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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."

Eric Mangini sticks with quarterback Derek Anderson

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October 27

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Despite Derek Anderson's abysmal numbers that would get most quarterbacks benched, Browns coach Eric Mangini is sticking with him over Brady Quinn. "I think (Anderson) gives us the best chance right now to move the ball," said Mangini. "I know his numbers haven't been impressive, but he isn't alone in producing those numbers. There's been a significant amount of drops, there's been times where he had chances and there's been some breakdowns in protection. I've also seen him complete some balls that were well-thrown and well-caught." Mangini cited a 21-yard throw to newly-acquired tight end Michael Gaines. The pass, zipped in against double coverage near the goal line, put the ball at the ..."

Mangini to stick with Anderson

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October 27

Akron Beacon Journal

"The ''Brady'' chants started in the second quarter, just after Browns rookie receiver Brian Robiskie turned inside and quarterback Derek Anderson threw outside, much to the delight of Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson, who intercepted the pass. But Browns coach Eric Mangini refused to yank Anderson in the 31-3 loss Sunday to the Packers, and the disappointed crowd in Cleveland Browns Stadium gave up the Brady Quinn quest and went home early. As dismal as Anderson's numbers were for the third consecutive week, Mangini said Monday that he was sticking with Anderson for the game Sunday against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. ''I think he gives us the best chance right now to ..."

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 ..."

Anderson says Browns didn't execute enough

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October 26

Akron Beacon Journal

"Not long after the Browns were humbled at home by the visiting Green Bay Packers on Sunday, embattled quarterback Derek Anderson waved rookie receiver Brian Robiskie over toward his locker. The pair quietly chatted for a few minutes before going their separate ways. Anderson could have been asking Robiskie about a second-quarter interception in which Anderson threw one way and Robiskie broke the other way, leaving cornerback Charles Woodson alone to grab the ball and return it 25 yards to set up a touchdown that gave the Packers a 21-3 lead. Or perhaps Anderson was simply suggesting to the newcomer from Ohio State that he should stay positive and keep his head up. Either way, Anderson ..."

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 - ..."

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."

Browns reinvent Derek Anderson

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October 10

Cleveland Plain Dealer

columnist Bud Shaw

"Come on down, Derek Anderson, have we got a deal for you? The job's yours. You can thank your quick release and our tortured plan that demoted Brady Quinn in a wink of an eye after promoting him. If you're wondering, there is an "i" in Chansi Stuckey, but in a good way. Get to know him. Your season could depend on it. In the meantime, your somewhat deep threat and quasi No. 1 receiver is Mohamed Massaquoi, who has been thrilling NFL crowds since last week. Good luck. We're all counting on you. And so another coaching regime turns to Anderson for Plan B salvage work. Quinn lasted all of 10 quarters under coach Eric Mangini. The only person alive who might consider that a long-term ..."

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 ..."

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 ..."

Derek Anderson sits out practice with an undisclosed injury

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June 16

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Quarterback Derek Anderson sat out Friday's afternoon practice and wore a sleeve on his right calf and limped slightly while trotting from one field to another. The nature of the injury is unknown, because no one was available to comment after the second practice. It remains to be seen if Anderson will participate in the final practice of minicamp this morning -- the last organized team practice before training camp begins around Aug. 1. Anderson, who's been sharing reps evenly with Brady Quinn, has worn the sleeve on the calf since the mandatory camp opened Thursday, but showed no ill effects until after he scrambled around on a play Friday morning and came away somewhat hobbled. ..."

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 ..."

GM says Browns will keep both QBs

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March 24

Akron Beacon Journal

"George Kokinis met the media Monday morning at the NFL's annual meetings. This revelation isn't news in and of itself, but Kokinis' friendly discussion with the Beacon Journal and Plain Dealer was his first since his introductory news conference as GM in February. Kokinis took a lot of questions about things Brown, and touched on everything from the purported trade of Brady Quinn to a discussion he had with Giants GM Jerry Reese at the Scouting Combine. Taking them in no particular order of importance: Kokinis said he has not sought to deal Quinn, but given the chance, he also did not call Quinn an untouchable. He did say matter-of-factly: ''I have not shopped Brady Quinn.'' The Browns ..."

