AND THE STARTING QB FOR YOUR CLEVELAND BROWNS....

will remain a secret.

At least Mangini has made up his mind.

UPDATE: Mangini has now told the QBs about his decision and they took it "professionally". He said the rest of the team will not be told, but will find out (probably because of practice reps). Media is allowed at practice, but only during individual/position drills.

Also, Mangini will not say who the starter at C is. Mack has been getting more reps with the first team according to the cle.com.

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As long as he has made a decision, I don’t really care. It is going to kill me from a fantasy football aspect since I have Quinn in one league, and Anderson in another.

I kind of like the idea of telling the media to F off, that they don’t matter.

by Roger Dorn on Sep 7, 2009 11:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What kind of leagues are you in, 20 or more teams?!

2009 Prediction: Att - Yds - TD
Jerome Harrison 95 - 532 - 8

by Simmsinns on Sep 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

One of my leagues starts 2 QBs, the other I took up my last roster spot as a flyer in case Anderson wins the job.

by Roger Dorn on Sep 7, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I completely forgot about 2 QB leagues. They are becoming more and more popular, I’m yet to actually play one. I’d definitely see taking Quinn or Anderson as a sleeper in a 10 or more team 2 QB league, assuming we knew the starter, but I see, that is where the dilemma is. And if either put up the even close to the passing numbers the Browns had in 2007, (Edwards isn’t dropping their passes) then they’d be an absolute steal.

2009 Prediction: Att - Yds - TD
Jerome Harrison 95 - 532 - 8

by Simmsinns on Sep 8, 2009 7:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the 2 QB league because it really can ruin your season if you pick bad QBs. A lot of QB play is random enough as well that it can vary from year to year due to schedule strength. My two QB league is also a keeper league, so unless you have one of the top 5 QBs, you are drafting a complete crap shoot in my opinion. I, unfortunately, do not have one of those 5 QBs, so I took a couple flyers on Carson Palmer and Quinn.

by Roger Dorn on Sep 8, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Edwards was 2nd (worst) in the league in drops in 2007. He can be that good and still drop a lot of balls. More than that went wrong in 08.

by rufio on Sep 8, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very good point. We can only hope to patch those problems up on offense as much as we can, and the potential is still there. Personally, I don’t start looking for sleepers at QB until about Week 2 through Week 4. It’s surprisingly easy to catch the less active players off guard, when gunning for a backup QB.

2009 Prediction: Att - Yds - TD
Jerome Harrison 95 - 532 - 8

by Simmsinns on Sep 8, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh definitely. Sometimes you don’t even need a backup QB until your starter’s bye week because there are so many available.

by rufio on Sep 9, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quinn wouldn’t be a bad sleeper QB pick. Particularly if people were leaving quality WRs and RBs there for you in the middle rounds.

by rufio on Sep 8, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope that he tells the rest of the team, though, so they know who the starter is. And how are they going to split the reps in practice this week? The starter had better be getting most of the reps.

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 7, 2009 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, the starter reps with the first team offense is the biggest issue. He said he would tell the QBs in separate conversations and that they should both prepare like they are the starter. I’m all for telling the media to F off and confusing the opposition, but at some point that is all secondary to getting your guy and your team ready.

by Ryan Kelsey on Sep 7, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Right. The team needs to know who the leader of their offense will be. If he’s not telling the team this week then I’m going to be upset. I don’t care if he announces it to the media or not.

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 7, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can’t help but feel when he is “telling the media to F off” he is in turn doing the same to many Browns fans too… but if it really translates into wins then I’m happy. I wonder how much can all this “hush hush” really benefits the team on the field though.

2009 Prediction: Att - Yds - TD
Jerome Harrison 95 - 532 - 8

by Simmsinns on Sep 7, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The concern is if the team looks bad against Minnesota. The press will have a field day ripping on Mangini for his secrecy.

by Roger Dorn on Sep 7, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would assume the starter will be getting starter reps, and the whole team knows. If not, then it is stupid.

by Roger Dorn on Sep 7, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here’s a question (possibly a stupid one) — is practice during the week open to the media? If it is, then I would assume the reporters could see which QB is getting most of the reps and know who’s starting. If it’s closed then I guess that wouldn’t matter.

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 7, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t know the answer to this. Hopefully, it is closed to the media and we get the starters snaps with one player.

by Roger Dorn on Sep 7, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

From what I have gathered, the practices are closed. But someone will let the cat outta the bag. Anyone follow some Browns players on Twitter?

by Bernie19Kosar on Sep 7, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I follow quite a few, have been checking a lot, but doubt they let anything slip.

by Roger Dorn on Sep 7, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You can be certain that Mangini will have very severe punishments for anyone who lets this cat out of the bag. That player will be running laps until his shoes wear off.

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 7, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard that Mangini said that the starter will not being losing reps with the first team like in camp. So, who ever gets more first team reps should be seen as the starter.

by SpecialBrownie on Sep 7, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe a dumb question, but is there a time frame to submit the roster or can he wait till game time?

