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  • @hoorta said:

    I assume you're being sarcastic about DA. Holmgren has at least until the draft to evaluate Quinn, and like keeping EM, he's not about to make snap decisions.

    Guaranteed: one or the other qb will be gone- if you think it's Quinn, mucho bueno. IMHO it's DA that's gonna get the heave-ho, and it's gone far beyond the point of keeping on beating a very dead horse.

    I was being sarcastic about DA. There should be punctuation for sarcasm, maybe reverse quotations?

    @mopaji said:

    I was being sarcastic about DA. There should be punctuation for sarcasm, maybe reverse quotations?

    ~How about these guys?~

    Good idea, actually.

  • I notice he didn't dodge the question about Derek Anderson. Oh wait, he never mentioned Derek Anderson.

  • I think he hates Quinn.

  • @mopaji said:

    When asked what he thought after watching the film on Quinn, Holmgren answered by talking about his injury instead of any type of analysis. Although did mention that he does know QBs. I still strongly believe his "tough decision" is trading Quinn. What do you all think of his reluctance to comment on Quinn? Especially when he has no problem at least complimenting Cribbs, Harrison, and fan favorite, DA.

    I assume you're being sarcastic about DA. Holmgren has at least until the draft to evaluate Quinn, and like keeping EM, he's not about to make snap decisions.

    Guaranteed: one or the other qb will be gone- if you think it's Quinn, mucho bueno. IMHO it's DA that's gonna get the heave-ho, and it's gone far beyond the point of keeping on beating a very dead horse.

    @hoorta said:

    I assume you're being sarcastic about DA. Holmgren has at least until the draft to evaluate Quinn, and like keeping EM, he's not about to make snap decisions.

    Guaranteed: one or the other qb will be gone- if you think it's Quinn, mucho bueno. IMHO it's DA that's gonna get the heave-ho, and it's gone far beyond the point of keeping on beating a very dead horse.

    You're probably right, Larry. However, if DA leaves this doesn't mean that BQ lines up behind Center on opening day 2010.

  • I notice he didn't dodge the question about Derek Anderson. Oh wait, he never mentioned Derek Anderson.

    @hoss said:

    I notice he didn't dodge the question about Derek Anderson. Oh wait, he never mentioned Derek Anderson.

    Actually, in his first presser he was asked about the QBs and he mentioned that he remembers DA killing his hawks in 07.

  • @hoss said:

    I notice he didn't dodge the question about Derek Anderson. Oh wait, he never mentioned Derek Anderson.

    Actually, in his first presser he was asked about the QBs and he mentioned that he remembers DA killing his hawks in 07.

    @mopaji said:

    Actually, in his first presser he was asked about the QBs and he mentioned that he remembers DA killing his hawks in 07.

    LMAO - he had to go back to that 2007 year ya'll still live in. LOL.

    I think it is very obvious nobody is asking about DA any longer. But you keep the faith pojami.

  • @mopaji said:

    Actually, in his first presser he was asked about the QBs and he mentioned that he remembers DA killing his hawks in 07.

    LMAO - he had to go back to that 2007 year ya'll still live in. LOL.

    I think it is very obvious nobody is asking about DA any longer. But you keep the faith pojami.

    @hoss said:

    LMAO - he had to go back to that 2007 year ya'll still live in. LOL.

    I think it is very obvious nobody is asking about DA any longer. But you keep the faith pojami.

    😆

  • @mopaji said:

    Actually, in his first presser he was asked about the QBs and he mentioned that he remembers DA killing his hawks in 07.

    LMAO - he had to go back to that 2007 year ya'll still live in. LOL.

    I think it is very obvious nobody is asking about DA any longer. But you keep the faith pojami.

    @hoss said:

    LMAO - he had to go back to that 2007 year ya'll still live in. LOL.

    I think it is very obvious nobody is asking about DA any longer. But you keep the faith pojami.

    I don't want either one. I was telling you what Walrus said. Simmer down now Hoss.

  • @mopaji said:

    When asked what he thought after watching the film on Quinn, Holmgren answered by talking about his injury instead of any type of analysis. Although did mention that he does know QBs. I still strongly believe his "tough decision" is trading Quinn. What do you all think of his reluctance to comment on Quinn? Especially when he has no problem at least complimenting Cribbs, Harrison, and fan favorite, DA.

    I always thought that Quinn was the fan favorite, what have I been missing?

