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Broncos Spoil Quinn's Debut for Browns

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 6, 2008 10:36 PM CST

(Newser) – The Denver Broncos ruined the long-awaited NFL debut of Brady Quinn tonight with a 34-30 comeback win over the Cleveland Browns, the Plain Dealer reports. The former Notre Dame star played well—he threw for 239 yards and 2 touchdowns in front of the faithful Dawg Pound, and he led a TD drive in the fourth quarter that gave his team a fleeting lead. But the Browns defense surrendered a double-digit lead in the second half for the second consecutive week.

The Broncos took the lead for good with 1:14 left when Jay Cutler threw an 11-yard TD pass to Brandon Marshall. The second-year Quinn, who replaced Derek Anderson as the starting QB this week after the team's 3-5 start, could not stage a late miracle. Cleveland's long-suffering fans hope Quinn will be a franchise quarterback who will lead the Browns back to glory. There's always next week.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn (10) fires a pass to wide receiver Donte' Stallworth in the first quarter.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn (10) fires a pass to wide receiver Donte' Stallworth in the first quarter.   (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn hugs former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar before the game.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn hugs former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar before the game.   (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn is hit by Denver Broncos defensive lineman Elvis Dumervil fter Quinn threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kellen Winslow.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn is hit by Denver Broncos defensive lineman Elvis Dumervil fter Quinn threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kellen Winslow.   (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws a pass against n the second quarter.
Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws a pass against n the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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