Joey_D

by Joey_D on Sep 8, 2009 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he has to submit something an hour or so before game time maybe? But I think there are no rules against changing your mind between submitting that report and the start of the game.

by rufio on Sep 8, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

100% Wildcat……Cribbs is getting al the reps this week.

by elsandito on Sep 7, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I doubt we hear anything certain until kickoff. I am pretty Zen about this by now. Whoever starts will start.

by rufio on Sep 8, 2009 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

browns bums

I love watching all you Quarterback experts in cleveland sit around and wait to see which bum will be blowing your games for you this year!

Gee do we go with the 6th round draft pick who has failed to truly win the starting job for the last thee years? Or the little pretty boy we traded up in the first round so we could let him sit on the bench and piss off the fans for two years? You guys are in the EXACT same place you were last year! Pathetic.

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Sep 8, 2009 8:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Actually, last year Anderson was coming off of a Pro Bowl season and was not in competition for the starting job. So it was 100% the opposite of last year. Either your memory is pathetic, or your brain is too small to make good analysis.

by Roger Dorn on Sep 8, 2009 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and how did Anderson start 2007 genius?

Oh yeah I remember, on the bench! And you can thank the Steelers D for showing you how worthless charlie frye was and how worthless your coaching staff was for making that decision. Where are they all now? Oh yeah fired. At least Crennel didn’t get canned that weekend like Frye.

And don’t tell me that Anderson had the job locked up early 2008. There was definitely a competition going on. A majority of you guys never supported Anderson. I read this forum and I remember the posts. And he only lasted until November, getting benched partly because his receivers couldn’t catch his passes. Cleveland coaches just don’t know anything about QBs. Maybe the new ones do, who knows? We’ll find out.

Either your memory is pathetic, or your brain is too small to make good analysis.

What a weak putdown. I know I’m taking the easy route myself rattling the dog cages around here, but it’s fun.

You know what, you are right! I’ll just go ahead and make the decision now because I have the power to do that. Thanks!

This comment doesn’t deserve to be addressed.

More proof that Steelers fans are ignorant.

Just because you don’t understand what I’m saying doesn’t make me ignorant. I understand you must gear any communication to your intended audience, so I’ll make sure to use smaller words next time.

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Sep 8, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You guys are in the EXACT same place you were last year!

This is what you said. Last year was 2008. Therefore, we are not in the exact same position as last year. Genius.

What a weak putdown. I know I’m taking the easy route myself rattling the dog cages around here, but it’s fun.

I was actually mocking your weak putdown, that wasn’t a Roger Dorn original. Let me refresh your memory on what you wrote and see if you can see the similarities.

You guys are in the EXACT same place you were last year! Pathetic.

by Roger Dorn on Sep 8, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why cant you address Rufio’s comment? Are you too much of a winner to?

" Of course Steroids should be allowed! I wanna see 700 foot home runs and 90 yard field goals! I litterally want to see someone's d**k get shoved in the dirt!"

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Sep 8, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There was no QB competition last year, douchebag.

www.lowbrowsophisticate.com

by kwoog on Sep 9, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

getting benched partly because his receivers couldn’t catch his passes.

Yes, because they were 5+ yards out of their reach. DA was simply not an accurate passer last year. If he wants to find the strike zone again and lead us to 10 wins, I’d be fine with it.

by rufio on Sep 9, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I knew exactly what you were saying, and it was ignorant.

You know what’s pathetic? A person who has such low self-esteem that he needs to make himself feel better by visiting the website of Browns fans to tell them how terrible their team is and remind them how awesome his team is (as if you yourself has anything to do with that). That’s pathetic. Grow up and get a life.

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 9, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brad, internet preaching is making us look bad. Come on now.

by joeee on Sep 9, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, it’s just me.

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 9, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously, what the heck is wrong with what I said? He comes here to call all of us Browns fan pathetic — what do you expect us to do? How did I make “us” look bad?

And, once again, why am I the only one getting called out?

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 9, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s pathetic. Grow up and get a life.

A little much.

by joeee on Sep 9, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your opinion.

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 9, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I support Brad on this

" Of course Steroids should be allowed! I wanna see 700 foot home runs and 90 yard field goals! I litterally want to see someone's d**k get shoved in the dirt!"

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Sep 12, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

2009 Prediction: Att - Yds - TD
Jerome Harrison 95 - 532 - 8

by Simmsinns on Sep 8, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know what, you are right! I’ll just go ahead and make the decision now because I have the power to do that. Thanks!

by rufio on Sep 8, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

More proof that Steelers fans are ignorant.

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 8, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is this supposed to be meta?

by joeee on Sep 8, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I updated the post for today’s news from Cleveland.com. Ends some of the speculation about how/when the team will find out, media access, and a new nugget on the Fraley v. Mack battle.

by Ryan Kelsey on Sep 9, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs