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Hey everyone, just wanted to get an open thread up here for your commenting pleasure. Mary Kay Cabot posted that she thinks the Browns will make their QB decision today. I tend to agree. I don’t think they will announce it at all, but I have no doubt that these guys will know who they are going week 1. I am also guessing they will tell the players but keep it under their hat.
I will be watching the game tonight from an undisclosed location using my slingbox. Make sure you stop in throughout the game to let us know what you are thinking as this third pre-season game happens. This is supposed to be the most game like situation of the pre-season before everyone rests during week 4. If we are to draw any conclusions from the pre-season at all, then this week should provide the best material for analysis.
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I have to side with Bobby on this one. A good/decent backup QB is no longer a luxury in the NFL, it’s a necessity. So few starters make it through all 16 games. I think tonight Quinn showed he deserves a shot at being a starting NFL QB. Anderson might not love being a backup, but who’s the backup if we traded DA (assuming someone wanted him in the first place)? Ratliff has looked very shaky.
I think it is pretty clear that the Browns need both QBs if they hope to outperform the predictions this season. Then again, if they don’t think they can compete with the current roster then they should go ahead and trade DA when his value doesn’t totally suck.
As I said I would agree in every other situation other than this one.
I’m telling ya… having both these guys on the roster again is bad ju-ju. I know that is not a real technical analysis, but did having Matt Leinart on the bench really help the Cardinals last year? Did not having a “proven” backup hurt the pats? They still went 11-5. Had thier defense handled the dolphins, they would have made the playoffs.
The different thing about the pats is they have pro bowlers everywhere on the offense, so while QB is important, the other players can mask a poor QB. I hate Tom Brady, but if hes healthy, the pats probably could have been at least 14-2 and probably in the SB. Matt Leinart isnt really proven either, thats why hes the backup. he lost the starting position to Warner in the preseason. Now Leinart is battling for the back-up spot on the Cards roster.
But, my point is in Cleveland, a QB will more then likely be hurt in a season, and its always nice to have an ex-pro bowler as the back-up. Ratty isnt even back up quality yet in the NFL.
And you have to agree that Mangini is the boss now, and if he says Quinn is the guy, he’s gonna stick to Quinn being the guy. Thats the point of having the competition go this long.
Yeah… but as to the Leinart situation… how much money do they have tied up in a guy who only ever plays if a disaster happens? Wouldn’t they be better off with an average b/u and use that money to sign up Anquan Boldin? I know that’s off the Browns topic, but my point is that when I see Quinn or Anderson standing on the sidelines in a ballcap… I see 2-3 middle/late draft picks that we desperately need as depth at every position on defense. A pro-bowl or first round b/u QB is a luxury we can’t afford right now
What’s the deal with Shaun “Big Baby” Rogers? I haven’t seen him play at all throughout the preseason… Is he still upset and want out? I heard he was content under Mangini. If that’s the case why isn’t he playing? He’s not holding out, correct?
First off I think Brady is the clear pick for QB, however, we can’t afford to trade DA…..very few QBs make it through the entire season.
Second….some said something about the pass throuugh the hands and Young’s bad run…….that’s part of the game. How many times does that happen against us!! Take it as a gift and part of the game. Browns were far from perfect last night, but I already see a HUGE diff from last year’s team. Plus “Big Baby” isn’t out that as the anchor for the D. (Little nervous about that….what’s the story of that.)
Third…..Let’s get behind the team this year and everybody stop being such downers!!! I know the last 10 years have been painful, last year was the worst. THose days are behind us. GO BROWNIES!!!!!!!
In regards to Shaun Rogers, this is from cbs sports:
“Browns coach Eric Mangini is comfortable starting defensive tackle Shaun Rogers in the season opener even if the Pro Bowler misses the entire preseason. “I want to see everybody, but I feel like I have a pretty good handle on what he can do,” Mangini said Wednesday. “I feel pretty comfortable with that.””
So in theory, he has tweaked his foot and is really ok, but Mangini doesnt want to risk aggravating a slight injury. At least that’s the kool-aid I am drinking.
While I agree it would be great to have 2 viable NFL quarterbacks on the roster, this year is not going to be defined by the success of our QB depth. Strong defense, a strong running game and all of the other holes on the team need to be dealt with. We are not a playoff team. With that, having our starting QB miss time due to injury, while if will affect overall outcome will not define the season. Last year should prove this to all. Losing DA, BQ, KD, didn’t submarine the season…
Great point Rico……it’s going to take more than 1 season to fill all the above mentioned holes. The gaping hole that makes me the most nervous is our secondary. Every time the opposing QB drops back for a pass I expect the worst. A weak secondary combined with no pass rush will kill us!!
I’m hoping for a 500 season….anything more will be icing on the cake.
PS…..Although I HATE when I see players hold out for more money, I think Cribbs has proven he is worth more.
Have a seat, Mr. Anderson. We’ll call you if we need you.