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Cribbs says last-play lateral call came from Quinn, not Mangini

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November 19

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns receiver Josh Cribbs confirmed Wednesday his lateral on the final play against the Ravens was not a coach's call, but rather a directive from quarterback Brady Quinn to keep the ball alive. The play resulted in a neck injury to Cribbs, one that kept him out of practice Wednesday and might prevent him from playing in Detroit on Sunday. "It was a call at the line," Cribbs said. "It wasn't a call that came in from the coaches. Brady had let us know to keep the ball alive, that he was going to throw the slant to me at the line and he gave the signal to keep it alive." After a 10-yard catch, Cribbs flipped the ball to Robert Royal and was immediately drilled under the chin by Baltimore's ..."

Quinn still struggling to move on; QB is fined for hit, apologizes yet again

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November 19

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Brady Quinn reported to work Wednesday with the image of his illegal hit on Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs still in his mind and a letter from the NFL reminding him of it. The league fined Quinn for the hit on Suggs, which came after he threw an interception to cornerback Chris Carr in the 16-0 loss to Baltimore on Monday night. Suggs may miss several games with an injury to his right knee. ESPN.com reported the fine was $10,000. The hit and injury to Suggs was the lowest point of what may have been the worst game of Quinn's playing career at any level. In the five NFL games Quinn has started and finished, Monday night's produced lows in completions (13), passing yards (99) and passer ..."

Brady Quinn still struggling to move on; QB is fined for hit, apologizes yet again

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November 19

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Brady Quinn reported to work Wednesday with the image of his illegal hit on Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs still in his mind and a letter from the NFL reminding him of it. The league fined Quinn for the hit on Suggs, which came after he threw an interception to cornerback Chris Carr in the 16-0 loss to Baltimore on Monday night. Suggs may miss several games with an injury to his right knee. ESPN.com reported the fine was $10,000. The hit and injury to Suggs was the lowest point of what may have been the worst game of Quinn's playing career at any level. In the five NFL games Quinn has started and finished, Monday night's produced lows in completions (13), passing yards (99) and passer ..."

Browns QB Brady Quinn fined for low hit on Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs

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November 18

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns quarterback Brady Quinn said this morning that he had been fined by the NFL for low hit on Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs during the Browns' 16-0 loss on Monday night at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Quinn had been penalized on the play as he hit Suggs around the knees following an interception by Chris Carr. Suggs limped off after the play and didn't return. Several Baltimore players were critical of Quinn for what they called a "cheap shot.""

Lewis asks NFL to fine Browns' Quinn for hit on Suggs

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November 18

Baltimore Sun

"At the end of a game punctuated by at least three disconcerting injuries, the Ravens' Ray Lewis asked the NFL to drop the hammer on Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn for his low bridge on Terrell Suggs. Lewis, who drew a $25,000 fine from the league for two incidents in the Ravens' Oct 11 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, said the hit on Suggs after a third-quarter interception was a dirty play. "Heck yeah, it was a cheap shot, when you're running down and you're looking at the quarterback going at somebody's knees who doesn't even have the ball," Lewis said after Baltimore's 16-0 win over the Browns on Monday night. "I want to see if he gets the same fine I got or even higher. ..."

Ray Lewis accuses Cleveland Browns' Brady Quinn of cheap shot

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November 17

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis accused Browns quarterback Brady Quinn of "a cheap shot'' when Quinn dove low after an interception and knocked linebacker Terrell Suggs out of the game with a knee injury. "Heck yeah it was a cheap shot," Lewis told reporters after the Ravens' 16-0 win. "When you're running down and you're looking at the quarterback going at somebody's knees who doesn't even have the ball. I want to see if he gets the same fine I got or even higher. Now this man is out four or five weeks because of some baloney like that. That's an illegal blow. I don't care how you want to look at it.'' After Suggs went down, Quinn went over and talked to him. Quinn also wore a pained ..."

Quinn returns to starting quarterback

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November 12

Akron Beacon Journal

"Brady Quinn was practically working the room. Smiling wide, laughing and joking with teammate Robert Royal in the locker room before practice Wednesday, Quinn was obviously elated to have again been elevated to starting status as the Browns' quarterback. ''I'm excited to play,'' said Quinn, who met with coach Eric Mangini late Tuesday and learned the news. ''I'm excited to be part of Monday Night (Football).'' The change in Quinn's demeanor from quietly dressing in front of his locker like he has the past six weeks while serving as the team's backup to the more outgoing persona Wednesday, seemed as drastic as has been Mangini's carousel approach to the most important offensive position on ..."

