Seneca Wallace Feels He Deserved a Shot to Start Sooner

by Chris Pokorny on Dec 31, 2011 10:00 PM EST

Seneca is happy that he gets to start a few games.

We were oh-so-close to making it through the year 2011 without an "in-house" quarterback controversy (i.e. not related to draft prospects). Seneca Wallace put an end to that.

When backups take over for starters due to an injury, usually the quarterback responds positively with comments such as "it's unfortunate what happened [to the starter]...I have confidence in myself to lead this team though." That's not the case with Wallace though, who basically seemed to give an "it's about damn time" reaction in an interview with the Plain Dealer.

"At the end of the day, I can control what I can control," said Wallace. "Yeah, I get frustrated that, hey, I feel like I deserve a shot or I want a shot." ... Asked if he should he have a chance to compete for the starting job next season, Wallace said: "Maybe so. I don't know. I'll let you guys evaluate that."

Usually in a quarterback controversy, the fanbase is split 50/50. If we're evaluating between McCoy and Wallace, in terms of the long-term growth of the offense, I think the split would be in favor of McCoy by a significant margin (almost 90/10). I don't think fans should be surprised by Wallace's comments though; he basically said the same thing in training camp, and he has admitted in the past that he is not the "mentoring" type. If you read the entire article, you'll see where Wallace comments that mentoring McCoy was "[Jake] Delhomme's deal" and that it "wasn't his thing." Wallace's "thing" involves audibling to a run play with no timeouts and the clock running out at the end of a half.

To show just how much of a teammate he is too, the Plain Dealer published this snippet regarding an interview Wallace had on 92.3 The Fan on Thursday:

Also during his radio interview Thursday, Wallace changed his tune a little about the botched ending of the first half in Baltimore. Instead of assuming full blame for not spiking the ball as he did after the game, he put some of it on Shurmur. He said the players looked over to the sideline after tight end Evan Moore wasn't ruled out of bounds and the clock was ticking down.

"I don't know if Pat was ready to have his next call, or whatever the case may be," Wallace said. "It was just a miscommunication between us, at that point."

I still support Wallace as a backup, and I don't think teammates are going to start rallying around him as the new starter of the Browns. I do think he could warrant a starting opportunity somewhere, but it's probably not going to come in Cleveland. He signed a 3-year, $9 million contract before this season.

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WAH! WAH!

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by Simmsinns on Dec 31, 2011 10:24 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Senecal Wallace is just a more experienced Colt McCoy. Not impressed

by champion64 on Dec 31, 2011 10:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

That is Seneca

by champion64 on Dec 31, 2011 10:40 PM EST up reply actions

Senecal sounds better though. Try new and improved Senecal

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by Suppa Bob on Jan 1, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions

Boo Hoo

DBN=Where we hate Chuck Noll for going 1-13 his first season, 5-9 his second and 6-8 his third. Oh yeah, he didn't get fired, that's why.

by The New Kardiac Kids on Dec 31, 2011 10:46 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

If we do draft another QB this year, I say ditch Wallace and let Colt be the backup if he loses the starting spot. Colt is willing to work hard to earn his spot. He doesn’t seem the type to talk to the press about how “deserving” he is. And until I see Colt make a play call as dumb as Wallace did last week, he’s infinitely better in my opinion.

Even Doug Dieken admits Joe Thomas is the real #73

by Doc's Kid on Dec 31, 2011 10:55 PM EST reply actions

lol! I’ll give Lerner credit – even though the on the field play has been boring most games this year, the soap opera has been in full gear and entertaining every week.
I’m looking forward to Pluto’s book on the Holmgren years (thru his 3rd first year, of course.)

by tribe71 on Dec 31, 2011 11:09 PM EST reply actions

Your schtick is getting old.

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by TheDriveStillHurts on Jan 1, 2012 12:50 AM EST up reply actions

Please post a link to the list of approved dbn opinions.

by tribe71 on Jan 1, 2012 7:33 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Here’s the only link you need:

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by kwoog on Jan 1, 2012 8:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I found this forum back in the day because it was supportive of Mangini.
I thought this was a sign of critical thinking.
And I enjoyed the humor.

