BengalszoneBilly Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 So much for the huge contract they just signed Derek to. He's going to be riding the pine! Quinn replaces Anderson as Browns quarterbackBy TOM WITHERS, AP Sports WriterBEREA, 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalPimp Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 As if there was any doubt this would happen.....BTW Billy, what is that red-head in your sig's name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidge Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Looks like the Quinn for Anderson swap paid zero dividends for Cleveland. They still lost...AT HOME! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Still good start for quinns first game,Can't help the Defense choked it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Still good start for quinns first gameIf he can successfully find another target to throw to not named Winslow, I might agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurmanation Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Still good start for quinns first gameIf 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidge Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Speaking of the Browns, the end of this is pretty funny...http://www.bangcartoon.com/2008/ifsandbutts.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ickey44 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Speaking of the Browns, the end of this is pretty funny...http://www.bangcartoon.com/2008/ifsandbutts.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 PFT: Cleveland wants The Chin.http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/11/20/...ursuing-cowher/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Anderson just went down for the Browns with a leg injury. Dorsey is now at QB for the Browns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 The Browns have got to be the biggest disappointment, as far as expectations are considered, this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizzo Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 The Browns have got to be the biggest disappointment, as far as expectations are considered, this season...Jags and Chargers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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