Quinn's time is now Browns fans

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November 12

Cleveland Plain Dealer

columnist Bud Shaw

"From tall in the saddle to a Shetland pony, Brady Quinn rides again. People will go to the stadium Monday not to see if Quinn can establish himself as the future of the franchise -- that parade float already passed -- but whether given Eric Mangini's handling of his quarterbacks they'll be curious to see if Quinn can make it all the way to the second quarter without anybody warming up in the pen. The endorsement for Quinn returning to the job: He had a couple good weeks of practice. Based on that, good luck having the fans stay outside the stadium if the Browns win the opening kickoff, Dawg Pound Mike. (I have a friend who wrote a book. It got sent to a famous NFL broadcaster for an ..."

Brady Quinn named starter against Ravens

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November 12

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"With eight games to go and careers possibly hinging on their outcomes, Browns coach Eric Mangini is turning his historically bad offense over to Brady Quinn again. Quinn, who was demoted after the first 2 1/2 games, officially was given the job to restart the Browns' second half of the season Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens. How long will he last this time? "With any of these decisions, I'm not looking to change," Mangini said. "That's never the intention." Quinn was staggered by his first benching at any level of football in September. But he said he won't be looking over his shoulder this time. "Why should there be a concern?" he said. "I've been through it before. I ..."

Browns put Quinn back in starting role

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November 12

Washington Times

"Brady Quinn is getting his second chance at starting. Quinn, benched just 10 quarters into the season for Derek Anderson, will start Monday night's game against Baltimore. He was pulled at halftime of the Browns' 34-3 loss to Baltimore on Sept. 27 and will make his return against one of the NFL's toughest defenses. "I'm excited to play," he said. "Every team in the NFL is tough - them especially. We've got our hands full right now." Coach Eric Mangini decided to go back to Quinn after Anderson went 1-4 as a starter and posted the NFL's lowest quarterback rating (36.2). Mangini said he would like to stick with Quinn for the remainder of the season. BILLS: Buffalo is going back to ..."

Brady Quinn will start MNF vs. Baltimore Ravens

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November 11

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns coach Eric Mangini today named Brady Quinn the starting quarterback for Monday night's game against the Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Quinn replaces Derek Anderson, who went 1-4 in his five starts. "He's had good weeks of practice,'' said Mangini. "He's worked hard since the first transition was made. I look forward to him taking advantage of this opportunity and helping us improve.'' Quinn went 0-3 in his three starts, getting pulled at halftime of the 34-3 loss to the Ravens in Week 3."

Browns' Brady Quinn likely to start Monday

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November 11

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"This Browns quarterback carousel has Brady Quinn seeing purple. Quinn started against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 and was benched after falling behind, 20-0, in the first half. Now Quinn is expected to be exhumed as the starter when the Ravens come to Cleveland Browns Stadium on Monday night. The official word should come Wednesday from coach Eric Mangini. ESPN.com reported two unidentified sources said Quinn "likely" will be Mangini's choice to kick off the rest of the season for the 1-7 Browns. This should be welcome news to the Ravens. After they moved to 3-0 by dispatching the Browns, 34-3, the Ravens lost four of their next five games to hit their halfway mark at 4-4. Two of those ..."

Sources: Browns to go with Quinn

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November 10

ESPN.com

"The Browns are not making an official announcement regarding their quarterback situation until Wednesday. But two sources said the team is expected to name Brady Quinn the starting quarterback for Monday night's game at Baltimore against the Ravens. Quinn started Cleveland's first three games before Mangini switched to Anderson for the fourth game against the Cincinnati Bengals."

Mangini says decision nearly made, but he won't reveal Cleveland Browns QB

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November 10

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Like Vikings coach Brad Childress and Bengals coach Marvin Lewis before him, Ravens coach John Harbaugh will have to sweat it out for a few days before finding out who the Browns' starting quarterback is going to be next Monday night. Eric Mangini, still looking for any shred of a competitive advantage, said Monday he'll wait until Wednesday to announce his starting quarterback for the rematch against the Ravens at the stadium. "I know where I'm headed, but we'll talk about that on Wednesday," he said. "I haven't sat down with the quarterbacks about it yet, so that's part of it. We'll talk about that in conjunction with our work on the Ravens." Brady Quinn, who might get the chance to ..."

