Finally, after 8 games of torture, Cleveland's coaching staff has named Brady Quinn the starting quarterback! With such a short week, playing Denver on Thursday night, I am not expecting anything magical out of Quinn because he has only 2 practices to prepare for his first NFL start, but I am expecting consistency; something Derek Anderson has failed to show. After playing a major role in the Browns self-destruction during the 4th quarter of the Ravens game this passed Sunday, Crennel said that Anderson would remain the starter which leads me to believe that this was not his decision, but is a direct result of pressure from within the organization. I can just see Randy Lerner issuing the ultimatum: start Quinn or lose your job. Hopefully, Crennel loses his job anyway at the end of the season, but one step at a time. Quinn is the starter and there is no doubt in my mind that he will take command of his troops; something that Anderson has failed to do. Quinn will not stand for Edwards case of the droppsies that has lasted 8 games now (yes that means the entire season thus far). His leadership qualities alone make him a superior quarterback than Anderson because you simply cannot win with as laid-back a demeanor that Anderson possesses. There are certain times when getting a little fired up make all the difference in the player. It seems as though Anderson has tucked his tail between his legs and lost all confidence in his game. I cannot wait to get a glimpse of the face of our franchise on Thursday night in the national spotlight.
On a more disappointing note, Joe Jurevicius has announced he will miss the entire season. The only positive that comes from this is that he also said that he no longer plans to retire after the season and will return in 2009. To be honest, how could you retire after missing the entire season while watching your team, who had Super Bowl ambitions and expectations in the offseason, fall off the map. Anyone with half a brain knew that Jurevicius could not end his career on such a dismal note. I, as many Browns fans, look forward to his return next year because he is such an integral part of this Browns organization.
Ryan Tucker has also been placed on injured reserve, effectively ending his season after playing just one game. His return next season will also be welcome because of his importance to the cohesiveness of the offensive line.
As I mentioned before, unless Cleveland runs the gauntlet and finishes the season at 11-5 (they are currently 3-5), they will not make the playoffs. Next season is all a Browns fan ever has to look forward to so, Browns fans, here's to a great draft, healthy offseason, smooth transition to a new head coach, free agent signings and of course talking about our team like they actually have a chance to beat the Steelers.
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