    @dawgtracker said:

    I always thought that Quinn was the fan favorite, what have I been missing?

    You're not missing anything.

    i've been following the Browns since Ernie Green gave up his body to block for Jim Brown, and this QB situation is the weirdest thing i can remember. Never can i recall a situation where the coaches and the teammates favor a certain player that the fans despise, while the competing player is a fan favorite that the coaches and team seem indifferent on. It is bizarre.

    If Quinn was that good, it would be a no-brainer to annoint him. If DA was that bad, it would be a no-brainer to cut him. That predicament has been around for a couple seasons now.

  • @dawgtracker said:

    I always thought that Quinn was the fan favorite, what have I been missing?

    You're not missing anything.

    i've been following the Browns since Ernie Green gave up his body to block for Jim Brown, and this QB situation is the weirdest thing i can remember. Never can i recall a situation where the coaches and the teammates favor a certain player that the fans despise, while the competing player is a fan favorite that the coaches and team seem indifferent on. It is bizarre.

    If Quinn was that good, it would be a no-brainer to annoint him. If DA was that bad, it would be a no-brainer to cut him. That predicament has been around for a couple seasons now.

    @roach said:

    You're not missing anything.

    i've been following the Browns since Ernie Green gave up his body to block for Jim Brown, and this QB situation is the weirdest thing i can remember. Never can i recall a situation where the coaches and the teammates favor a certain player that the fans despise, while the competing player is a fan favorite that the coaches and team seem indifferent on. It is bizarre.

    If Quinn was that good, it would be a no-brainer to annoint him. If DA was that bad, it would be a no-brainer to cut him. That predicament has been around for a couple seasons now.

    Since when is it predetermined that DA is favored by teammates and coaches?

    Seems to me that has been propagated by a few members on this board and is now being construed as fact.

    Can someone supply evidence of this supposed fact?

  • @roach said:

    You're not missing anything.

    i've been following the Browns since Ernie Green gave up his body to block for Jim Brown, and this QB situation is the weirdest thing i can remember. Never can i recall a situation where the coaches and the teammates favor a certain player that the fans despise, while the competing player is a fan favorite that the coaches and team seem indifferent on. It is bizarre.

    If Quinn was that good, it would be a no-brainer to annoint him. If DA was that bad, it would be a no-brainer to cut him. That predicament has been around for a couple seasons now.

    Since when is it predetermined that DA is favored by teammates and coaches?

    Seems to me that has been propagated by a few members on this board and is now being construed as fact.

    Can someone supply evidence of this supposed fact?

    @riffer-x said:

    Since when is it predetermined that DA is favored by teammates and coaches?

    Seems to me that has been propagated by a few members on this board and is now being construed as fact.

    Can someone supply evidence of this supposed fact?

    The coach part is obvious. If they favored Quinn, they would have annointed him (or at least stuck with him at the beginning of the season). The teammate part is less scientific and based on antecdotal evidence.

  • @dawgtracker said:

    I always thought that Quinn was the fan favorite, what have I been missing?

    You're not missing anything.

    i've been following the Browns since Ernie Green gave up his body to block for Jim Brown, and this QB situation is the weirdest thing i can remember. Never can i recall a situation where the coaches and the teammates favor a certain player that the fans despise, while the competing player is a fan favorite that the coaches and team seem indifferent on. It is bizarre.

    If Quinn was that good, it would be a no-brainer to annoint him. If DA was that bad, it would be a no-brainer to cut him. That predicament has been around for a couple seasons now.

    @roach said:

    You're not missing anything.

    i've been following the Browns since Ernie Green gave up his body to block for Jim Brown, and this QB situation is the weirdest thing i can remember. Never can i recall a situation where the coaches and the teammates favor a certain player that the fans despise, while the competing player is a fan favorite that the coaches and team seem indifferent on. It is bizarre.

    If Quinn was that good, it would be a no-brainer to annoint him. If DA was that bad, it would be a no-brainer to cut him. That predicament has been around for a couple seasons now.

    You said it all right there. You'll be challenged, don't take the bait. You'll be talking to a wall and eventually, someone will resort to name calling.

  • @riffer-x said:

    Since when is it predetermined that DA is favored by teammates and coaches?

    Seems to me that has been propagated by a few members on this board and is now being construed as fact.

    Can someone supply evidence of this supposed fact?

    The coach part is obvious. If they favored Quinn, they would have annointed him (or at least stuck with him at the beginning of the season). The teammate part is less scientific and based on antecdotal evidence.

    @roach said:

    The coach part is obvious. If they favored Quinn, they would have annointed him (or at least stuck with him at the beginning of the season). The teammate part is less scientific and based on antecdotal evidence.

    You seem to forget that DA was pulled after 5 1/2 games himself, and got his job back only because BQ got put on IR. The coaches pulled the plug on both QB's, I think it's kind of hard to guess which one is the favorite.

    My guess is that their favorite would be the guy that wins games, whoever that may be.

  • @hoss said:

    I notice he didn't dodge the question about Derek Anderson. Oh wait, he never mentioned Derek Anderson.

    Actually, in his first presser he was asked about the QBs and he mentioned that he remembers DA killing his hawks in 07.

    @mopaji said:

    Actually, in his first presser he was asked about the QBs and he mentioned that he remembers DA killing his hawks in 07.

    ~See there's your answer...Quinn didn't get any playing time in '07 so he had nothing to comment on.~ Seriously, why are we even arguing over something that WASN'T said?! Give the guy some time! A lot of people thought that Mangini was gone because Holmgren didn't come out right away and say he was staying. Look how that turned out. He will not make a snap decision or snap judgement. If he doesn't know the answer to the question, he will not make something up just so the press has something to write! When he feels he has enough info on Quinn, he'll talk!

    Oh yeah...the ~'s are a good idea for sarcasm. There are too many people that don't seem to understand sarcasm when it smacks them in the face.

  • @mopaji said:

    Actually, in his first presser he was asked about the QBs and he mentioned that he remembers DA killing his hawks in 07.

    ~See there's your answer...Quinn didn't get any playing time in '07 so he had nothing to comment on.~ Seriously, why are we even arguing over something that WASN'T said?! Give the guy some time! A lot of people thought that Mangini was gone because Holmgren didn't come out right away and say he was staying. Look how that turned out. He will not make a snap decision or snap judgement. If he doesn't know the answer to the question, he will not make something up just so the press has something to write! When he feels he has enough info on Quinn, he'll talk!

    Oh yeah...the ~'s are a good idea for sarcasm. There are too many people that don't seem to understand sarcasm when it smacks them in the face.

    @lcdawgfan13 said:

    ~See there's your answer...Quinn didn't get any playing time in '07 so he had nothing to comment on.~ Seriously, why are we even arguing over something that WASN'T said?! Give the guy some time! A lot of people thought that Mangini was gone because Holmgren didn't come out right away and say he was staying. Look how that turned out. He will not make a snap decision or snap judgement. If he doesn't know the answer to the question, he will not make something up just so the press has something to write! When he feels he has enough info on Quinn, he'll talk!

    Oh yeah...the ~'s are a good idea for sarcasm. There are too many people that don't seem to understand sarcasm when it smacks them in the face.

    Only the media thought he was gone because they were hoping with all they had that he was because Berea wasn't leaking any information on anything. So, they want a more user-friendly coach in that building. If the media couldn't tell us which foot Brady hurt, what makes you think they had any sources as to whether or not Mangini would be retained?

    Back to the point though, Holmgren has admitted twice now that he has seen film of Brady but still refuses to say anything about him. Since he is in fact a straight shooter, you would think he would at least say something like 'I see some good things there" or at least " I haven't watched the film yet" but no, he instead dodges the question. Also, when asked about the QB situation in general HE harkened back to 2007 and gave DA props. He didn't have to do that. He could have said "I haven't seen enough yet" but instead took it as a chance to compliment DA and didn't even whisper an acknowledgement of Brady Quinn. You're right, Quinn didn't play in 2007 but neither did Bart Star, Dan Marino, or even Tony Eason, but you can watch film on him and have some sort of opinion. The fact that Holmgren, the QB guru, has nothing to say I think is very telling. He has also seen enough on Quinn to want to sit down and talk with him but he acts like he's never heard of him? Come on man. I hold onto my stance that Brady will be traded as soon as the league allows it. This not telling is just more evidence that that is a real strong possibility. I'm saying that as a Browns fan, not as a "my guy is better than your guy" fan.

  • @lcdawgfan13 said:

    ~See there's your answer...Quinn didn't get any playing time in '07 so he had nothing to comment on.~ Seriously, why are we even arguing over something that WASN'T said?! Give the guy some time! A lot of people thought that Mangini was gone because Holmgren didn't come out right away and say he was staying. Look how that turned out. He will not make a snap decision or snap judgement. If he doesn't know the answer to the question, he will not make something up just so the press has something to write! When he feels he has enough info on Quinn, he'll talk!

