Browns bench Anderson

[BengalszoneBilly]

So much for the huge contract they just signed Derek to. He's going to be riding the pine!

Quinn replaces Anderson as Browns quarterback

By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer

BEREA, Ohio (AP)—Quarterback Derek Anderson has been benched by the Cleveland Browns, who will start popular backup Brady Quinn on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos.

The switch was announced Monday by the team, just hours after coach Romeo Crennel said he had no plans to make a change.

Anderson, who has been inconsistent this season, threw a costly interception that was returned for a touchdown in the final minutes of Sunday’s 37-27 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The pick prompted Browns fans to begin chants of “Brady! Brady!” for Quinn, the former Notre Dame star who has thrown just eight passes in two seasons.

A team spokesman said Crennel and Quinn would not be available for comment until Tuesday.

Earlier, Quinn was asked for his reaction to hearing fans call his name.

“We lost the game, really that’s all that matters,” he said. “That’s something in the NFL, everyone always loves the backup. That’s just how it is. It’s not any difference any place else.”

Anderson had gone 132 pass attempts without an interception before he was picked off by Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs, who ran it back 42 yards for a TD. Anderson finished 17-of-33 for 219 yards and two TDs, but the 25-year-old’s stats would have been even better if wide receiver Braylon Edwards hadn’t dropped a certain TD pass in the fourth quarter with the game tied.

Anderson led the Browns to 10 wins last season, and after an 0-3 start, he had guided the Browns (3-5) to three victories in their past four games before Sunday’s loss.

Crennel had hinted about a change at quarterback following a Sept. 21 loss at Baltimore. But he stuck with the strong-armed Anderson, a former backup who threw 29 TD passes last season and made the Pro Bowl.

During his news conference Monday, Crennel was asked if he was considering a change at quarterback.

“No, I haven’t really,” he said. “I haven’t had a chance to talk to the coaches or anything. With a short week, I told them to go ahead and get started on Denver. They haven’t even looked at this game yet.”

Crennel was then asked if Anderson was still his starter.

“Yes,” he said, “as of right now.”

With their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy, the Browns must feel it’s time to see what they have in Quinn, who didn’t play as a rookie until the final game of 2007, when he came in for one series and led the Browns to a field goal. Quinn was 3-of-8 for 45 yards and had a TD pass dropped by tight end Kellen Winslow.

On the first day of the 2007 draft, the Browns traded a first-round pick in 2008 to Dallas and selected Quinn with the No. 22 overall selection. Quinn had been expected to go much higher, but the four-year starter for the Fighting Irish sat in the wings at Radio City Music Hall in New York waiting for his name to be called.

In two starts during the exhibition season, Quinn completed 21 of 33 passes for 171 yards.

[BengalPimp]

As if there was any doubt this would happen.....BTW Billy, what is that red-head in your sig's name?

[BengalszoneBilly]

As if there was any doubt this would happen.....BTW Billy, what is that red-head in your sig's name?

Kaz found it for me. It's Bianca Beauchamp. Hottest red head on the planet.

[Pidge]

Haha. Another wasted year. Now they get to see what Quinn has and cross their fingers. I know we have a lot of problems and things look gloomy but man, Carson takes the edge of the sting, as we are all seeing right now.

[HairOnFire]

It's Bianca Beauchamp. Hottest red head on the planet.

Wow, now that you mention it she does have a head.

I hadn't noticed.

[BengalszoneBilly]

Looks like the Quinn for Anderson swap paid zero dividends for Cleveland. They still lost...AT HOME! :lol:

[Kazkal]

Still good start for quinns first game,Can't help the Defense choked it up

[BengalszoneBilly]

Still good start for quinns first game

If he can successfully find another target to throw to not named Winslow, I might agree.

[Thurmanation]

Still good start for quinns first game

If he can successfully find another target to throw to not named Winslow, I might agree.

If cribbs didn't fumble and they weren't stopped on the 1 yard line id say they woulda won.

[Pidge]

Almost 600 yards given up by the Browns D. Dang. Couple of TDs, seemed to be Ok. His first start after all. I hope he falls flat on his face in the long run though.

[COB]

The Browns' secondary got shredded, giving up 3 touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. Didn't Savage trade away their best corner in the offseason for the fat guy we wanted? Really aced us out on that one, genius.

[ArmyBengal]

Honestly, I thought Quinn did well for his first start. Could he have done better ?? Sure, but his defense could have helped out a little as well. It looked like they were just trying to make things easy on Quinn, calling for the short passes most of the night. He really didn't look rattled until that last drive when he just looked like the nerves were getting him. First start for him wasn't bad, but agree with him needing to find another receiver and he also needs to get some looks downfield...

[HoosierCat]

Speaking of the Browns, the end of this is pretty funny...

http://www.bangcartoon.com/2008/ifsandbutts.htm

[Ickey44]

Speaking of the Browns, the end of this is pretty funny...

http://www.bangcartoon.com/2008/ifsandbutts.htm

[HoosierCat]

PFT: Cleveland wants The Chin.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/11/20/...ursuing-cowher/

[HairOnFire]

In the fantasy football section of my morning paper they listed Braylon Edwards as a player who shouldn't be started, not because he drops every pass thrown his direction, but because Brady Quinn is..."too weak winged" to get him the ball.

[BengalszoneBilly]

In the fantasy football section of my morning paper they listed Braylon Edwards as a player who shouldn't be started, not because he drops every pass thrown his direction, but because Brady Quinn is..."too weak winged" to get him the ball.

The Browns just went back to Anderson trailing the Texans!

[BengalszoneBilly]

The Browns lose to the Texans AT HOME!

Brady Quinn: 8/18, 94 yards, 2 INTs.

Derek Anderson: 5/14, 51 yards, 1 INT.

So much money spent at the QB position, and it's like throwing it in the sh**ter.

[Kazkal]

The Browns lose to the Texans AT HOME!

Brady Quinn: 8/18, 94 yards, 2 INTs.

Derek Anderson: 5/14, 51 yards, 1 INT.

So much money spent at the QB position, and it's like throwing it in the sh**ter.

Sounds like Dends & OT's for us this year.

[HairOnFire]

In the fantasy football section of my morning paper they listed Braylon Edwards as a player who shouldn't be started, not because he drops every pass thrown his direction, but because Brady Quinn is..."too weak winged" to get him the ball.

The Browns just went back to Anderson trailing the Texans!

I actually watched that game and here's the weirdest part of it all. No matter which QB is under center play after play continues to be run through Braylon "Call me Chad" Edwards despite the fact he's struggling as bad as any player in the entire NFL.

[BengalszoneBilly]

Anderson just went down for the Browns with a leg injury. Dorsey is now at QB for the Browns.

[ArmyBengal]

The Browns have got to be the biggest disappointment, as far as expectations are considered, this season...

[whizzo]

The Browns have got to be the biggest disappointment, as far as expectations are considered, this season...

Jags and Chargers?

[HoosierCat]

More fun stuff from Hair's favorite football web site:

Did The Hamburglar pop Brady Quinn?

Sheesh. First Edwards goes all Chad Johnson, demanding a trade and then turning around the next day and denying he did it, now we get rumors of locker room fistfights. The 2008 Browns appear to be turning into the 2005 Bengals, minus the winning record and playoff appearance.

[COB]

Journeyman defensive tackle punches your franchise quarterback? If this happened the Browns should cut Smith immediately. What a complete loss of control in that locker room.