Its Brady time in Cleveland

I agree.

Anderson was making it a little difficult to make a change, at least until this week.

If the Steelers win tonight, the Browns will be 3 full games back. Going into yesterday's game, the Browns had a chance to be only 1 game out in the division with a potential Steelers loss tonight. That scenario would have them very much in the division race.

Crennell just seems too reactive, rather than proactive, meaning I don't think he has the stones to make a quarterback change until he is convinced the Browns can't make the playoffs. 3-5 with a Steelers win pretty much puts them there because any wildcard spots are likely coming out of the East and/or South, though the Ravens appear to be trying to make a case for one as well.

If Crennell plays this right, he can keep his job while missing the playoffs. Management gave Anderson the contract, showing faith in him. Crennell is giving him every opportunity to fail. If Quinn comes in during the 2nd half of the season and sparks this team to a good finish, Crennell gets another year. It's all about trying to save his job at this point.

I find your lack of faith most disturbing.

Shot one fired from the speculation battery:

ESPN's Trent Dilfer reports that Derek Anderson has been benched in favor of Brady Quinn.

Countdown is all over this as well. The Brady Quinn era begins....so what does everyone expect? I've never been a fan of his, but many seem to like him. Does he make an impact this season?

The timing really hacks me off. I had such a great plan in place:

Ride Schaub through Brees' bye week, sell him high (relatively speaking) and pick up Quinn with a low ww pick. Start Brees the rest of the year and have Quinn as a cheap keeper for next year.

INSTEAD, I've gotta throw Schaub away for nothing and scurry to pick up Quinn with a high ww pick in a QB depleted league.

I've had Quinn in my cross hairs since the beginning of the season but not necessarily to play this year.

I don't consider him the best choice for this year.

Honestly, the issue isn't at Qb. It is Winlsow disappearing, Edwards dropping every other friggen pass. The defense not holding up their end. Oh, yeah and the every present on the injured list Stallworth that was a total waste of money.

Until they solidify this wr core, and give whoever is at Qb some tools, it won't matter who the Qb is. So I think Brady won't look real great either.

I don't care for Anderson, but I agree that this is hardly all on him. Might be a decent dynasty buy low.

Quinn has the chance to re-energize this team. He also has the same thing going for him that Anderson had last year. There is no NFL tape on this guy for DC's to study.

Careful, don't fall into this trap. Yes, DC's have no film, but then again, he has NO experience either. Anderson had previous starting history, so alot less nerves and decision issues. Brady will be coming in very, very green.