Brady Quinn for a Late Round Pick?
by Sayre Bedinger on Mar 9, 2010 7:55 PM MST
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Now THIS is something that intrigues me greatly. Michael Lombardi reports that Cleveland Browns quarterback is not a favorite of Mike Holmgren and the new management over in Cleveland, and that the team will be looking for a starter via free agency, trade, or the draft, and that Quinn might be able to be had for a late round pick.
I would think suitors would be lining up, and I wouldn't be shocked if the Broncos offered a fourth this year or a conditional pick next year. This is a move they should strongly consider if Lombardi's reports are accurate that Quinn is available for a cheap price.
My picture is being painted as an anti-Orton guy right now, but that's not it at all. I love having Kyle Orton as part of the Broncos, and woud LOVE to see him break out in 2010 and earn an extension in 2011. That being said, the Broncos need stability. We cannot expect to fall back on Tom Brandstater next season, as much as we all would love that.
I think the Broncos need a guy at QB who is going to be "The Guy" for years to come. I don't know if I see Orton or Brandstater as "The Guy." I hope I'm wrong, but as per now I just think this team needs a long-term answer at quarterback, and right now Orton and Brandstater cannot be considered long term options.
Orton has but one year left on his deal, so we cannot just assume he will be our QB after this year, especially if he doesn't improve as many of us expect him to.
Michael Lombardi expects Brady Quinn to be available for a later round pick, so why would the Broncos not give it a shot? A 4th round pick might get the deal done, or if the Browns are not interested in adding a 13th pick to their repertoire, we could see if trading tight end Tony Scheffler for Quinn would be a deal they are interested in.
Either way, I think this is an intriguing option given the reported asking price.
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That would be interesting, not sure I have an opinion...
but why would Holmgre not like Quinn? he just released anderson.
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no
quinn cant play he makes orton look like p rivies
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by j-man on Mar 9, 2010 8:05 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
Agreed
Quinn is still living off his college years. Derek Anderson is a better QB than Quinn imo.
Agreed
Anderson was the the smarter and stronger QB, Quinn has yet to show anything. I don’t want another Simms as my back up.
by Topher Doll on Mar 10, 2010 10:07 AM MST up reply actions
Phillip Rivers Sucks
Tony Sheffler for Quinn and 4th in 2011!!
I am on board CUT Chris (still riding on my dadies coat tails) Simms already.
Quinn as backup-see if he can compete with Orton.
If we could get him for a 4th rounder
The one thing I do like about Quinn is he has fire and desire so with McD teaching him he could very well be a starting QB for Denver. I’d pull the trigger for a 4th or 5th. The problem is his contract is he worth it to over pay him. If we cut Simms maybe it’s possible.
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Hmmmmm
I’m not sure on Quinn… he doesn’t have a strong arm and he couldn’t hold off Anderson (maybe it was bad coaching) I always thought he would have made a good Faider since he is a workout warrior. The only thing that impresses me about Quinn is the fact that he can bench press 225 lbs 25 times
We are who we knew we were!
i would rather stick with Orton and TB and get a late rounder this year
We are who we knew we were!
by bornorangenblue on Mar 9, 2010 8:29 PM MST up reply actions
Absolutely no to Quinn
I have to agree with what Mike Lombardi said tonight on NFLTA. To paraphrase, the film tells why Holmgren isn’t high on him. His accuracy is a liability in the WCO.
I know we don’t run the WCO but one of the many qualities required by McDaniels is accuracy, especially in the short passign game, which IMO Quinn is sorely lacking.
The QB position is set.
Dont See It because of last year
I think if McD thought Quinn could have been the answer he would have worked something out with the Browns last year instead of going after Orton.
Quinn is over-rated. Please don't bring him to Denver unless he agrees to redo his contract
to be paid like a 5th rounder. I would rather spend a 7th rounder and pick up O’connell from the Jets. At least he knows the system already.
Don't get it?
What has Brady shown that makes him worth a draft pick? Why is he considered a value? But I’m not sold on Kyle Orton…except as a #2, and Quinns #‘s were far below Orton so I’m not seeing Quinns value. I love the Koolaid, but a heaping dose of reality is a good thing.
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+ 1
YEP.
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Sports Illustrated says Browns released Anderson today McManJoe
Now that makes a lot of sense!
He couldn’t lace up Kyle Orton’s boot straps and you want him? I dn’t see the logic in this unless you are kidding, of course. The guy can’t make a decision to save his soul…Bad…Very bad..
by bfree2bronc on Mar 9, 2010 11:48 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Jeez...There went the conversatonal skills!
Drinking 12 Budweisers in celebration of our free agency acquisitions yesterday had me in a festive mood and I guess I severely over indulged…LOL…Sorry about that Sayre and I do sincerely apologize. The MHR police shortly after posting that last night pulled me over and gave me a sobriety test…First thing I told them when they instructed me to say the ABC’s backwards was that I can’t even say them forward anymore since I don’t sit around practicing those 26 letters in alphabetical order. With the test a total failure, they then asked me to sit in my chair straight up with my left index finger on my nose with my head up in the air for 15 seconds…I fell out of the chair and rolled around on the floor and couldn’t get up, so I slept there all night inplace. My wife was good enough to cover me with a blanket bless her heart. Anyway…I’m sorry Sayre.
Brady Quinn
I would trade for him, if he comes cheap that would be even better. He knows the offensive scheme, he was coached by Weis, he’s got a chip on his shoulder. he’s got what we need.
