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Quinn Could Take the Snap For Browns

Fans clamor for rookie QB to start, but is he ready?

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 11, 2007 3:18 AM CDT
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(Newser) – After seeing their experienced quarterbacks pounded by Pittsburgh in the season opener, it's looking more and more likely hat Cleveland will start rookie Brady Quinn—possibly as early as this week, reports AP. Browns coach Romeo Crennel wouldn't comment on what he called a "personnel decision," but also wouldn't rule Quinn out as a starter.

The fans' position on the issue is clear. Sunday's crowd booed starting quarterback Charlie Fry after his interception and five sacks, and began to chant "Bra-dy, Bra-dy!" Much is expected of the (surprisingly low) No. 22 draft pick, but Quinn may not yet have enough experience in the big league, having missed 16 practices in training camp.

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Charlie Frye (9), Derek Anderson (3), and Brady Quinn (10) toss balls during training camp at the Browns training facility, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Charlie Frye (9), Derek Anderson (3), and Brady Quinn (10) toss balls during training camp at the Browns training facility, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn throws a pass during training camp, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, in Berea, Ohio. The Browns went 4-12 last season, 6-10 in 2005, and 4-12 and 5-11 before that. Since being revived as an expansion team in 1999, Cleveland has had just one winning season and...
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn throws a pass during training camp, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, in Berea, Ohio. The Browns went 4-12 last season, 6-10 in 2005, and 4-12 and 5-11 before that. Since...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Brady Quinn signs autographs for a group of children after practice at the team's training camp in Berea, Ohio, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Brady Quinn signs autographs for a group of children after practice at the team's training camp in Berea, Ohio, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark...   (Associated Press)
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Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Brady Quinn fires a pass during practice at the team's indoor training camp facility in Berea, Ohio Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in Cleveland. Quinn, the 22nd pick in the draft, held out for 11 days and finally signed with the team Tuesday. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Brady Quinn fires a pass during practice at the team's indoor training camp facility in Berea, Ohio Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in Cleveland. Quinn, the 22nd pick in the...   (Associated Press)
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