    Oh yeah...the ~'s are a good idea for sarcasm. There are too many people that don't seem to understand sarcasm when it smacks them in the face.

    Only the media thought he was gone because they were hoping with all they had that he was because Berea wasn't leaking any information on anything. So, they want a more user-friendly coach in that building. If the media couldn't tell us which foot Brady hurt, what makes you think they had any sources as to whether or not Mangini would be retained?

    Back to the point though, Holmgren has admitted twice now that he has seen film of Brady but still refuses to say anything about him. Since he is in fact a straight shooter, you would think he would at least say something like 'I see some good things there" or at least " I haven't watched the film yet" but no, he instead dodges the question. Also, when asked about the QB situation in general HE harkened back to 2007 and gave DA props. He didn't have to do that. He could have said "I haven't seen enough yet" but instead took it as a chance to compliment DA and didn't even whisper an acknowledgement of Brady Quinn. You're right, Quinn didn't play in 2007 but neither did Bart Star, Dan Marino, or even Tony Eason, but you can watch film on him and have some sort of opinion. The fact that Holmgren, the QB guru, has nothing to say I think is very telling. He has also seen enough on Quinn to want to sit down and talk with him but he acts like he's never heard of him? Come on man. I hold onto my stance that Brady will be traded as soon as the league allows it. This not telling is just more evidence that that is a real strong possibility. I'm saying that as a Browns fan, not as a "my guy is better than your guy" fan.

    @mopaji said:

    Only the media thought he was gone because they were hoping with all they had that he was because Berea wasn't leaking any information on anything. So, they want a more user-friendly coach in that building. If the media couldn't tell us which foot Brady hurt, what makes you think they had any sources as to whether or not Mangini would be retained?

    Back to the point though, Holmgren has admitted twice now that he has seen film of Brady but still refuses to say anything about him. Since he is in fact a straight shooter, you would think he would at least say something like 'I see some good things there" or at least " I haven't watched the film yet" but no, he instead dodges the question. Also, when asked about the QB situation in general HE harkened back to 2007 and gave DA props. He didn't have to do that. He could have said "I haven't seen enough yet" but instead took it as a chance to compliment DA and didn't even whisper an acknowledgement of Brady Quinn. You're right, Quinn didn't play in 2007 but neither did Bart Star, Dan Marino, or even Tony Eason, but you can watch film on him and have some sort of opinion. The fact that Holmgren, the QB guru, has nothing to say I think is very telling. He has also seen enough on Quinn to want to sit down and talk with him but he acts like he's never heard of him? Come on man. I hold onto my stance that Brady will be traded as soon as the league allows it. This not telling is just more evidence that that is a real strong possibility. I'm saying that as a Browns fan, not as a "my guy is better than your guy" fan.

    Are you serious? Comparing 2 guys competing now to 3 guys that have long been retired? THat makes NO sense when arguing this subject. We are talking about comparing 2 guys...one that has had multiple seasons to prove that he is anything but a one year...no wait...an eight game wonder (as the end of '07 was not all the wonderful for DA) and another QB that has been in the league but had very little playing time (albeit that he did get some significant time this past season, but nothing compared to DA's total body of work in quantity). If we were discussing historical QB's, and comparing them to QB's today, then you have a case. We're not. Are Starr, Marino, or Eason coming back to compete for the starting spot on this team? Uhh...no. Again no relevence. I don't really care who the QB of this team will be as long as they put wins on the board. Bring back Charlie Frye...Tim Couch...throw Bernie back in there! Whatever! As long as they put up wins. All I am saying is that you cannot make any ASSumption based off of something that HAS NOT BEEN SAID! Yes, there is the POSSIBILITY that Quinn will not be back...as there is the POSSIBILITY that DA will not return. Hell, they BOTH may be out the door! Until it happens, let's give Holmgren the chance to make the decision. He's barely been here a week!

    ~By the way, has he mentioned anything about Ryan Pontbriand? Nope? Oh man, that means our most consistant long snapper must be leaving too.~ Is that really the way we should take everything NOT said?

  • @mopaji said:

    Only the media thought he was gone because they were hoping with all they had that he was because Berea wasn't leaking any information on anything. So, they want a more user-friendly coach in that building. If the media couldn't tell us which foot Brady hurt, what makes you think they had any sources as to whether or not Mangini would be retained?

