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Pick a quarterback already
Guess you can’t really blame head coach Eric Mangini for taking his time deciding on a quarterback. Having little familiarity with either Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson before taking this job, he needs to be sure, or at least as sure as one can be.
Mangini already has failed once in this league and nothing sinks a coach faster than an error-prone QB. Just ask Chris Palmer, Butch Davis and Romeo Crennel. (Heck, Mangini knows this first-hand after presiding over Brett Favre’s late-season collapse with the Jets last year.)
That said, pick a quarterback already.
If nothing else, it might help ticket sales. They’re looking at local TV blackouts in Cleveland if something doesn’t come along soon to excite the populace.
And, really, doesn’t it have to be Quinn? Granted, neither Mangini nor his personnel guy had a hand in drafting the former Notre Dame standout, so he’s not “their guy.” But at least there’s still something of a buzz about him, for whatever reason.
Anderson’s amazing 2007 season makes him intriguing, but I can’t see him starting opening day against the Vikings. Fans are just not inclined to give him a break, and with Quinn sitting there, Anderson would be booed off the field after one bad throw.
Or maybe that’s the strategy. Give Anderson enough rope to trip over, then turn to Quinn. Mangini does have a reputation for mind games, so you’d be crazy to put such a seemingly insane scenario past him.
Of course, this isn’t to say Quinn is the answer, the savior or anything of the kind. At this point, if you’re honest about it, Quinn is much more of a question mark than Anderson, who at least has that breakout 2007 campaign on which to base his case.
What do you think?
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By Jack
August 19, 2009 4:40 PM | Link to this
Sean, it can not be easy when both your Qb’s stink. Would anyone really like to make that choice? Wish they would have gotten rid of both and selected Sanchez.
By Tony
August 19, 2009 4:43 PM | Link to this
It doesn’t matter who starts at QB. They will compete for the First Draft Pick in the 2010 draft. They just better hope they can get a TD soon or it will be a VERY long season.
By RETIRED SGT
August 22, 2009 11:20 AM | Link to this
Jack, Quinn has played a total of 2 1/2 games. How can you say with any credibility he stinks…. U dont hold every QB record at ND and stink Jack…
By MEL
August 24, 2009 3:31 PM | Link to this
I would like to see Quinn this season because he really hasn’t had a fair chance to evaluate him over a full season. Then, next season, make a decision to stay with him or draft and start all over at that position.
By Jack
August 25, 2009 1:11 PM | Link to this
Sarge, I will assume that you think Anderson stinks…so if Quinn can not beat Anderson the last two years, it means Quinn is not as good as Anderson. No one should be given the job, it must be earned, Quinn has not earned it.
By RETIRED SGT
August 27, 2009 11:37 AM | Link to this
Anderson was coming of a Pro bowl year last year. Anding the QB job to Quinn last year would have been a tough sell for Romeo, even though Anderson didnt beat anyone in his Pro bowl year. Anderson showed last yer what he is, a marginal QB. Quinn should start becuase he is better. give himthe chance they gave Anderson and you will see…..
By RETIRED SGT
August 27, 2009 11:41 AM | Link to this
Lot of typos in the previous post. I guess I should proof read more…..
By the truth
January 19, 2010 1:16 PM | Link to this
lets just go & pick up Michael vick it cant hurt nothing