Savage conducting chemistry experiment in Cleveland

alen1 · Apr 30, 2008

There is a chemistry experiment happening in Cleveland -- a project so volatile that it can last for only the 2008 season.
The subjects are Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn, two talented quarterbacks under the age of 25. The problem is only one can sit in the ****pit of one of the NFL's most exciting offenses, which includes Pro Bowlers Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow and a stellar offensive line.

The chemist is Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage, who decided this offseason that it was more important to keep both quarterbacks than accept draft picks to strengthen other positions.
The decision has drawn more ire than praise in Northeast Ohio. There is a saying that behind NBA star LeBron James, the backup quarterback is the most popular athlete in town, and without a doubt, Quinn is the people's choice in Cleveland.

Quinn's Golden Boy image screams franchise quarterback. He was a first-round pick, has a deep pedigree from Notre Dame and is one of their own, born in Columbus, Ohio, about 120 miles south. Quinn's jersey is the top seller in Cleveland, and he has yet to start a game.

It's a popularity contest Anderson will never win, not even with his 3,787 yards, 29 touchdowns and spot in the Pro Bowl this past season. He was even booed at home when returning from injury in the Browns' season finale, because it took Quinn off the field in his only action last season.

"Derek has played over 1,000 snaps, and there's still people that have doubts outside of our building," Savage said. "Brady's played 10 snaps, and people are convinced that he's the guy. It's really kind of illogical."
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Regan21286 · Apr 30, 2008

I'd take either QB. But really, even a girl could look All-Pro with those weapons and that OL.

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