As it was not surprising that the Browns released QB Derek Anderson this week, Brady Quinn could be next with a ticket out of town, as there are reports from ESPN's Adam Schefter that the club is shopping Quinn. Also, free agent QB Jake Delhomme, recently cut loose by the Panthers, is scheduled to visit the Browns Thursday. These two news items, in addition to the acquisition of Seneca Wallace, means that yes, Quinn will probably be traded either before or during April's NFL Draft. Quinn also told The Plain Dealer he would "welcome" a trade if could not be the starter this season.
I (and many others) have spent a lot of time in the last two days writing about sub-par quarterbacks. It's getting old. Obviously, the "new" Browns (Mike Holmgren) wants nothing to do with Quinn and most likely doesn't think he can effectively run the West Coast offense. Coach Eric Mangini was never really high on Quinn, as evident by the quick hook he had for Quinn when he didn't play well.
My stance on Quinn has never wavered: I believe there is not enough game film to properly evaluate Quinn as an NFL quarterback. He has yet to play a full season (due to many factors), which to me makes it difficult to gauge his true abilities. Quinn has been in the league for three seasons, and in that time has made just nine starts. That isn't enough to say he's terrible or to say he's the next Tom Brady.
- If it were up to me, I'd name the Quinn the starter before the season, let him get acclimated to the new offense in training camp, get a feel for running the team and go with him in Week 1. I also wouldn't have a quick hook for him, despite Seneca Wallace holding the clipboard. Obviously, if Quinn was awful, he wouldn't deserve to keep his job. But if he never gets that chance, nobody will be able to make that determination.
- In his three season and nine starts, what we have seen is not good. Too many turnovers. Too many balls underthrown. Almost ignoring throwing the ball deep. Poor stats (career 66.8 rating, 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions). The good? More touchdowns than interceptions. He did seem to have a knack for the no-huddle offense last season. Other than that, there isn't much else positive to say about the guy.
- Is Quinn is a draft bust, like hundreds of other players? Possibly. He hasn't gotten a fair shake in Cleveland? Possibly. Could he get traded somewhere else and find success? Possibly. See the problem there? The answers to those questions are "possibly" and not "yes" and "no".
- I am curious to see who or what the Browns could get for Quinn in a trade. Another QB? Late-round draft pick? Perhaps someone to fill holes in the secondary? In any case, this QB carousel in Cleveland needs to end at some point. I am tired of watching, reading about and writing about sub-par guys.
It's fair to say that it's in all parties' best interest if Quinn and the Browns part ways.
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