Quinn prepared for backup role again with Browns

iht.com     Jul 25, 2008            

Kids scream with delight, women swoon and men suck in their beer guts. Brady Quinn has an effect on Browns fans young and old. Following practice the other day, Cleveland's wildly popular quarterback signed a few autographs before jogging toward the locker room accompanied step for step by a team security official assigned to watch Quinn's back. Football hero? More like rock star. "C'mon now," Quinn said, cracking a smile. "Let's not get out of hand." But it's true. Although he has thrown two fewer passes (eight) during his NFL career than his jersey number (10), Quinn is the quintessential face of the Browns. However, while his Q Rating may be through the roof, Quinn will begin his second pro season as the Browns' second quarterback, Derek Anderson's backup. Is he prepared to sit again? "It would be tough," he said. "There's... [read full story]                    

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