Browns Officially Give Up on 2008 Season, Quinn Replaces Woozy Anderson

We're not even halfway through tonight's Browns-Giants game and Cleveland fans are already looking forward to the 2009 season. With 8:48 left in the second half, the Browns are trailing the defending world champs 30-3. And, really, it hasn't even been that close.

After an opening drive that resulted in a Phil Dawson field goal, the Browns have looked like, well, the Browns anytime prior to last season. Since taking the 3-0 lead, Cleveland has given up three touchdowns in four New York possessions, had a punt blocked for a safety, and the subsequent kick resulted in another touchdown. Great start to '08

But it gets worse: starting quarterback Derek Anderson, looking more like the guy the Ravens put on the practice squad in 2005 than a Pro Bowler, was 4 of 10 for 20 yards before taking a vicious sack that promptly led to him leaving the game.

The Monday Night Football crew speculated that Anderson had suffered a concussion, but I'm guessing he was just tired of taking a beating. Either way, it's BRADY QUINN TIME! Which, shockingly, has been something of a letdown. Through two drives, he's 0 for 1 with -1 yards rushing.

Next stop: Super Bowl!

In less depressing news, Donte' Stallworth didn't maim Braylon Edwards tonight.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

8-18-2008 @ 9:50PM

Michael said...

Aaaand...then Quinn led them to the first TD of the game for the Browns. Ooops! The irrational hatred made you look retarded! How surprising from a Fanhouse writer.

8-18-2008 @ 10:04PM

chris said...

granted its preseason but gave up hope so soon, its 903 cst and score is nyg 30-24

8-18-2008 @ 10:06PM

Craigo said...

But hey, Quinn has the uncanny ability to throw an awful INT that a Giants corner manages to fumble into a receiver's arms for a TD. So not all is lost.

8-18-2008 @ 10:24PM

Gus said...

I don't understand why the media is so in love with Derek Anderson.

8-19-2008 @ 11:17PM

Dan said...

I agree Gus. I write for BrownsGab.com and I've pointed out since the end of last season, that Anderson was sharp at times, but he's not the Browns QB. Sure, he had 29 TD's and almost 3,800 yards, but he also was 3rd in the entire NFL with 19 ints, one of the NFL's lowest completion percentages, and I have never seen a pro QB miss so many dump offs to the backs and short slants across the middle. Throwing behind Edwards on a short slant was routine for DA. I've said all along that Quinn is alot smarter than DA. I'd rather have a QB with brains than one who can throw 60 yards, that doesn't possess the smarts of a Pittsburgh Oppossum, in the middle of the road during rush hour.

8-18-2008 @ 11:19PM

mike said...

You who say the browns have given up> I think that is hardly the case as I have watched the game and it looks exactly the opposite. Last score i see is 37-33. That does not look like giving up by any stretch of means, Maybe you are talking about your team whom you always had hoped would win like the dreadful raiders. It is preseason and this is the time to work out the kinks.

8-19-2008 @ 12:09AM

Jon said...

Can we please get some non-Steelers fans to cover the Browns? It's like sending Rush Limbaugh to cover the DNC.

8-19-2008 @ 12:22AM

Marc said...

I'll be happy if they give up on those brown pants for the season.

8-19-2008 @ 11:34AM

Sports Fan said...

The Browns back ups looked great! I believe they were the ones who scored all of their other points. Maybe the back ups should start.

8-19-2008 @ 12:52PM

KEN REDON said...

Okay the Browns first team left the field banged up 30-3 in the first quarter. I predict the Browns will go 8-8. The 2007 season they only beat losers.

8-19-2008 @ 8:40AM

lk said...

Why are these guys getting hit so hard? Is it really neccesary to hit a QB so hard as to give him a concussion?

8-19-2008 @ 8:23AM

Jerry Desaulniers said...

Anderson sealed his fate as a NFL Quarterback by wimpering off the field! So let the Brady Quinn era begin! It's too bad that that Savage gave Anderson a big contract.

8-19-2008 @ 8:41AM

Matt said...

When is Crennel going to get it? With these young players success begins by winning in preseason. These young men in Cleveland go into every season getting their asses waxed in preseason. Does anyone realize what that does to their confidence? Apparently not, because they keep doing the same thing year after year after year. Crennel: Get a new game plan because the one you have blows!

8-19-2008 @ 9:22AM

Mr.G said...

Michael and Jon: My thoughts exactly. Wouldn't you just love to cram your boot in this guys mouth?

8-19-2008 @ 11:13AM

Dean said...

Well folks after last night I think the team and fans were reminded to "dont believe the hype" because thats all it is... "hype." Until the season starts and we see some legitimate wins and solid play there is no reason to buy into this being our "magical" year. Our secondary is my biggest worry...wow we play some high caliber passing teams and at this point I'm scared to see how they will try to exploit this HUGE weakness of ours. Yes our D-Line should be more solid against the run; but if we dont atleast produce a consistent pass rush to help those little baby DB's (CB's especially) of ours then WE ARE SCREWED! As long as we can beat S. h. i. t. s. burg I will see this season as a success those games are my Super Bowls. I dont doubt the offense will be able to put up big numbers, but with the HUGE holes in our secondary it could be a LOOOONNNNNGG season Clevelanders. As always GO BROWNS!!

8-19-2008 @ 11:19AM

Luz said...

Looks like Browns fans have finally gotten some good players.

Now all they need to get is a sense of humor...

8-19-2008 @ 3:38PM

Yea Brady Quinn came in and played great against the second and third team units.Did anyone who is a Browns fan pay attention that the two series he played against the starters he did nothing like Anderson.The Browns were over-hyped all offseason.Still have no defense and look what happends to that o-line when they play a top level d-line.