April 2008 - Cleveland Browns Wiretap
Browns' Anderson Likely Done For Season
Browns' quarterback Derek Anderson is expected to be done for the season after spraining his left MCL during the team's loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Cleveland recently lost Brady Quinn for the year to a finger injury.
Anderson was hurt Sunday when Browns' right tackle Kevin Shaffer landed on his leg on the team's final drive.
"It didn't look good with him coming off," Browns' Coach Romeo Crennel said after the game. "I'm not encouraged by the way he came off the field."
Sources: Crennel Needs Miracle Finish To Keep Job
Romeo Crennel reportedly needs to coach the Browns to a miracle finish this season in order to keep his job past this year.
Derek Anderson will be Cleveland's starting quarterback, with No. 1 Brady Quinn out of the season with a finger injury.
Quinn Remains Undecided On Surgery
Browns' quarterback Brady Quinn still hasn't decided whether or not to have surgery on his injured right index finger.
Quinn is done for the season after breaking the finger on his throwing hand. The injury was made worse when he played in Sunday's loss to the Texans.
"At this point, not really," Quinn said Friday when asked if he was leaning one way or another. "I'll just sound out all the different advice and make a decision once I feel confident about something."
Crennel: Quinn Will Be QB In 2009
Browns' coach Romeo Crennel has already named Brady Quinn his starting quarterback for the 2009 season.
"I'm impressed with what the kid has done on the field, off the field, the way he handles himself in situations, the way he's run the team, not getting rattled, keeping his composure, being able to manage the game," Crennel said Wednesday. "I like all of that about him. I like the kid a lot."
Quinn will miss the rest of the regular season because of a finger injury.
Brady Quinn Done For 2008
Browns' quarterback Brady Quinn is done for the year after doctors revealed that the break to his right index finger has gotten worse since he's tried to play through the injury, sources told FOXSports.com.
Derek Anderson will resume the role as starting quarterback.
Team sources said that Quinn and the team made the decision together earlier today. Sources say that not only has the break in his right index finger worsened, but it is also starting to injure the tendons, as well.
Owner Puts Crennel And Savage On Notice
Randy Lerner, the reclusive owner of the Browns, confirmed Tuesday that he is contemplating major changes in the offseason.
He would not address specifically the future of General Manager Phil Savage and Coach Romeo Crennel.
Lerner said he has not made up his mind yet about bringing back Crennel, Savage, or both men to head his football operation that has put together a 4-7 season after going 10-6 last year. The Browns are 24-35 since they were hired in the early months of 2005.
"That is at the core of the analysis," Lerner said of the dropoff. "What happened? How do you go 10-6, play good football, have the NFL generally excited, get six prime-time appearances ... how does all that happen and you struggle this way?
"I'm going to take the issues and the concerns and the criticisms very seriously and think through things and evaluate them and deal with them in January."
Quinn To Meet With Dr. James Andrews
Browns' quarterback Brady Quinn will reportedly visit orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday in Alabama for a second opinion on his fractured right index finger.
Coach Romeo Crennel confirmed Monday that Quinn, who is expected to start this weekend, has a damaged tendon in the finger in addition to the fracture at the top of the it.
Source: Browns Haven't Contacted Cowher
According to a league source, the Browns have not contacted former Steelers' head coach Bill Cowher about replacing Romeo Crennel.
Browns' fans chanted "Cowher, Cowher" during the team's loss to the Texans on Sunday.
Crennel: Quinn Still Starter, 'Buck Stops with Him'
Browns' coach Romeo Crennel said Monday that Brady Quinn is still his starting quarterback and that he is disappointed with his own performance.
Crennel, who is 24-35 as Cleveland's coach, is disappointed with his team's performance and said the "buck stops with me."
Quinn Mad About Being Benched
Brady Quinn admitted he was upset about being benched in the third quarter of Sunday's 16-6 loss to the Texans after his second interception of the game.
"Uh, yeah," he said. "Come on, I'm in this game to play. After that last one, I didn't really have any inclination I was on such a short leash. The fourth quarter is where games are won or lost and I just wish I would've been able to be in there to have a chance."
Quinn, playing with a fractured right index finger, was pulled in favor of Derek Anderson with 3:14 left in the third after throwing picks on back-to-back to drives.
Lewis Questions Cleveland's Play-Calling
Browns' running back Jamal Lewis questioned the team's play-calling after their loss to the Texans on Sunday.
Winslow Wants To Face Texans
Cleveland tight end Kellen Winslow wants to play on Sunday against Houston despite a strained right shoulder.
Source: Browns Approach Cowher About Becoming Next Coach
The Browns are apparently willing to give Bill Cowher a contract worth $8 million to $9 million per year.
Quinn Will Try To Play Sunday With Broken Finger
Brady Quinn broke his right index finger in Monday night's win over Buffalo but will try to play Sunday against the Houston Texans.
Jaworski: Browns Should Be Cautiously Optimistic With Quinn
ESPN analyst, and former NFL quarterback, Ron Jaworski believes that the Browns should be cautiously optimistic with Brady Quinn.
Browns' Savage: Our Team Didn't Quit
Cleveland GM Phil Savage doesn't buy into the belief that members of the team quit against the Broncos last Thursday.
Crennel Insulted By Suggestions That Browns Quit
Browns' head coach Romeo Crennel is insulted by suggestions that his team quit last Thursday night against the Broncos.
Cribbs: It Would Be Great For Browns To Go 7-0
Browns' special teamer Joshua Cribbs would be thrilled to see the team finish the season with seven-straight victories.
More Browns Believe Team Quit Against Broncos
More Browns, other than running back Jamal Lewis, believe that the team quit in their loss to the Broncos last Thursday night.
Jamal Lewis Rips Cleveland Teammates
Browns' running back Jamal Lewis ripped some of his teammates after the team's loss to the Broncos on Thursday after they led in the fourth quarter.
Looming Bonus Could Jet Anderson Out Of Cleveland Sooner
If the Browns traded Derek Anderson between the end of the season and the 14th day of the league year, they would have to eat $4.6 million against the salary cap next year.
Braylon Edwards: Players Support QB Change
Browns' receiver Braylon Edwards claims that the team's players support the decision to start quarterback Brady Quinn over Derek Anderson against the Broncos on Thursday night.
Crennel: We Aren't Throwing In Towel
Browns coach Romeo Crennel claims that he isn't throwing in the towel by replacing Derek Anderson with Brady Quinn at quarterback.
Quinn To Start For Browns On Thursday Night
QB Derek Anderson has been benched by the Cleveland Browns, who will start Brady Quinn against the Broncos on Thursday night.
Fans Call For Quinn In Cleveland
Near the end of Cleveland's loss to Baltimore on Sunday fans were heard chanting the name of backup quarterback Brady Quinn.
Browns Place OL Tucker On IR
The Browns have placed offensive lineman Ryan Tucker on injured reserve with a knee injury.