Right?
Buy low, sell high. Low risk, high reward. I’d do this.
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by Sayre Bedinger on Mar 10, 2010 7:47 AM MST up reply actions
Wow...Just WOW!
Quinn is OK and is likely a better option than keeping Simms but to suggest that Quinn is more likely to be “The Guy” than either Orton or Brandstater, AND that he is worth a 4th draft pick, is yet another reach…How ’bout we just wait to see if Tebow falls to the 4th round…JMO!
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Quinn for Scheff would be an amazing trade for Denver since Scheff is not in our plans anyway.
Even if Quinn busted out in Denver, it would be no harm no foul.
Quinn for a 6th rounder? I could go for that as well.
In my opinion.
Yes
See, that’s low risk, high reward. Just the way this type of management is supposed to operate, at least as far as we know. By low, sell high.
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by Sayre Bedinger on Mar 10, 2010 7:47 AM MST up reply actions
I am all in on this idea.
Quinn is a vet, but still young enough to have an upside and maybe be open to McD’s teaching. Like Sayre and McG point out, if he can be had for Scheff or a 4th rounder, why not do it? We already have a ‘long term project’ in TB, so Quinn is a good mix of young but experienced. Like someone else pointed out, maybe he’ll also have a chip on his shoulder.
My only concern is, what would it do to KO’s confidence? Would it create a Plummer/Cutler dynamic, where KO felt like the team was trying to replace him, or would it drive him to do better and better?
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No no.
I’m totally against trading a 4th round pick in THIS draft for Quinn. A forth is year is like a 3rd or 2nd in other drafts. I was angry when we wasted our 5th round pick this year on LeKevin (fat’n lazy) Smith…
I wouldn’t mind parting with a 6th or 7th, but forth would be too high for a QB that has really struggled in the NFL.
In my opinion.
OK, here is my feeling
Quinn will be released so why waste a draft pick when you could sign the guy for nothing anyways. Quinn is over-rated and is nothing more than a back-up, his accuarcy past 10 yards is horrible and I have heard no one in Cleveland that really is enamored with his leadership qualities. The guy basically has always been about himself and I don’t see any need for us to bring him here other than to compete as a back-up.
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by Broncoman on Mar 10, 2010 8:28 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
question on preferance
Assuming that Quinn is willing to work out a new contract (don’t see how they would take him on for first round money.)
would you prefer Brady Quinn to Dan Lefevour or John Skelton?, who could both be around in the 4th round of the draft.
Just curious to see how you think those 2 guys compare to Quinn
Quinn
I like the idea of picking him up for less than a 4th rd’er. As for his accuracy issues, I haven’t seen him play in the pros much (the 1 game against Denver), but he was accurate in college. Who’s he had coaching him in the pros? Crennel? Mangina? Some real gurus there, huh?
As long as they don’t overspend (which a 4th would be), this is a no-brainer. They should call Homgren.
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It was widely reported that Quinn was available last year
Last year was when we had a QB issue, when we were getting rid of our only competent QB. Me thinks that if Coach wanted Brady Quinn, Coach would have gotten Brady Quinn… last year.
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Not necessarily
I don’t remember ever hearing that Quinn was available last year, more that he was rumored in the Cutler talks more than anything, but I never heard anything concrete. Plus, his value was higher last year. If we can get him for a sixth, this is a great deal.
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by Sayre Bedinger on Mar 10, 2010 11:24 AM MST up reply actions
Valid points
I guess I’ve just never been under the impression that McD is in the market for Quinn, a guy who even if he wasn’t officially on the market last year, was certainly attainable.
I just figure Brady Quinn is the new flavor of the week. It’s a possibility, I just figure if he couldn’t be a competent backup for the Browns, then he’ll not likely be competent to backup Kyle’s at least slightly injury prone ankles in his first year here, either. So if we’re looking at a terribly inaccurate fourth-year guy on the hopes of unpside, well, then I’d much rather go with an actual rookie in the draft, someone who hasn’t had four years of bad teaching and bad performance.
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No way
IMHO, Kyle Orton is about 5000% more likely to be “The Guy” than Brady Quinn. Maybe for a 6th or 7th rounder, but shoot, I’d rather just take a flyer on a college QB with whatever pick we’d trade Cleveland. He won’t beat out KO for the starting job in 2010, and then given that we’re talking about a backup, I’d rather we pay someone younger and without lots of endorsement deals a lot less money, spend the savings elsewhere, and see if they turn into a diamond in the rough. Trade Simms straight up for him, now you’re talking :)
You've pointed out the reason I want him
In this situation, he is able to be had for reportedly a 6th round pick. That to me is a steal. Guy who is familiar and comfortable in the offense, charismatic, good weight room and locker room guy…I think the risk is worth the reward when talking about a sixth round pick. Quinn looked brilliant at times last year in the Browns’ stellar run to end the season, granted the best game he played was against Detroit, but it should not go overlooked.
A fresh start and a coach who actually believes in him would be nice for Quinn.
A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world.
by Sayre Bedinger on Mar 10, 2010 12:17 PM MST up reply actions
+1
I’d be ok with a 6th round pick for him for sure..
Better than Simms as a back up!
by HorseStance on Mar 10, 2010 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
Take Quinn for...
…sure, but only if the Browns throw in their 3rd round pick and assume three/fourths of his salary.
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