Quinn’s In - Browns Make QB Switch from Anderson to Quinn

In the eyes of many Browns fans – it’s about time. Last years first round draft pick Brady Quinn will get his first start for Cleveland on Thursday night when the team takes on the Denver Broncos at Browns Stadium, as the team is benching Derek Anderson.

The move to Quinn was a hot bed subject all season, and finally on Monday after yet another loss for the Browns and another questionable game for Anderson, coach Romeo Crennel confirmed that Quinn would get the start.

Anderson threw two TD’s on Sunday vs the Ravens, but threw a bad pick on a screen pass with just over two minutes left that was returned by the Ravens Terrell Suggs for a score that clinched the 37-27 win for the Ravens. Fans at Browns Stadium could be heard chanting “Brady, Brady” after the costly pick.

Quinn has appeared in only one regular-season game for the Browns, last season’s Week 17 finale against San Francisco. He was 3-for-8 for 45 yards.

Browns Blow 14-Point Second Half Lead in Eventual 37-27 Loss to Ravens

If you were thinking the Browns were headed for .500 after going up 27-13 in the third quarter against the Ravens Sunday afternoon, you were not the only one. Playing a prevent defense and then finding themselves in a tie game just a little while later, the Browns 08 season very well may have come to an end Sunday after blowing that two TD lead then losing at home to the Ravens 37-27.

The breakdowns were all over the place. From a rookie QB in Joe Flacco eating them up with two long TD’s, to rookie replacement running back Ray Rice running over the team with a 60-yard run at one point and ending the day with 154 yards, the defense was beat up from top to bottom.

The Browns were outgained 429 to 274, had the ball just 26:15 to 33:45, and after the 14-point lead, were outscored 24-0 to end the game, and probably the season as they fall to 3-5 on the season. If you want ugly, just look at the Browns 4th quarter – 18 plays, 33 yards, one first down. Ouch.

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Tucker Placed on IR; Team Signs Sanders to Active Roster

The season is over for Browns O-lineman Ryan Tucker, as today the team put him on injured reserve with a knee injury. He had missed the first four games with a hip injury, and the knee injury also kept him out of two other games.

Reports say that he’ll be checked by a doctor next week to see the full extent of the injury. With Tucker gone, the team signed WR Steve Sanders to the active roster. The Cleveland native had played in the first four games, with one catch for 18 yards.

Previewing the Ravens-Browns Sunday Showdown

The Cleveland Browns needed a win Sunday in Jacksonville in the worst way. They got it. Now Sunday at home vs the Ravens, they will look for a little revenge against a team that beat them up bad in week three of the season. It’s round two between the Browns and Ravens Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium, and a game that both teams want bad to stay on track to trying to catch the Steelers in the AFC North.

For now, it’s the Ravens with the one-game better record at 4-3, while the Browns come in at 3-4. Both teams feel they are playing well, as the Ravens have won two straight, while the Browns are finally finding their stride on offense and have won three of their last four. One thing is for sure, the Ravens will once again put their efforts into stopping Jamal Lewis early and then putting pressure on Derek Anderson.

In the first meeting, the Browns led 10-7 at half, but had a nightmare third quarter in which the Ravens scored three times and ran away with a 28-10 win. They harassed Anderson into five sacks and three picks, one of which was returned for a score. They also allowed the Browns to manage just 169 yards.

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Winslow Returns to the Browns - Can He and the Team Make Up?

After a much needed win on Sunday in Jacksonville, the business of being a football team again took center stage Monday in Berea, as tight end Kellen Winslow returned after his one game suspension for not saying nice things to the team.

“Kellen Winslow is back in the building, he’s back with us, I’m glad to have him back and I think he’s glad to be back,” head coach Romeo Crennel said. “We’re going to work Kellen in and I’ll say this: Don’t be surprised if Kellen is the starter (this weekend). I’m not saying he’s the starter, but don’t be surprised if he’s the starter.”

