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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

(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 "... Read full story »

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