Browns' Eric Mangini will announce QB decision Wednesday

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November 9

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini said today that he'll wait until Wednesday to announce his decision on a starting quarterback for the Ravens game next Monday night. "I know where I'm headed, but we'll talk about that on Wednesday,'' he said. "I haven't talked to the quarterbacks about it yet, so that's part of it.' Derek Anderson is last in the NFL with a 36.2 rating and has thrown only two touchdown passes against nine interceptions and could be replaced by Brady Quinn."

Browns coach Eric Mangini says he's sticking with Derek Anderson

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October 26

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns coach Eric Mangini said Monday he's sticking with Derek Anderson despite the fact he's the lowest rated passer in the NFL with a 40.6 rating. Mangini said he still thinks Anderson "gives us the best chance right now to move the ball. I know his numbers haven't been impressive, but he hasn't been alone in producing those numbers.'' He cited the dropped passes over the previous few weeks. He also pointed to good plays such as the 21-yard pass to tight end Michael Gaines to the Green Bay 1 that almost went for a touchdown. Mangini also stressed that not using Brady Quinn has nothing to do with keeping him from getting 70% of the plays, which would trigger $10.9 million in contract ..."

Browns' offensive miseries won't alter Eric Mangini's stance that Brady Quinn isn't the answer

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October 26

Cleveland Plain Dealer

columnist Bud Shaw

"Eric Mangini's reconstruction project has produced an expansion team. And Brady Quinn still can't get his uniform dirty on Sundays? Not even during a game that approached the Pittsburgh Christmas Eve fiasco for outright ineptitude on the field and despair in the bleachers? In Green Bay's 31-3 win Sunday, Mangini ignored the chants that went up for Quinn late in the first half after Derek Anderson threw an interception to go along with a fumbled snap at the goal line. That was understandable. I mean, what coach pulls his starter at halftime after committing to him with first-team snaps all week? Oh, right. Mangini did that to Quinn in Baltimore. Mangini said Sunday he never considered ..."

Lack of snaps may cost Quinn millions

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October 22

ESPN.com

"Not only is Cleveland quarterback Brady Quinn disappointed with his playing status, but the former first-round pick could lose millions if he doesn't play this weekend against the Green Bay Packers. According to Quinn's contract, he needs to play 70 percent of Cleveland's offensive snaps this year to earn two bonuses worth a combined $10.95 million. Quinn played 2½ games (10 quarters) this season before being benched in favor of Derek Anderson. Depending on the amount of offensive snaps the Browns take this weekend, Quinn could fall under the 70-percent threshold by sitting on the sidelines Sunday against the Packers. Quinn would miss a $5 million bonus this year without the playing-time ..."

Coach warms to Anderson; Quinn out in cold

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October 20

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns quarterback Brady Quinn might still be on the roster when the trading deadline passes at 4 p.m. today, but it doesn't mean he'll be playing anytime soon regardless of how bad the offense has performed. Whenever the subject of Quinn replacing Derek Anderson is broached, coach Eric Mangini crushes it like a grape. Following Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers, Mangini said, "I'm not looking to make a move [at quarterback], no." So, not only will Quinn be stuck in Cleveland even though he'd most likely welcome a trade, he'll be stuck on the bench for the foreseeable future. Hey, if you can't get playing time despite a starter who has tumbled to last in the NFL with a 41.7 rating - ..."

Browns' Quinn seeks new home, not team

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October 15

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Brady Quinn made it clear that he's downsizing his living quarters but not his expectations. "I think I'm good enough to play in this league," he said. He confirmed his sprawling home in Avon Lake has been put up for sale, but maintained it has nothing to do with his demotion, the upcoming NFL trade deadline or his unhappiness about the path his career has taken in his third season. "I'm a guy who doesn't want to continue driving 30 minutes to the facility every day," Quinn said. "I'm a bachelor who lives in a house that has maybe too much upkeep for me. There's other reasons [to sell] outside of what everyone likes to believe." Would he welcome a trade? "It's tough to put out a ..."

Eric Mangini: 'We're not looking to move Brady Quinn'

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October 14

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns coach Eric Mangini said during his press conference this morning, "We're not looking to move Brady Quinn.'' He said he's talked to Quinn and "He's focused on Pittsburgh.'' Mangini also said, "We get calls all the time that we listen to, but Brady is a Cleveland Brown and it's not anything we're looking to do.'' The question to Mangini about Quinn's status was prompted by growing speculation that Quinn would like to go somewhere where he can start. The trading deadline is next Tuesday at 4 p.m. Quinn's house was put up for sale on Tuesday, fueling speculation that he might be on the move."

