Charlie Frye refuses to be bested by a bi-curious qb

[The PatternMaster]

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- As far as Charlie Frye is concerned, he's the Cleveland Browns' No. 1 quarterback.

Brady Quinn, grab a seat.

Frye began battling Quinn, Derek Anderson and Ken Dorsey for the starting job Tuesday as the Browns kicked off three weeks of organized-team-activity practices, the first full-team workouts in preparation for the 2007 season.

Frye spent an extra 40 minutes after practice working with the other QBs, then walked off the field and stated without hesitation that he expects to be under center when the Browns open on Sept. 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"I really can't predict the future, but I'm preparing like I'm the starter," Frye said. "I never knew I lost it."

On draft day last month, Frye was inside Browns' headquarters when the club selected offensive tackle Joe Thomas with the No. 3 overall pick and later moved back into the first round to select Quinn, the Notre Dame quarterback who was expected to go high but tumbled to No. 22.

Frye said Quinn's selection didn't surprise him. He had anticipated the Browns bringing in another quarterback to compete with him, and now that Quinn is a Brown, Frye plans to do everything he can to help.

"I remember just a couple of years ago I was a rookie and I knew how hard it was trying to get ready and play, just putting yourself in position to play," said Frye, entering his third season. "He's my teammate and we are going to work together and just take it from there."

Frye and Quinn both showed they need a lot of work during the practice, which was open to the media for the first time because of access policies put in place by the NFL this season.

Running a new offense installed by first-year coordinator Rob Chudzinski, Frye tried to force a pass to wide receiver Joe Jurevicius into triple coverage and got picked off by Devon Holly. Later, Frye was intercepted by Justin Hamilton.

Quinn also looked shaky as he was picked off by fellow rookie Eric Wright, who made a diving interception. Two plays later, Quinn made a weak throw toward the sideline and was intercepted by linebacker Matt Stewart.

"As usual, the first day was not very pretty," said Browns coach Romeo Crennel, who called the practice "ragged."

Frye said he's confident he'll get a fair shake from Crennel, and that all four QBs are starting at the same level.

"I don't think he (Crennel) hands jobs to anybody," Frye said. "He's a very fair coach. The best player will play."

Frye expects that to be him. He has immersed himself in Chudzinski's playbook, and he's confident the experiences of the past two seasons will make him a better player this season.

"I know what I have to do," he said. "I'm going to go out and get it done and hopefully have a lot of success this year. When I visualize this year, I don't see myself having a so-so year. This is year three for me, the bar has been raised."

Frye said that after the Browns picked Quinn, Chudzinski told him to view it as a positive.

"Chud said it might be the best thing that happened to me just because the competition is going to push me," Frye said. "Obviously you want to push yourself because you want to win. But I think the competition will bring out the best in both me and Brady."

How much you wanna bet Frye saw that pic of Brady involved in a circle jerk and thought there's no way this cock smoker is going to beat me.

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- As far as Charlie Frye is concerned, he's the Cleveland Browns' No. 1 quarterback.

Brady Quinn, grab a seat.

Frye began battling Quinn, Derek Anderson and Ken Dorsey for the starting job Tuesday as the Browns kicked off three weeks of organized-team-activity practices, the first full-team workouts in preparation for the 2007 season.

Frye spent an extra 40 minutes after practice working with the other QBs, then walked off the field and stated without hesitation that he expects to be under center when the Browns open on Sept. 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"I really can't predict the future, but I'm preparing like I'm the starter," Frye said. "I never knew I lost it."

On draft day last month, Frye was inside Browns' headquarters when the club selected offensive tackle Joe Thomas with the No. 3 overall pick and later moved back into the first round to select Quinn, the Notre Dame quarterback who was expected to go high but tumbled to No. 22.

Frye said Quinn's selection didn't surprise him. He had anticipated the Browns bringing in another quarterback to compete with him, and now that Quinn is a Brown, Frye plans to do everything he can to help.

"I remember just a couple of years ago I was a rookie and I knew how hard it was trying to get ready and play, just putting yourself in position to play," said Frye, entering his third season. "He's my teammate and we are going to work together and just take it from there."

Frye and Quinn both showed they need a lot of work during the practice, which was open to the media for the first time because of access policies put in place by the NFL this season.

Running a new offense installed by first-year coordinator Rob Chudzinski, Frye tried to force a pass to wide receiver Joe Jurevicius into triple coverage and got picked off by Devon Holly. Later, Frye was intercepted by Justin Hamilton.

Quinn also looked shaky as he was picked off by fellow rookie Eric Wright, who made a diving interception. Two plays later, Quinn made a weak throw toward the sideline and was intercepted by linebacker Matt Stewart.

"As usual, the first day was not very pretty," said Browns coach Romeo Crennel, who called the practice "ragged."

Frye said he's confident he'll get a fair shake from Crennel, and that all four QBs are starting at the same level.

"I don't think he (Crennel) hands jobs to anybody," Frye said. "He's a very fair coach. The best player will play."

Frye expects that to be him. He has immersed himself in Chudzinski's playbook, and he's confident the experiences of the past two seasons will make him a better player this season.

"I know what I have to do," he said. "I'm going to go out and get it done and hopefully have a lot of success this year. When I visualize this year, I don't see myself having a so-so year. This is year three for me, the bar has been raised."

Frye said that after the Browns picked Quinn, Chudzinski told him to view it as a positive.

"Chud said it might be the best thing that happened to me just because the competition is going to push me," Frye said. "Obviously you want to push yourself because you want to win. But I think the competition will bring out the best in both me and Brady."

How much you wanna bet Frye saw that pic of Brady involved in a circle jerk and thought there's no way this cock smoker is going to beat me.

Does this site have a 'funniest post of the year' competition? Can I make a nomination?

More seriously, Frye's attitude is great, but if he thinks he's keeping Quinn on the bench long term....not happening. Too much money.

Edit: Also, forgot to mention...Frye isn't keeping Quinn on the bench because Charlie Frye sucks.

[Judge]

Frye and Quinn both suck anyways...

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

Frye and Quinn both suck anyways...

Maybe they can make it a 69.

[WhoDeyForever]

Frye and Quinn both suck anyways...

Maybe they can make it a 69.

[GapControl]

I didn`t realize the Browns hired a new offensive coordinator. I don`t think they will do as well as I thought this year now. Anyone know Chudzinski`s history?