BRADY WILL HAVE TO WAIT

By Tom Misson

The Brady Quinn era in Cleveland appears to be on hold. For how long? Hard to say. With 0-5 Miami coming to town this Sunday, then the BYE week, then the hapless Rams come to Cleveland, Derek Anderson’s job as the starting QB is safe for at least 3 more weeks.

Consider this, though. If The Dolphins HAD drafted Quinn with the number 9 overall pick in last April’s draft, Quinn just might be making his first NFL start in Browns Stadium for the Dolphins this weekend. Trent Green is on the shelf, after another brutal concussion last week, an injury that will most likely force Green to retire.

But all that’s in the past. The Dolphins did not call Quinn’s name, insted they drafted Ted Ginn, JR., the speedster from Ohio State and former Glenville star. Ginn will make his return home, no doubt looking for something to show the “hometown” fans. Ginn’s not much to worry about at the receiver position (just 2 catches all year), but he is averaging 25 yards per kick-return, and has the potential to take one the distance. Would the Dawg Pound cheer or jeer the hometown kid for such a play? Probably the latter, after all, he is the enemy this weekend.

Truly this game should not even be close. The Browns offense can score points, and the Miami defense is pathetic. Who knows, maybe we WILL see Brady Quinn in the 2nd half of this one?

My prediction: Browns 31, Dolphins 10

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