The Browns are 2-0 without Winslow, but don’t kid yourself, they are a better team with the former first-round pick then without him. Now the big question will be – can he behave and keep his mouth and feelings about the team in check?

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Much Needed: Browns Win Huge Game in Jacksonville 23-17

Putting a severe week of distractions and chaos behind them, the Browns pulled out one of their most needed wins over the past few years on Sunday, topping the overhyped Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17 in Jacksonville.

The team didn’t need to hear anything else about tight end Kellen Winslow and all the issues that went along with him this past week. Instead they came out and played maybe their best game of the year considering all that was stacked against them.

Derek Anderson, finally showing signs of coming out of his slump, went 14-for-27 for 246 yards with one TD and a QB rating of 95.6. Donte’ Stallworth caught his first TD as a member of the Browns, and Jamal Lewis bowled over anyone in his way, going for 81 yards on 20 carries with a score.

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Winslow Speaks Out on Suspension; Says He Did the Right Thing Speaking Out

Kellen Winslow is standing by his statements from last Sunday’s outburst in Washington. Even though the Browns took back his one game suspension, the TE won’t play in today’s 4pm game at Jacksonville. Winslow said he felt he did the right thing talking about the Browns recent problems with staph infections.

“This past week has been trying for all parties involved,” Winslow said in a statement. “As you know, I contracted staph for the second time in my career and was hospitalized for four days. I spoke out on this because I felt it was the right thing to do. This had nothing to do with football. This was and remains a serious health concern.”

“I formally reiterate my respect for the Browns organization, my teammates and the city of Cleveland,” Winslow said. “I look forward to getting back to playing football and being a productive member of this team. It’s now time to focus on winning.”

Browns Rescind Winslow Suspension; TE Still Won’t Play Sunday

The ongoing battle between the Browns and tight end Kellen Winslow is over, as the team Satruday night came to terms with the TE to rescind his one-game suspension. Despite that, Winslow will not play in Sunday’s showdown with the Jaguars in Jacksonville, as he didn’t even travel to Florida with the team.

Winslow will be inactive for the game, but will get his game check that will pay him $235,294. He will be fined $25,000 according to two sources. The team released the following statement: “The Cleveland Browns are pleased to have this matter behind us. We have worked through our differences and look forward to having Kellen return.”

The TE made comments against the club after the team lost to the Redskins 14-11 last Sunday in Washington. Winlsow confirmed that the reason he spent three days the week before in the Cleveland Clinic was due to a staph infection. The Browns had tried to keep the infection a secret, as they didn’t want the pub that would follow due to the team having a number of players with it over the past two years.

Because of the settlement between the two sides, there will be no appeal hearing on Tuesday.

Preview: Browns Try to Get a Win in J-Ville

It’s been a week of turmoil for the Cleveland Browns, and now sitting at 2-4, they have a long trip to Florida to take on a rested Jacksonville Jaguars team coming in at 3-3. The chaos with the Browns has to do with the team deciding to sit TE Kellen Winslow after he spoke out against the team for not telling the media that the reason he was in the hospital for three days two weeks ago was due to a staph infection. Let’s just say the powers that be for the Browns didn’t like Winslow saying he felt he was being treated like “a piece of meat.”

Now the team will take to the field for what has to be a must-win. They fell in Washington last week 14-11, and will try to upset a Jags team coming off a 24-17 win over the Broncos on the road two weeks ago. If the Browns want to have a chance, they have to rediscover an offense that has been terrible for really all but one game this season. Cleveland’s offense is 30th in the league, putting up just 255.5 yards per game.

It may be time for the team to throw a little caution to the wind and allow Derek Anderson and company to just air it out. Anderson has been off for the most part of 08, but maybe if he throws early and tries a few deep shots, he and WR Brayon Edwards and Donte’ Stallowth can get something going. The teams passing offense is 28th in the league.

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Video: Browns Suspend Winslow One Game Without Pay