    Back to the point though, Holmgren has admitted twice now that he has seen film of Brady but still refuses to say anything about him. Since he is in fact a straight shooter, you would think he would at least say something like 'I see some good things there" or at least " I haven't watched the film yet" but no, he instead dodges the question. Also, when asked about the QB situation in general HE harkened back to 2007 and gave DA props. He didn't have to do that. He could have said "I haven't seen enough yet" but instead took it as a chance to compliment DA and didn't even whisper an acknowledgement of Brady Quinn. You're right, Quinn didn't play in 2007 but neither did Bart Star, Dan Marino, or even Tony Eason, but you can watch film on him and have some sort of opinion. The fact that Holmgren, the QB guru, has nothing to say I think is very telling. He has also seen enough on Quinn to want to sit down and talk with him but he acts like he's never heard of him? Come on man. I hold onto my stance that Brady will be traded as soon as the league allows it. This not telling is just more evidence that that is a real strong possibility. I'm saying that as a Browns fan, not as a "my guy is better than your guy" fan.

    Are you serious? Comparing 2 guys competing now to 3 guys that have long been retired? THat makes NO sense when arguing this subject. We are talking about comparing 2 guys...one that has had multiple seasons to prove that he is anything but a one year...no wait...an eight game wonder (as the end of '07 was not all the wonderful for DA) and another QB that has been in the league but had very little playing time (albeit that he did get some significant time this past season, but nothing compared to DA's total body of work in quantity). If we were discussing historical QB's, and comparing them to QB's today, then you have a case. We're not. Are Starr, Marino, or Eason coming back to compete for the starting spot on this team? Uhh...no. Again no relevence. I don't really care who the QB of this team will be as long as they put wins on the board. Bring back Charlie Frye...Tim Couch...throw Bernie back in there! Whatever! As long as they put up wins. All I am saying is that you cannot make any ASSumption based off of something that HAS NOT BEEN SAID! Yes, there is the POSSIBILITY that Quinn will not be back...as there is the POSSIBILITY that DA will not return. Hell, they BOTH may be out the door! Until it happens, let's give Holmgren the chance to make the decision. He's barely been here a week!

    ~By the way, has he mentioned anything about Ryan Pontbriand? Nope? Oh man, that means our most consistant long snapper must be leaving too.~ Is that really the way we should take everything NOT said?

    @lcdawgfan13 said:

    I don't really care who the QB of this team will be as long as they put wins on the board. Bring back Charlie Frye...Tim Couch...throw Bernie back in there! Whatever! As long as they put up wins.

    If only the guys you mentioned bringing back had better win records than DA.... Bernie does edge him, but it took about 9 years. If you go back and look at Kosar and Sipe, they're all of one or two games over 500 with the Browns, there's a Qb on the roster only one game under 500 as a starter and he had a loss given to him (should've been a tie) in Cincy by the refs and doesn't get credit for the come from behind win he engineered in his debut. Sad to say... but no QB for the Browns has put wins on the board in decades.

  • @mopaji said:

    Only the media thought he was gone because they were hoping with all they had that he was because Berea wasn't leaking any information on anything. So, they want a more user-friendly coach in that building. If the media couldn't tell us which foot Brady hurt, what makes you think they had any sources as to whether or not Mangini would be retained?

    Back to the point though, Holmgren has admitted twice now that he has seen film of Brady but still refuses to say anything about him. Since he is in fact a straight shooter, you would think he would at least say something like 'I see some good things there" or at least " I haven't watched the film yet" but no, he instead dodges the question. Also, when asked about the QB situation in general HE harkened back to 2007 and gave DA props. He didn't have to do that. He could have said "I haven't seen enough yet" but instead took it as a chance to compliment DA and didn't even whisper an acknowledgement of Brady Quinn. You're right, Quinn didn't play in 2007 but neither did Bart Star, Dan Marino, or even Tony Eason, but you can watch film on him and have some sort of opinion. The fact that Holmgren, the QB guru, has nothing to say I think is very telling. He has also seen enough on Quinn to want to sit down and talk with him but he acts like he's never heard of him? Come on man. I hold onto my stance that Brady will be traded as soon as the league allows it. This not telling is just more evidence that that is a real strong possibility. I'm saying that as a Browns fan, not as a "my guy is better than your guy" fan.