With NFL trade deadline approaching, are Cleveland Browns dangling Brady Quinn?

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October 13

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Tracy Boulian/The Plain DealerWith the NFL trading deadline a week away, is it possible that Brady Quinn's final start for the Cleveland Browns was a struggling half of work in a lopsided loss to Baltimore last month?BEREA, Ohio -- Could Brady Quinn be the next first-round pick to go? With the trading deadline looming Oct. 20, it wouldn't be surprising if Quinn went the way of Braylon Edwards and was dealt to another team. Browns coach Eric Mangini made it clear Monday that he's sticking with Derek Anderson despite a 2-of-17 performance for 23 yards, one interception and a 15.1 rating against Buffalo. "D.A. will continue to start," said Mangini, in no uncertain terms. That means Quinn ..."

Brady Quinn led the Browns to their last win, but he's back on the bench

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October 11

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Whatever one thinks about Brady Quinn's abilities as a quarterback, it seems that this is a reasonable statement: The opportunities he's had as the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback have been few, short-term and not without adversity around him. Quinn quarterbacked the Browns to their last win, 29-27, over the Bills on a Monday night last Nov. 17 in Buffalo. That made Cleveland and coach Romeo Crennel 4-6. Quinn suffered what eventually turned into a season-ending injury on that night, though, and Crennel was fired at season's end. Now, the Browns are on a 10-game losing streak and 0-4 this season as they again go into Buffalo. Sunday, though, it will be Derek Anderson at quarterback ..."

Quinn is out and Anderson is in

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October 1

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Brady Quinn's star-crossed tenure as the starting quarterback of his boyhood favorite team has lasted all of three weeks. Quinn has been replaced by Derek Anderson for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Quinn, who grew up in Dublin, Ohio, was the eighth quarterback to open a season for the Browns in 11 years. Now he's the sixth one to be benched for reasons other than injury. But, wait. There's no guarantee this will be the last change. There's still Brett Ratliff to try. In making the announcement, coach Eric Mangini said Anderson would start "this week." He would not elaborate when pressed on how long Anderson will have the job. Asked if the quarterback position is now on ..."

Cleveland Browns' Derek Anderson will start Sunday vs. Bengals

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September 30

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Derek Anderson will replace Brady Quinn as the starting quarterback Sunday against the Bengals, coach Eric Mangini announced today. Mangini said "giving Derek the opportunity is something I think will help us offensively.'' He said Anderson's performance on third down Sunday in Baltimore -- including 3-of-4 on a field goal drive -- helped him clinch the job. He said he needs to improve on throwing interceptions, after throwing three in Baltimore. He also said he expects Quinn to continue to work hard. "I'm not saying it's all Brady,'' said Mangini. "Derek did some things that were positive and that's what it's based on.''"

Eric Mangini will wait until Wednesday to name starting quarterback

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September 28

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns coach Eric Mangini said he'll wait until Wednesday to announce his starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mangini, speaking today at his weekly press conference, said he liked the way Derek Anderson moved the ball after relieving starter Brady Quinn on Sunday in Baltimore, including a 22-yard pass to Mike Furrey on third-and-16, but said that he can't throw interceptions and has to learn to sometimes learn to throw the ball away."

Ravaged by Ravens, 34-3, Cleveland Browns leave Baltimore with two QBs and few answers

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September 28

Baltimore Sun

"The losses are mounting, the scores are getting more lopsided and now the Browns are back to Square One with their quarterback situation. Brady Quinn was yanked at halftime. Derek Anderson came in and tossed three interceptions in the second half. The end result was a 34-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in a game that was over when Quinn was intercepted on his third pass of the game. Baltimore pounced on the turnover with a touchdown run by Willis McGahee six plays later. The Ravens circled above the Browns like vultures the rest of the day. "It's over. That's the most positive thing I can say," said linebacker D'Qwell Jackson. Coach Eric Mangini said he hoped Anderson would provide a ..."