Anderson Trade A Possibility For Bucs

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February 19

Tampa Tribune

"A lot of the talk here at the combine is centering around the Bucs and their quarterback position. Few believe the Bucs are ready to just hand the starter’s job to Luke McCown, so the question is, who they will bring in to challenge McCown for the starter’s job. Free agents such as Byron Leftwich, J.P. Losman and Patrick Ramsey are all being thrown around as possibilities but one possibility that is gaining steam would have the Bucs trading with the Browns for Derek Anderson. Anderson has one of the strongest arms in the league as well as just about every physical tool you need to be a difference maker at his position. What he doesn’t have is a great understanding of defenses or the game’s ..."

Browns should not discount the Detroit Lions in quarterback trade talks

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February 19

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"When handicapping possible trade partners for Derek Anderson, maybe the Detroit Lions shouldn't be totally ignored. With so many needs to fill on their 0-16 team, it's no cinch they willGeorgia quarterback Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick in the draft. Stafford is not considered ready to step in as a rookie, a la Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco. New coach Jim Schwartz might opt for Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry to upgrade his 4-3 defense immediately. But Schwartz and his new staff will want to turn the page and start fresh with a young quarterback around which to build. Anderson, 26, qualifies. "We have a roster full of quarterbacks," Schwartz said today. "One of the issues ..."

Unimaginative Cleveland Browns dull their Flash

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December 8

Cleveland Plain Dealer

columnist Bill Livingston

"It is called the "Flash" package, and it contains the Browns' last glimmer of hope and interest. It speaks to the team's poverty of imagination that the coaching staff used it too rarely to be a force Sunday and too predictably to be a surprise in a drab 28-9 loss to Tennessee. Josh Cribbs, the man whose quarterbacking career for the Kent State Golden Flashes gave the package its name, should have gotten 20 "touches" Sunday against the Titans. He got 13, but six were on kick returns. In the Flash, he had seven, and six of those were rushes. Only one was a pass. Still, Cribbs looked like a muleteer in the Oklahoma Land Rush compared to the rest of the backs. He gained 24 yards on his six ..."

Anderson out for season

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December 2

Akron Beacon Journal

"As Derek Anderson limped out of the locker room Sunday, disdaining crutches despite the pain in his knee, a friend wished him luck and he answered, ''I'll see you, probably in another lifetime.'' Anderson thought he'd played his last game for the Browns, perhaps for his career. He learned Monday that's the case for the rest of this season. An MRI revealed Anderson suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee in Sunday's 10-6 loss to Indianapolis. But surgery will not be required. The Browns said he will wear a brace and is expected to recover in four to six weeks, which means he's headed to the injured reserve list. Ken Dorsey, who hasn't completed a pass in the NFL since ..."

Browns confirm Anderson out for season, Winslow out this week

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December 2

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"As Derek Anderson limped out of the Browns locker room Sunday night, he said half-jokingly, "Maybe I'll see you in another lifetime." He knew he was probably done for the season -- and possibly forever in a Browns uniform. At least the first part of that was confirmed Monday when an MRI revealed Anderson suffered a torn left medial collateral ligament in the 10-6 loss to the Colts. He won't require surgery, but will be in a brace for 4-6 weeks and will be placed on injured reserve sometime soon. "Once Derek came back in we were all confident because we know Derek can play and it's frustrating now that we have to change again," said guard Eric Steinbach. "Derek is a tough guy and he'd ..."

Browns await results of MRI for Anderson, Winslow

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December 1

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Derek Anderson will sit out at least Sunday's game in Tennessee with his left knee injury and could be lost for the season, coach Romeo Crennel said Monday. Anderson suffered the injury when he was sacked near the end of the Browns loss to Indianapolis on Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium. If it's a hyperextended knee, he could be out a week or two. If there is ligament damage, he could miss the final four games. Anderson underwent an MRI Monday, but results were not available. He said on Sunday that he thought it could be a sprained medial collateral ligament. Ken Dorsey will start against the Titans. Tight end Kellen Winslow also underwent an MRI Monday to determine if he has a high ..."