I’ve come to realize that many vocal posters here just parrot the current regime’s line and get pissy when it’s not regurgitated verbatim.

So, go ahead and continue your high quality discussions regarding McCoy’s facial hair grooming.

And know that I too hope Holmgren magically produces Brownie the Elf with a championship crown.

Go Browns!

Later Chris, C64, and BOAB.

by tribe71 on Jan 1, 2012 9:25 AM EST up reply actions

I’m always on everyone’s good list :D

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 1, 2012 11:02 AM EST up reply actions

You’re the only one here that doesn’t let himself get dragged into fights ;)

Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.

by North Coast Flea on Jan 1, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions

Except Golans haha.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 1, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Lol, two of the people you thanked will not get you far around here.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 1, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

I always will thank Rufio. He has the best breakdowns.

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by bross09 on Jan 1, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions

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Thanks for the heads-up :^)

by Preterist 1951 on Jan 1, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

I thought the 3rd first year was kind of funny.

“Well since we didn’t hire a offensive coordinator and we had the short off season, 2012 is kind of like our first year.”

Mangini apologist by default.

I’m speaking about his innate accuracy, not how well that innate accuracy is translating on the field.

by Villeslgr on Jan 1, 2012 11:06 PM EST up reply actions

Maybe there was something more from the interview than what was cited here? I didn’t read those quotes as him saying that he should have gotten a shot at the starting position sooner.

That said, Seneca Wallace = meh.

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by JustBob on Dec 31, 2011 11:17 PM EST reply actions

To me, he’s only good for Madden cuz he can scramble. Other than that, he’s just serviceable at best.

by macdowellm03 on Dec 31, 2011 11:28 PM EST reply actions

Seneca being Seneca….you’ve been in the league for this long and your talent is mediocre at best. Count your blessings, you’ve been able to stick for this long which is miraculous in itself….and your Homie Holmgren is keeping you on the roster.

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by Kosar19 on Dec 31, 2011 11:49 PM EST reply actions

Wallace’s “thing” involves audibling to a run play with no timeouts and the clock running out at the end of a half.

Awesome Chris.

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by TheDriveStillHurts on Jan 1, 2012 12:49 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

Jesus, he’s such a douche.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 1, 2012 1:26 AM EST reply actions

Goddamnit, just shut up already. NO ONE CARES SENECA!

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by bross09 on Jan 1, 2012 1:38 AM EST reply actions

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by emily522 on Jan 1, 2012 1:55 AM EST reply actions

Wallace’s “thing” involves audibling to a run play with no timeouts and the clock running out at the end of a half.

/slowclap

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by North Coast Flea on Jan 1, 2012 3:25 AM EST reply actions

by Brownie's Year on Jan 1, 2012 6:22 AM EST up reply actions

Nothing to see here. 9 year vet saying the same thing he’s always said, who cares. Still gives us one of the best backup QBs in the league.

....just need a guy called Byner to play RT...

by LondonBrown on Jan 1, 2012 10:29 AM EST reply actions

Well spoken.

In Cribbs, Dawson and Thomas we trust. All others must pay in Ws.

by RelapsingDawgCatcher on Jan 1, 2012 1:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Is he even really a good back up? He’s basically given us replacement colt level play. That’s not very impressive for any player in the NFL.

Mangini apologist by default.

I’m speaking about his innate accuracy, not how well that innate accuracy is translating on the field.

by Villeslgr on Jan 1, 2012 11:09 PM EST up reply actions

It’s a joke that the front office is even entertaining this idiot’s delusions. If they truly had any sense they’d be using this time to see what they had in Thaddeus Lewis. Season’s over and some fluke win over Pittsburgh isn’t going to excuse what they put on the field in 2011.

by PStraub on Jan 1, 2012 10:49 AM EST reply actions

Passing the Buck

Sorry man, but Shurmur isn’t on the field, you are. If you don’t know where the clock is at the end of the half, that’s your fault. Knowing where the clock is is your job, ignorance is not an excuse.

Want to move up in the roster? Stop the rookie fukups.

by Cato on Jan 1, 2012 11:46 AM EST reply actions