Quinn expects to feel pressure

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September 26

Baltimore Sun

"Brady Quinn knows what's in store for him when he and the Cleveland Browns pay a visit to M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday. A hostile reception. Enough crowd noise to possibly force the offense into a silent snap count. Oh, and a Ravens defense trying to tee off on the young quarterback. "Yeah, I would imagine so," Quinn said when asked whether he expects an all-out pass rush from the Ravens. "Anytime you're a young quarterback in this league, I think you expect that going into every game." How Quinn fares could determine whether the Browns can pick themselves out of the AFC North cellar or whether the Ravens continue to reign atop the division. A healthy Jamal Lewis -- who is dealing with a ..."

As Ravens' loom, Brady Quinn says Browns will 'work through' offensive struggles

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September 24

Baltimore Sun

"Being the starting quarterback for the Browns means hearing about your last game from everybody. In Brady Quinn's case, that includes his mom and other family members. "She doesn't know football that well, but she knows the difference between winning and losing," Quinn said Wednesday. "She always lets me know that." Anybody else giving Quinn the business? "My dad, my uncle, my core group of friends, they're always pretty blunt and honest," he said. "They'll always be tough about things. The people that are closest to you, they want the best for you. They're going to try to push you just like anyone else has in my life." Quinn maintains he is "always optimistic" and intends to work ..."

Quinn eager to rev up Cleveland Browns offense against

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September 24

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Being the starting quarter back for the Browns means hearing about your last game from everybody. In Brady Quinn's case, that includes his mom and other family members. "She doesn't know football that well, but she knows the difference between winning and losing," Quinn said Wednesday. "She always lets me know that." Anybody else giving Quinn the business? "My dad, my uncle, my core group of friends, they're always pretty blunt and honest," he said. "They'll always be tough about things. "The people that are closest to you, they want the best for you. They're going to try to push you just like anyone else has in my life." Quinn maintains he is "always optimistic" and intends to work ..."

Browns' Eric Mangini says there's more to fix on offense than Brady Quinn

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September 22

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Despite back-to-back shaky performances by quarterback Brady Quinn and an offense that's tumbled to last in the NFL, Browns coach Eric Mangini said he plans to stick with Quinn. "Yes, that's exactly right," Mangini said Monday during his post-Denver press conference. He said Quinn had some ups and downs during Sunday's 27-6 loss to Denver, but that he'll press forward and start him next week in Baltimore against the 2-0 Ravens. "I thought there were times that he made some really good decisions," said Mangini. "Then there were some plays where I felt like he could've done a better job with the read and he knows that.""

Browns quarterback Brady Quinn takes blame for loss to Broncos

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September 21

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Brady Quinn's euphoria over winning the starting quarterback job has been replaced by the disappointment of two poor outings en route to an 0-2 start. "It's tough," Quinn said after Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Broncos. "Anytime you go through a competition like that, and then you kind of go into the regular season excited about the opportunity and things don't progress the way you'd like them to, you can do one of two things: You can give up or you can continue to battle through the adversity and persevere, and [battle through is] all I'm going to do." Quinn's numbers were even worse this week than in last week's 34-20 loss to the Vikings, in part because he didn't have a long touchdown ..."

Frustration level grows for Brady Quinn

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September 21

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Brady Quinn's euphoria over winning the starting quarterback job has been replaced by the disappointment of two poor outings en route to an 0-2 start. "It's tough," Quinn said after Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Broncos. "Anytime you go through a competition like that, and then you kind of go into the regular season excited about the opportunity and things don't progress the way you'd like them to, you can do one of two things: you can give up or you can continue to battle through the adversity and persevere and that's all I'm going to do." Quinn's numbers were worse than in last week's 34-20 loss to the Vikings, in part because he didn't have a long touchdown drive at the end to inflate ..."

Chemistry lacking, Quinn can't escape rush

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September 14

Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Dressed in gray slacks and a pale-blue shirt opened at the collar, quarterback Brady Quinn stood outside the Browns locker room examining the postgame stats. He flipped a couple of pages and shook his head. The more he looked, the worse it got. The same was true for the Browns in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Vikings: The longer the game wore on, the worse Cleveland looked. Quinn couldn't get away from the Vikings' pass rush and he couldn't reach a meaningful connection with wideout Braylon Edwards. The second-year quarterback, making his fourth career start, completed 21 of 35 passes for 205 yards and a late touchdown. He threw one interception, was sacked five times and lost a fumble. "You ..."