More pain for the Browns: Anderson injured as Colts triumph

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December 1

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Can it get worse for the Browns? It did on Sunday in the last minutes of a 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Quarterback Derek Anderson, seeking to salvage his Browns career or open new doors elsewhere over the last five games, suffered a ligament injury to his left knee with 1:07 to play on a sack by Colts end Robert Mathis. Anderson said he felt "burn and pain" and will get a thorough examination Monday. At the very least, he knows his medial collateral ligament is sprained. "I'm not encouraged by the way he came off the field," said coach Romeo Crennel. The Browns are 4-8 after losing for the sixth time in seven home games. This is how regimes come tumbling down -- in an avalanche ..."

Crennel says Brady Quinn remains the starting quarterback

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November 24

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns coach Romeo Crennel said today that Brady Quinn is still his starting quarterback and that he's not on a short leash. "It's not an issue because he's the quarterback,'' said Crennel. "We like the things he's shown us. We need to help him more going down the stretch. If we can do that, we might be able to win a game.'' Crennel re-iterated that he benched Quinn in the third quarter of Sunday's 16-6 loss to the Texans because of some misreads and because of his fractured right index finger. "Because of some misreads and my knowledge of the finger situation, I decided to make the change,'' said Crennel. "If Derek Anderson had provided a spark, Brady Quinn would still be the starting ..."

Quinn empathizes with Derek Anderson, but says he'll be ready for Denver Broncos

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November 5

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Brady Quinn found out first from Derek An derson, walking out of his meeting with coach Romeo Crennel. "He said he's behind me, backing me. That's obviously something you want to hear," Quinn said. Theirs has been an uncomfortable relationship from the start, but not an unworkable one. Anderson was a waiver pickup and worked his way up the depth chart, from No. 3 to No. 2 to No. 1, over the course of three years. Quinn was a celebrated first-round pick, acquired after a bold trade. Quinn jerseys populate the store racks. Quinn signs the most autographs and inspires the chants from the home crowd. "I feel for him," Quinn said. "I was upset for him. A lot of people see this as a sport ..."

Anderson had more than enough chances

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November 4

Cleveland Plain Dealer

columnist Tony Grossi

"The Browns went to the wall for Derek Anderson but simply could not defend keeping Brady Quinn on the bench any longer. Not after seeing a side-by-side comparison of Anderson and Joe Flacco on Sunday. Flacco, a rookie from Delaware, thoroughly outplayed Anderson in the fourth quarter of the Browns' 37-27 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Flacco made up a 14-point deficit by running a no-huddle with poise and accuracy over three scoring drives. He did it on the road in a hostile environment. And he didn't have Pro Bowl offensive weapons named Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow on his side. Anderson had three possessions late in the game to pull out a win for the Browns. Each began in ..."

Browns bench Anderson in favor of Brady Quinn

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November 4

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"In a move that sent shock waves through the Browns on Monday evening, the team benched quarterback Derek Anderson and will start fan favorite Brady Quinn at home Thursday night against Denver in a nationally televised game on NFL Network. "Maybe they feel like [Quinn] will bring a spark," Browns center Hank Fraley said on his radio show on WTAM AM/1100. "It's tough because Derek is a great guy, a team leader and a captain. It's a shock to everybody on this team. It's their decision and we're going to have to live with it." The move was made hours after coach Romeo Crennel said in an 11:45 a.m. news conference that he hadn't really thought about making a change or talked to his coaches ..."

Browns, Derek Anderson at a critical stage

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October 6

Cleveland Plain Dealer

columnist Bud Shaw

"Spinoffs: • Derek Anderson isn't at rock bottom, but only a few ladder rungs remain in his descent to a place where headlamps are the practical fashion of the day. Anderson is in line to start against the New York Giants next Monday when the Browns return from their bye, in part because he's coming off a productive fourth-quarter drive against Cincinnati. That's faint praise, but in this trying season it's what passes for a recommendation. A better performance in prime time next Monday would carry extra weight and likely earn Anderson road starts against Washington and Jacksonville. Then all bets are off. Give Anderson three weeks - at most - to show he's really not the second coming of ..."