    Are you serious? Comparing 2 guys competing now to 3 guys that have long been retired? THat makes NO sense when arguing this subject. We are talking about comparing 2 guys...one that has had multiple seasons to prove that he is anything but a one year...no wait...an eight game wonder (as the end of '07 was not all the wonderful for DA) and another QB that has been in the league but had very little playing time (albeit that he did get some significant time this past season, but nothing compared to DA's total body of work in quantity). If we were discussing historical QB's, and comparing them to QB's today, then you have a case. We're not. Are Starr, Marino, or Eason coming back to compete for the starting spot on this team? Uhh...no. Again no relevence. I don't really care who the QB of this team will be as long as they put wins on the board. Bring back Charlie Frye...Tim Couch...throw Bernie back in there! Whatever! As long as they put up wins. All I am saying is that you cannot make any ASSumption based off of something that HAS NOT BEEN SAID! Yes, there is the POSSIBILITY that Quinn will not be back...as there is the POSSIBILITY that DA will not return. Hell, they BOTH may be out the door! Until it happens, let's give Holmgren the chance to make the decision. He's barely been here a week!

    ~By the way, has he mentioned anything about Ryan Pontbriand? Nope? Oh man, that means our most consistant long snapper must be leaving too.~ Is that really the way we should take everything NOT said?

    @lcdawgfan13 said:

    Are you serious? Comparing 2 guys competing now to 3 guys that have long been retired? THat makes NO sense when arguing this subject. We are talking about comparing 2 guys...

    The reason I brought up the retired guys was because there is film on them just as there is on Quinn. Holmgren has admitted he has seen it. None of them played in 2007 but you still know how they play. I thought my point was obvious. And let's not forget, Quinn played a lot of 2008. You mean to tell me after watching the film he has no opinion on a QB when he himself admitteed that he "knows QBs"? In fact he mentioned that while answering the Quinn question. He could be playing it safe but I find it curious that when asked about certain players he had something to say but not on Quinn.

    All I am saying is that you cannot make any ASSumption based off of something that HAS NOT BEEN SAID! Yes, there is the POSSIBILITY that Quinn will not be back...as there is the POSSIBILITY that DA will not return. Hell, they BOTH may be out the door! Until it happens, let's give Holmgren the chance to make the decision. He's barely been here a week!

    There is a possibility that nobody can return but Holmgren wasn't asked about everyone directly. He was asked about Quinn, twice, and he dodged it. Again, very curious. So yes, one can assume there is something to the intentional silence. It just makes too much sense to dismiss.

    ~By the way, has he mentioned anything about Ryan Pontbriand? Nope? Oh man, that means our most consistant long snapper must be leaving too.~ Is that really the way we should take everything NOT said?

    He wasn't asked about Pontbriand. That doesn't make any sense. Its not a generalization its an observation based on two seperate yet distinct occasions. Since when have intuition, observation, experience, common sense, and true events been ineffective means of drawing a conclusion? Oh that's right, when you enter the decision making process with an agenda and/or bias.

    This may hurt a little but after Holmgren decided to keep Mangini, I truely believe he knows exactly what he's doing and what is best for this team. And based on Quinn's blatent lack of all things quarterback and Holmgren's non-answers, I have to believe that he is going to be shipping the guy out of town. Hence the "tough decisions" he mentioned that the media sited as "sources" that Mangini would be fired. It is well documented that I believe DA to be the better QB but that has nothing to do with the evidence that Holmgren is not a fan of Quinn. Its a slow time for football stories and this one seems to be the most compelling so far. DA not so compelling, Quinn is a hot button and I think it worth noting that Holmgren has chosen "no comment" when asked about him.

  • @lcdawgfan13 said:

    Are you serious? Comparing 2 guys competing now to 3 guys that have long been retired? THat makes NO sense when arguing this subject. We are talking about comparing 2 guys...

    The reason I brought up the retired guys was because there is film on them just as there is on Quinn. Holmgren has admitted he has seen it. None of them played in 2007 but you still know how they play. I thought my point was obvious. And let's not forget, Quinn played a lot of 2008. You mean to tell me after watching the film he has no opinion on a QB when he himself admitteed that he "knows QBs"? In fact he mentioned that while answering the Quinn question. He could be playing it safe but I find it curious that when asked about certain players he had something to say but not on Quinn.

    All I am saying is that you cannot make any ASSumption based off of something that HAS NOT BEEN SAID! Yes, there is the POSSIBILITY that Quinn will not be back...as there is the POSSIBILITY that DA will not return. Hell, they BOTH may be out the door! Until it happens, let's give Holmgren the chance to make the decision. He's barely been here a week!

    There is a possibility that nobody can return but Holmgren wasn't asked about everyone directly. He was asked about Quinn, twice, and he dodged it. Again, very curious. So yes, one can assume there is something to the intentional silence. It just makes too much sense to dismiss.

    ~By the way, has he mentioned anything about Ryan Pontbriand? Nope? Oh man, that means our most consistant long snapper must be leaving too.~ Is that really the way we should take everything NOT said?

    He wasn't asked about Pontbriand. That doesn't make any sense. Its not a generalization its an observation based on two seperate yet distinct occasions. Since when have intuition, observation, experience, common sense, and true events been ineffective means of drawing a conclusion? Oh that's right, when you enter the decision making process with an agenda and/or bias.

    This may hurt a little but after Holmgren decided to keep Mangini, I truely believe he knows exactly what he's doing and what is best for this team. And based on Quinn's blatent lack of all things quarterback and Holmgren's non-answers, I have to believe that he is going to be shipping the guy out of town. Hence the "tough decisions" he mentioned that the media sited as "sources" that Mangini would be fired. It is well documented that I believe DA to be the better QB but that has nothing to do with the evidence that Holmgren is not a fan of Quinn. Its a slow time for football stories and this one seems to be the most compelling so far. DA not so compelling, Quinn is a hot button and I think it worth noting that Holmgren has chosen "no comment" when asked about him.

    @mopaji said:

    He wasn't asked about Pontbriand. That doesn't make any sense. Its not a generalization its an observation based on two seperate yet distinct occasions. Since when have intuition, observation, experience, common sense, and true events been ineffective means of drawing a conclusion? Oh that's right, when you enter the decision making process with an agenda and/or bias.

    This may hurt a little but after Holmgren decided to keep Mangini, I truely believe he knows exactly what he's doing and what is best for this team. And based on Quinn's blatent lack of all things quarterback and Holmgren's non-answers, I have to believe that he is going to be shipping the guy out of town. Hence the "tough decisions" he mentioned that the media sited as "sources" that Mangini would be fired. It is well documented that I believe DA to be the better QB but that has nothing to do with the evidence that Holmgren is not a fan of Quinn. Its a slow time for football stories and this one seems to be the most compelling so far. DA not so compelling, Quinn is a hot button and I think it worth noting that Holmgren has chosen "no comment" when asked about him.

    How can you possibly believe DA to be the better QB. DA perform exceptionally bad this year. Much worse than Quinn. Even worse than Jamarcus Russell. DA is pure trash. Just accept it please. He's fools gold. Somehow he continues to trick people into thinking he has potential.

  • @mopaji said:

    He wasn't asked about Pontbriand. That doesn't make any sense. Its not a generalization its an observation based on two seperate yet distinct occasions. Since when have intuition, observation, experience, common sense, and true events been ineffective means of drawing a conclusion? Oh that's right, when you enter the decision making process with an agenda and/or bias.

    This may hurt a little but after Holmgren decided to keep Mangini, I truely believe he knows exactly what he's doing and what is best for this team. And based on Quinn's blatent lack of all things quarterback and Holmgren's non-answers, I have to believe that he is going to be shipping the guy out of town. Hence the "tough decisions" he mentioned that the media sited as "sources" that Mangini would be fired. It is well documented that I believe DA to be the better QB but that has nothing to do with the evidence that Holmgren is not a fan of Quinn. Its a slow time for football stories and this one seems to be the most compelling so far. DA not so compelling, Quinn is a hot button and I think it worth noting that Holmgren has chosen "no comment" when asked about him.

    How can you possibly believe DA to be the better QB. DA perform exceptionally bad this year. Much worse than Quinn. Even worse than Jamarcus Russell. DA is pure trash. Just accept it please. He's fools gold. Somehow he continues to trick people into thinking he has potential.

    @websterslaughter said:

    How can you possibly believe DA to be the better QB. DA perform exceptionally bad this year. Much worse than Quinn. Even worse than Jamarcus Russell. DA is pure trash. Just accept it please. He's fools gold. Somehow he continues to trick people into thinking he has potential.

    I never said DA was good. I said he's better than Quinn.