Time to see what Quinn can do

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September 13

Akron Beacon Journal

"He was the golden boy who played beneath the Golden Dome. Good-looking, well-spoken and talented, he seemed the perfect quarterback to build a team around. But nothing about Brady Quinn's NFL career has gone according to plan. It began with an agonizing fall down the draft board in 2007 as the entire world watched, at least until Commissioner Roger Goodell gave him sanctuary. Considered a top-five pick, Quinn, a Dublin, Ohio, native, slipped to No. 22 before his favorite team since childhood, the Cleveland Browns, made a trade tohim. His chance to start as a rookie was compromised by a contract holdout, and he saw Charlie Frye beat out Derek Anderson in a poor excuse for a training-camp ..."

Starting quarterback poorly guarded secret

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September 10

Akron Beacon Journal

"The Browns' quarterback battle is all but over. Just ask Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens, who sent his congratulations via Twitter to Brady Quinn. It's not probably the place Browns fans expected to read it, but Owens' statement proved far more definitive than anything coach Eric Mangini announced Wednesday in Berea. Mangini told Quinn and Derek Anderson who his choice for quarterback would be for Sunday's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, but both quarterbacks wouldn't say who the victor was. However, a little reading between the lines points toward Quinn. Quinn denied that Mangini told either player who the starter was as they continue to prepare for the season ..."

Quinn beats out Derek Anderson

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September 10

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Brady Quinn beat out Derek Anderson for the Browns' starting quarterback job and will start Sunday's opener against the Vikings, an NFL source told The Plain Dealer on Wednesday. Quinn, who went 1-2 as a starter last season before succumbing to a broken right index finger, was told Tuesday night by coach Eric Mangini that he won the job, but continued to go along with the charade when he met with reporters Wednesday. "He hasn't said anything to us yet," Quinn said straight-faced. "He talked to us about it, but hasn't told us anything about a final decision for us." Anderson, who wasn't as chipper Wednesday as he's been during preseason, might have inadvertently tipped his hand during his ..."

Brady Quinn wins Cleveland Browns quarterback competition

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September 9

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Brady Quinn has won the quarterback competition and will start Sunday's game against the Vikings, a league source told The Plain Dealer today. Browns coach Eric Mangini told the quarterbacks Tuesday night and Quinn took the first-team reps in practice Wednesday afternoon. Quinn acted Wednesday as though he didn't know. "We're just out there continuing to battle with one another to get everything better for our team,'' he said."

Mangini tells QBs, but no one else, who will start

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September 9

ESPN.com

"Browns coach Eric Mangini said this morning that he informed Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson Tuesday night which of them won the quarterback competition to be the starter for Sunday's opener against the Minnesota Vikings. He said they both took the news exactly as he had anticipated, with professionalism. He said he has not yet told the rest of the team, "but I think they'll be able to figure it out.'' The players will know the starter when the team lines up for 11-on-11 drills in practice this morning, which begins at 11:30 a.m. The practice is open to the media for the first 30 minutes, but only for individual and position drills."

Browns coach Eric Mangini will keep his starting quarterback a secret

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September 7

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns coach Eric Mangini said Monday he's made his decision on a starting quarterback, but will keep his identity internal and not reveal it to the Vikings, Sunday's season opening opponent. He said he will tell the two quarterbacks in the "near future'' in separate conversations with each of them. He said he'll explain to them why and how the decision was made. He said as a defensive coordinator, it's difficult to prepare for an offense when the quarterback is unknown."

Browns' quarterback-selection process drags on

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September 1

Akron Beacon Journal

"Eric Mangini did not name his quarterback Monday or today. The process continues. And what a process it has been. Unlocking the secrets of the Mayans took less time. In fact, the Mayan civilization grew, fell apart and regrew in a shorter time than it has taken to decide the Browns starting quarterback. Building those Mayan pyramids was not done with as much study or film work. But that's irrelevant. Because it's Mangini's right to process things as he sees fit. So the process for finding a quarterback continues right to and perhaps through the fourth preseason game in Chicago on Thursday. By this time, starters are ''supposed to be set.'' In fact, they're supposed to play four, five plays ..."

Cleveland Browns' Mangini won't name starting quarterback

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August 31

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns coach Eric Mangini declined to name a starting quarterback Monday, saying he and his staff will "continue to go through the process.'' Mangini also declined to name his starter for Thursday night's preseason finale in Chicago. He gave no timetable for naming the winner of the battle between Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. .post-footer img { margin-top: -10px } Send To A Friend"

Cleveland Browns QB competition still very close, Eric Mangini says

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August 24

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"It will be another week without knowing the Browns' starting quarterback for the next preseason game on Saturday. Pressed to assess the quarterback competition, coach Eric Mangini maintained that the process is playing out and he will not make a decision until he is able to make the right decision. Much of the discussion today concerned Derek Anderson's performance in the 27-10 win over Detroit. Mangini praised Anderson for making good throws and other positives not readily observed in the game, such as recognitions and using his cadence to draw the Lions offsides twice. Mangini would not say who will start at quarterback against Tennessee in the game typically considered the dress ..."

Browns quarterbacks Anderson, Quinn downplay 'controversy'

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August 13

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Quarterback Derek Anderson explained Wednesday that his post-scrimmage comment about Brady Quinn stealing his hand signals was just a good-natured ribbing, and Quinn said the whole thing was blown out of proportion. After the Family Day scrimmage, which Anderson's team won, 17-14, over Quinn's, Anderson told reporters with a grin that Quinn stole his hand signals and relayed them to his defense after Anderson's headset went out. He said he had to change the signals and the offense got mixed up on a few plays. The shot at Quinn drew a laugh from reporters. A little while later, in the other locker room, Quinn was informed of Anderson's remarks, again in a lighthearted tone. "He would say ..."

First Browns depth chart shows co-starting QBs

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August 11

Akron Beacon Journal

"The Browns released their first depth chart under coach Eric Mangini on Tuesday and quarterbacks Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn are listed as co-starters with a slash separating their names. "I'm going to avoid all the questions about who's the starter," Mangini said. "Nothing really has changed. I had to submit a depth chart." The Browns open the preseason Saturday night at Green Bay. Asked if it was an accurate reflection of where guys stand, Mangini said, "I didn't spend a lot of time reviewing it.""

Browns coach Eric Mangini thinks team will keep quarterbacks Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson

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August 3

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Regardless of how the Browns' quarterback competition shakes out, coach Eric Mangini envisions keeping both Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson for the 2009 season. "In my mind, Brady and DA will both be here," Mangini said Sunday on the second day of training camp. So unless a team desperate for a starting quarterback makes him an offer he can't refuse, both will be around. That doesn't necessarily mean both will see the field. Mangini said once he makes up his mind -- and there's still no timetable -- he'll stick with his man and not try to platoon them. "Once you make that decision, you go with that decision, and at that point you move forward with that group," he said. At least the ..."

Anderson and Quinn to compete for Browns quarterback

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June 5

Akron Beacon Journal

"It has been unofficially dubbed ''The Quarterback Derby,'' the race to see who will quarterback the Browns. But fans might as well call it ''Camp Quarterback Survival'' and begin debating not only on who will ultimately win out, but perhaps also on who cracks first under pressure - Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn. It's warm and breezy outside, and merely June. Players are running through drills in shorts and without pads. Yet, Anderson and Quinn already seem a bit frustrated by the $1 million question already being asked ad nauseam: Who is going to start at quarterback? Coach Eric Mangini said a starter will not be named until the preseason games, which begin Aug. 15. However, everything up ..."

Cleveland Browns draft: Keeping Braylon Edwards and Brady Quinn a smart move

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April 27

Cleveland Plain Dealer

columnist Bud Shaw

"The first draft grades are in. My email informed of that this morning, offering "Early judgements on every team's draft class" in the Sporting News. I don't put much stock in such things and not just because the Steelers got a "F," while the Bengals scored an "A" and the Browns an "A minus". The Browns grade, by the way, is not based on the fact that they collected academic All-Americans. All that really does is assure that they will mount a serious challenge to the New York Times crossword puzzle on Sundays, not the Ravens and Steelers. It's because they filled a need in establishing a power running game and at wide receiver. The Sporting News grade gave the Browns credit for the Alex ..."

Cleveland Browns tell Broncos no on Quinn

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April 25

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Broncos made preliminary inquiries about trading for Browns quarterback Brady Quinn on Thursday but were told Quinn was not available for trade, a source told the Denver Post. However, that doesn't mean the Browns and Broncos won't pull off a draft-day trade involving a quarterback. The Broncos have discussed trading up to get USC quarterback Mark Sanchez, and if he's still there at No. 5, the two teams will undoubtedly talk. The Browns are also said to be interested in the fast-rising Sanchez, but it's not known if that's an attempt to spur interest in the pick. The Broncos have the No. 12 and No. 18 overall picks, the latter coming from Chicago in the trade for quarterback Jay ..."