Practice week will determine whether Quinn or Anderson start vs. Bengals

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September 23

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns coach Romeo Crennel made it clear Monday that he's considering benching Derek Anderson and starting Brady Quinn Sunday in Cincinnati. "I think we'll definitely try to get the other guy [Quinn] ready to go and we'll see how it progresses from there," Crennel said Monday in his breakdown of Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Ravens that dropped the Browns to 0-3. "We'll probably give him a few more reps in practice right now." Asked if Quinn will start in Cincinnati against the 0-3 Bengals, Crennel said, "that determination hasn't been made yet. I'm not going to sit here and say that. I've told Quinn all along that he's one play away. I know he'll do everything he can to be ready. Then when ..."

Crennel indicates Quinn will get 'a few more reps' in practice

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September 22

ESPN.com

"Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel is not ready to announce he's benching quarterback Derek Anderson just yet. But Crennel and the Browns are at the point where they want to make sure highly-touted backup Brady Quinn is prepared to play in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Although Crennel didn't say Monday that he's handing the reins over to Quinn, the coaching staff plans to give Quinn more practice reps with the first team this week. It's the biggest indictment of Anderson to date following Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in which Anderson had one of the worst performances of his career. He completed just 14-of-37 passes for 125 yards, one touchdown and ..."

Browns quarterback Derek Anderson practices and is expected to start Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys

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September 2

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns quarterback Derek Anderson practiced full-go Monday for the first time since suffering a concussion Aug. 18 and is expected to start Sunday's opener against the Cowboys. Coach Romeo Crennel stopped short of declaring him ready to start because he wants to see how Anderson responds to a full practice in bright sunlight. But Browns General Manager Phil Savage said on Saturday, "I feel like he'll be ready to play this week." Anderson wasn't available during the open locker-room session because the team wanted him to have a practice under his belt before talking to the media. "We'll see what he can do [Monday]," Crennel said. "If he can handle himself, the possibility is greater." ..."

Anderson, Edwards back for banged-up Browns

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September 2

Dayton Daily News

"After huddling around head coach Romeo Crennel and kneeling in prayer, the Cleveland Browns lined up for stretching drills as they began practicing for the Dallas Cowboys. Wide receiver Braylon Edwards went to his usual spot, looked up and greeted his teammates. "I missed y'all, man," he said. Likewise. Edwards, sidelined since Aug. 9 with a severely cut right foot, and Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Anderson, out for two weeks with a concussion, were both back at practice Monday, Sept. 1, for the banged-up Browns, who only have a few days left to get as healthy as possible for their high-profile opener and a season of great expectations. Crennel said as long as Anderson doesn't have any ..."

Quinn likely to stand in again for Anderson

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August 26

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"It looks like quarterback Brady Quinn might have a chance to redeem himself with another start Thursday night in the preseason finale against the Bears. Derek Anderson stayed inside again during Monday's practice because of his mild concussion and will probably sit out his second straight exhibition game. Coach Romeo Crennel didn't rule him out just yet, but there's only one more practice today, and if Anderson doesn't participate he'll miss the game. "He's in the building and he's walking around," Crennel said. "With concussions, you've got to go slow. They say rest is the best thing. Guys are light-sensitive from them, so you don't want them to be out in the sunlight. You don't want ..."

Browns' Josh Cribbs has high ankle sprain; Derek Anderson to miss preseason game or two

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August 20

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Browns' Josh Cribbs suffered a high ankle sprain Monday night against the New York Giants that could keep him out until the Sept. 7 opener, a source told The Plain Dealer on Tuesday, and quarterback Derek Anderson suffered a mild concussion that will keep him out for the next preseason game or two. Cribbs, a Pro Bowl kick returner, underwent X-rays and an MRI on Tuesday, which revealed no fracture or tear. He will sit out Saturday's third preseason game in Detroit and probably the final preseason game Aug. 28 at home against the Bears. Cribbs will be evaluated day-to-day for the Chicago game, but starters usually play sparingly in the final tune-up anyway. The Browns had no comment ..."