doing things a rookie shouldnât be doing, Brown said, âWhen special people come along, they break all the rules.â
Brown says he understands why the fans have taken to him so quickly. âHe represents the future and people recognize it,â said the Hall of Famer.
Quinn hasnât allowed himself to get caught up in all the adoration coming his way. âI donât pay attention to it (the chants of âBrady, Brady, Brady.â).
And as long as Quinn remains a backup, he will also remain the most popular player on the team. And thatâs not a bad way to spend your rookie season, even if he doesnât get to play more than just a few snaps.
His time will come. And when it does, he could very well end up reminding a lot of people of Bernie Kosar and/or Brian Sipe. Both of them were known for their brains; their ability to maximize their talent, and for their leadership ability.
In addition, they also were fan favorites.
Right now, Quinn shows the potential to achieve the first three. And if he does, then his status as fan favorite wonât fade once he puts down the clipboard.
oops actually that was an article about Charlie Frye and his rookie year, with the name Frye replaced with Quinn.
Wow the parallels between Quinn and Frye are uncanny aren't they?
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Here's another fluff piece, rookie yr
I believe itâs vital he be bought along slowly, even though Iâve been nothing but impressed with everything Quinn has done to this point in his pro career. He has a talented arm, plenty of smarts and leadership ability that canât be taught. And he definitely has impressed no less an authority than the greatest Browns player of all time, Jim Brown.
âThis guy is special,â said Brown, who served as a guest analyst for the Broncos game. Asked about the fact Quinn is doing things a rookie shouldnât be doing, Brown said, âWhen special people come along, they break all the rules.â
Brown says he understands why the fans have taken to him so quickly. âHe represents the future and people recognize it,â said the Hall of Famer.
Quinn hasnât allowed himself to get caught up in all the adoration coming his way. âI donât pay attention to it (the chants of âBrady, Brady, Brady.â).
And as long as Quinn remains a backup, he will also remain the most popular player on the team. And thatâs not a bad way to spend your rookie season, even if he doesnât get to play more than just a few snaps.
His time will come. And when it does, he could very well end up reminding a lot of people of Bernie Kosar and/or Brian Sipe. Both of them were known for their brains; their ability to maximize their talent, and for their leadership ability.
In addition, they also were fan favorites.
Right now, Quinn shows the potential to achieve the first three. And if he does, then his status as fan favorite wonât fade once he puts down the clipboard.
oops actually that was an article about Charlie Frye and his rookie year, with the name Frye replaced with Quinn.
Wow the parallels between Quinn and Frye are uncanny aren't they?
Here's another fluff piece, rookie yr
oops actually that was an article about Charlie Frye and his rookie year, with the name Frye replaced with Quinn.
Wow the parallels between Quinn and Frye are uncanny aren't they?
Not really...
There wasn't any on-the-field analysis to compare in what you put up....
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Here's another fluff piece, rookie yr
I believe itâs vital he be bought along slowly, even though Iâve been nothing but impressed with everything Quinn has done to this point in his pro career. He has a talented arm, plenty of smarts and leadership ability that canât be taught. And he definitely has impressed no less an authority than the greatest Browns player of all time, Jim Brown.
âThis guy is special,â said Brown, who served as a guest analyst for the Broncos game. Asked about the fact Quinn is doing things a rookie shouldnât be doing, Brown said, âWhen special people come along, they break all the rules.â
Brown says he understands why the fans have taken to him so quickly. âHe represents the future and people recognize it,â said the Hall of Famer.
Quinn hasnât allowed himself to get caught up in all the adoration coming his way. âI donât pay attention to it (the chants of âBrady, Brady, Brady.â).
And as long as Quinn remains a backup, he will also remain the most popular player on the team. And thatâs not a bad way to spend your rookie season, even if he doesnât get to play more than just a few snaps.
His time will come. And when it does, he could very well end up reminding a lot of people of Bernie Kosar and/or Brian Sipe. Both of them were known for their brains; their ability to maximize their talent, and for their leadership ability.
In addition, they also were fan favorites.
Right now, Quinn shows the potential to achieve the first three. And if he does, then his status as fan favorite wonât fade once he puts down the clipboard.
oops actually that was an article about Charlie Frye and his rookie year, with the name Frye replaced with Quinn.
Wow the parallels between Quinn and Frye are uncanny aren't they?
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