Browns -3 Over J-E-T-S

[TheGuesser]

This suddenly becomes a very, very strong play. Jets will start a beaten down Clemens, who lost his starting chance. Then they play rookie Erik Ainge for probably the rest of the game as Chad will be released and Brett won't play. Cleve has a HUGE edge in QB rotation with Anderson, Quinn, and Dorsey. To say the Jets will be distracted is an understatement. I doubt this stays at 3 once "they" wake up, so some buy back might be avaialble.

[clevfan]

Quinn to get bulk of playing time vs. Jets

Posted by Mary Kay Cabot August 04, 2008 21:46PM
Categories: Browns
Plain Dealer

Brady Quinn, who's been somewhat in erratic in camp so far, might get an entire half of Thursday night's game against the Jets to get his rhythm going.
"When we take Derek Anderson out, we'll put Brady in, maybe a half," said coach Romeo Crennel.

Crennel said he'll play the starters for about a quarter, maybe a little more. Quinn will then play in the second and third quarters and Ken Dorsey will play the fourth.

When Quinn plays, most of the first-teamers such as Braylon Edwards and Donte' Stallworth will be on the sidelines. He'll be throwing primarily to Travis Wilson, Syndric Steptoe and Efrem Hill. If Josh Cribbs is recovered enough from a pulled hamstring to play, Quinn might also have him as a target.

But with key players such as tight ends Kellen Winslow (hamstring) and Steve Heiden (knee), and receiver Kevin Kasper (hamstring) limited in practice, Quinn will be down to some of the third-teamers during his stint. Still it will be a good chance to redeem himself from Family Fun Night at the Stadium, where his initial team drill ended in an interception by Eric Wright.

Bell sidelined: Linebacker Beau Bell was idle in Monday's night session with a sore knee, but said he'll be back on today. He wore a sleeve on the knee and stood on the sidelines during practice. . . . Cribbs returned for the night session after missing the morning, but sat out team drills. Steptoe and CB Brandon McDonald might return punts Thursday to spare Cribbs' hamstring.

Obama watch: Senator Barack Obama will speak at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea this afternoon and parking for Browns practice (2:30-4:30 p.m.) will be very limited. Doors for the speech open at noon.

Winslow idle: Winslow has sat out the past four practices with the hamstring pull and might be limited against the Jets -- if he plays at all. "He's still a little sore and we're just resting him," said Crennel.

Heiden returned to practice Monday wearing a knee brace, but with the top two tight ends limited, the other three in camp have been getting plenty of work. In the order they appear on the depth chart, they are seven-year vet Darnell Dinkins, third-year pro Brad Cieslak and rookie Martin Rucker, the Browns' fourth-round pick from Missouri.

Cieslak, who was signed to the Browns' practice squad last December, has been working with the second team and catching a lot of passes from Quinn. So far, the staff has been impressed.

"He's an all-around guy," said Crennel. "We've played him at fullback and we've played him at backup tight end. He's smart and he can kind of do it all. That increases his value because he can do more things."

Nickel man: Safety Mike Adams appears to be holding down the starting nickel-back job and holding off newcomer Terry Cousin. Adams has been lining up with the first team in the pivotal role, one that will be watched closely during the preseason games.

"I'm still competing," said Adams. "Terry's been around a long time. But it's not new to me. I did it my second year in San Francisco and it was my best year. You have to be able to take the heat at that spot, but I like the challenge."

Kasper no ghost: Kasper was off to a fine start in camp, even serving as the No. 2 receiver before suffering a hamstring injury that kept him out more than a week. He's back in uniform, but is skipping team drills and is questionable for Thursday.

"It feels great to be out there running around," said Kasper. "It's feeling better every day, so I'm just really excited to get to the point where I don't have to worry about it. I just want to be 100 percent and have fun again."

Crennel said he thinks Kasper can still catch up. "He was here during OTAs and had an opportunity to learn the system," said Crennel. "Plus, he's an extremely hard worker, so I know he's going to work hard to get back."

Anderson on Favre: Derek Anderson does not envy Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who's got future Hall of Famer Brett Favre looming over him now. "It is an interesting situation," said Anderson. "Brett Favre is a legend and if he wants to play and go out there and compete, then he deserves that right."

[BackDoorCover]

I agree Guesser, that's the last thing I did before I went to sleep last night, after I heard the trade news, I got down on Cleve -3 -110 for pretty much the same reasons you said. Even if Pennington plays, you have 2 disheartened QB's (who by most accounts have struggled in camp) playing amongst a distracting media circus. I liked Cleve beforehand, even moreso now.

[StarnetGypsy]

i'm in with you guys .... Dogpound will be in a rabid frenzy with Anderson & Quinn lighting up the turf.

Jets
Browns -3

(it moved to 3½)

[clevfan]

Jets reporter blog:

Already a circus-like scene here in Cleveland, and not just because of the people on the streets wearing dog masks. Press conference with the man (and men) of the hour coming up at 6 p.m.

[blue]

All in with Clev -3.

[clevfan]

[clevfan]

NOW I AM REALLY EXCITED! LISTENING TO THE FIRST BROWNS PRE-GAME SHOW OF THE SEASON!

[clevfan]

if u don't have it on tv u can watch it here:

Cleveland Browns - BrownsBacker.Com.

[luke m.]

Bg, we have our first 5 of the year. Take Jets ML +200!

[Bostongambler]

gl luke.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Good call on the Jets, man. Hope u clean up w/ middles and free $, etc.

You were right on the $ here. Props. Hope u cash huge tonite.

Originally Posted by TheGuesser

This suddenly becomes a very, very strong play. Jets will start a beaten down Clemens, who lost his starting chance. Then they play rookie Erik Ainge for probably the rest of the game as Chad will be released and Brett won't play. Cleve has a HUGE edge in QB rotation with Anderson, Quinn, and Dorsey. To say the Jets will be distracted is an understatement. I doubt this stays at 3 once "they" wake up, so some buy back might be avaialble.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

luke, are u high? Are Jets = a Big Guy play?

[clevfan]

HERE WE GO GUESSER! LET'S PLAY FOOTBALL IN CLEVELAND! JETS WIN TOSS

[clevfan]

fumble jets

[clevfan]

fyi, storms will be moving in soon....will pass after a bit

[clevfan]

TD CLEV

[clevfan]

game suspended

[luke m.]

Originally Posted by clevfan

game suspended

why?