It's often said that a team with two quarterbacks really doesn't have any. With that spirit in mind, FanHouse will keep you updated weekly on NFL teams facing potential quarterback controversies.Things are looking interesting in Philadelphia, although Donovan McNabb can come back and ruin all the fun. Meanwhile, there appears to be no end in sight to the situation in Cleveland, where the Browns have looked generally awful when they have the ball.
Philadelphia Eagles: Kevin Kolb and Jeff Garcia
As mentioned, McNabb could return, take the job, and relegate both to the bench. As long as McNabb isn't playing, Eagles coach Andy Reid is faced with a tough decision. Kolb looked shaky, inaccurate, sometimes indecisive, and not very good overall in a loss to New Orleans Sunday. It's not the kind of performance the Eagles can afford to see again, but is it enough to get Garcia a chance to start?
Let's face it: Garcia is rarely a happy backup. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, because no one should want to stand on the sideline in a baseball cap. But it isn't really easy on the head coach or the starting quarterback. Garcia knows the Eagles offense, is obviously capable of running it, and has already won over Philly fans as their starter once. He could do it again.
Then again, he could also end up as the inactive third quarterback when McNabb returns.
Status update: Very warm, until McNabb is ready
Cleveland Browns: Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson
The Browns have scored 26 points in two games. Yes, it's more than the Rams have, but it's still not very impressive. They got six in four quarters against the once-maligned Denver defense Sunday, as the Broncos whipped Cleveland 27-6.
Quinn has been the ringleader of the Browns offense so far. He hasn't done much of anything. He's not throwing with great accuracy, as was advertised. He isn't moving the chains, and he isn't making any big plays.
Yes, Eric Mangini wants his "guy" to succeed, but how long can he watch Quinn struggle without giving Anderson a shot? The Browns are 0-2, and the schedule isn't magically going to get any easier, especially when you consider that the Browns have yet to play a game against an AFC North rival.
Status update: Very warm
Miami Dolphins: Chad Pennington and Chad Henne
It's hard to get a read on this one, but the Dolphins can't be terribly fond of Pennington's play so far. He has been his normal accurate self when it comes to shorter passes, but the Dolphins have had issues putting up points, in part because the passing game has too many moments of ineptitude. Plus, there were already some rumblings that Pennington would be replaced in 2010. If the offense sputters more, will the Dolphins accelerate Chad Henne's timeline?
Status update: Lukewarm
Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford and Daunte Culpepper
Yes, head coach Jim Schwartz has said Stafford is his guy. No, Stafford isn't hurt. However, the Lions are 0-2, have not looked good on offense, and are going to get Stafford killed if they don't protect him better. Culpepper is a veteran who could have a steadying influence on the offense. Stafford isn't going to be destroyed if the Lions sit him for a few games. In the end, he'd be grateful for the chance to clear his head.
Status update: Lukewarm
Others Worth Watching
Kansas City (Matt Cassel and Tyler Thigpen); Carolina (Jake Delhomme, A.J. Feeley, Matt Moore)
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For the record, the QB controversy in KC wouldn't be between Cassel and Thigpen. Brody Croyle is the 2nd stringer and the guy who Haley has eluded to preferring over Cassel.
I don't think they have given Quinn anything to work with. The offense stinks cause the O line can't block for anyone or open any holes, Cribbs is not a wide receiver and runnning 5 yard routes on 3 and 9 moves no chains.
Enough already, Quinn is done, bring back Gracia if you can get him, or put Anderson back in there at least he threw the long ball. And yes that was a bad move putting Cribbs at Wide Reciever, he's a thrid down running back or wide cat QB at best.
Even Stevie Wonder can see this. I guess Romeo wasn't that bad after all, it's the upper management. Go Browns I've been waiting 45 years C'mon.
Brady is the ringleader of the Browns offence. HA HA HA HA What offense the Browns are Afraid to make a mistake so they don't try,6 POINTS ARE BETTER THEN 3 a statement so simple that even a football player can understand.Ask big ben if he would have scored 6 reed would not have had a chance to miss 3
Browns need to bring back Bernie or dig up Otto
Too much brown water has run under the bridge for both Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn. They both deserve,and should get, a chance with a new team. The Browns can run the Wildcat until the draft, and then draft another QB, which they will assuredly demoralize and ruin as they have Anderson and Quinn. Enou, Browns, Enou! Go Browns! Go AOL!