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• Longtime fans of Brady Quinn know that he is very competitive. His rationale is if you don’t have the ultimate goal of starting for an NFL team, what are you doing in the NFL? Makes sense, right? He backed up that mindset to The Score in Denver with Armstrong and Shapiro.
  

  “That mindset never changes. I’m a quarterback in the NFL. I wanna play, I wanna start, I wanna have a long, successful career, and try to win a bunch of games and a bunch of Super Bowls here in Denver. That’s always your mindset. If it’s not your mindset you shouldn’t be on this team I know that much and you shouldn’t be on any other team in the NFL.”

  Download the interview here.

• Brady openly discussed the last 2 times he played the Broncos and his thoughts on the QB competition with CBS4 Denver.
• Finally, Brady all set aside some time for his alma mater. He spoke with Irish Sports Report’s Weekday Sportsbeat. Listen below:

I’ll admit it. I like one-stop shopping. Be it retail, food, or simply news on my favorite athletes. So, below are a couple of coverage bytes from Brady’s first meeting with the Denver area press. Also, I really like how he asked media members to introduce themselves before things got underway. Very professional. That’s our Brady!

Official Site (March 18)

Having spent 3 seasons looking at the Cleveland Browns’ official website and video offerings, I can tell you that I’m already liking the Denver Broncos’ website much more. The production quality of the video is clearly superior.

And one more time, I’d like to take some time to reiterate that this is a FAN BLOG, as is our Twitter account. We have added a lot of new followers since the trade, and just want to make sure everyone knows we are fans. The real Brady Quinn has not yet jumped into the Twitterverse. And, if he does, we’ll let everyone know!

…from special guest poster flyte44

I had a great opportunity to see Brady Quinn (again) at the preseason opener in Cleveland on August 7th, 2008. And even though it was not the best game: hour rain delay, my banner (signed by many players) destroyed, Brady not signing for the fans, Brett Favre usurping the Brown’s attention, and, oh yeah, we lost; I still came out of that game with an overwhelming admiration for Brady – if that is even more possible.

We all know Brady is a religious man. He grew up in a Christian family, and became closer with his Creator in high school as a member of a ministry called Young Life. His faith blossomed more as he attended Notre Dame.

“I’m at the point now where I’m still learning, still trying to figure out who I am as a man following in Christ’s footsteps,” he said at the Alive Festival early this summer. “We all need a savior, and we all need encouraging friends,” Quinn said.

Me, not a religious person in the strictest sense, I was moved at something Brady recently did at that opening game.

I had awesome seats. They are first row right next to the tunnel with nothing in front of me but green grass and players. I had a great view straight down the sideline and thankfully a camera with a powerful zoom. If you followed that game you know one of the Jets, tight end A.J. Schable took a powerful hit head to head against Cleveland offensive lineman Cliff Louis while trying to make a tackle. I heard the hit. It was that powerful. A hush fell across the entire stadium as EMTs and trainers rushed to his side on the field as he lay unmoving in a curled up position.

I admit I thought it was going to be just one of those quick, shake-it-off things, but Schable was on the field for over 12 minutes! And that was when I saw an exceptional thing.

Who was the *first person to walk out on the field*, take a knee, bow his head and pray for A.J.’s health? It was not Brett Favre or a Jet. It wasn’t the offensive line that was on the field when the accident occurred or the Brown’s defense. It was Brady.

I sat there with an unobstructed view as he walked out on the field, knelt, and bowed his head in silent prayer. Soon, with Brady’s silent leadership, the rest of the players on both sides joined in. I was overcome with respect and admiration for this man. I knew Brady was a pious individual, but seeing it in print and witnessing it first hand are two different things and it gave me goosebumps.

A.J. Schabel is ok. He gave a thumbs up when he was wheeled off the field on a stretcher, and I suppose I can get over my silly quarrel with Brady for not signing anything, but what I cannot get over is the sheer fact of how magnanimous that man truly is. Say what you will about his game (his time WILL COME) but in strength of character Brady is already MVP.

It’s short, but I felt the need to share yet another reason why everyone around here is a fan of Brady Quinn.

18-year-old high school senior Kristina Sliman is a big Cleveland Browns fan.

Kristina, who attends Amherst HS in Cleveland, suffers from cerebral palsy. On Thursday, she was able to go to Browns training camp and meet a number of Cleveland players.

The player she wanted to meet most, Brady Quinn.

Sliman, not only is a fan of the Browns, but also a personal fan of Quinn. She used to follow him when he was here at Notre Dame.

So she couldn’t contain her excitement when Quinn came up to her and gave her a big hug.

The two then shared a nice conversation.

Quinn said its one of the most touching moments he’s had since joining the Browns last season.

And you see, he does this all the time.

Brady Quinn makes dream come true for big fan

I realized that if I tried to do a post every day, I’d likely drive myself crazy. I need to keep my sanity so I can go crazy during the season, right? Right.

So, to sum up the past few days of camps:

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So, day 1 of the Cleveland Browns 2008 Training Camp is in the books!

Here’s a round-up:

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And he aint alone!

This post contains a little bit of press leading up to Wednesday’s kickoff of the Cleveland Browns 2008 Training Camp. Brady attended The Granted Wish Foundation’s Kick-Off Event in Canton tonight and revealed that he is in a great place, as opposed to last year, heading into training camp.

Gone are all the distractions that come with being a rookie. These included overall adjustments, contract disputes, and learning a new system.

This year, Brady can focus on connecting with his teammates and improving his game; something he works tirelessly towards. The sucess of the 2007 season has set the bar high, which Brady thinks is a good thing. The team will use that to continue to push itself to improve further. The Cleveland Browns want to play in the post-season this year!

BTW, I totally forgot to add the ESPY pictures to the gallery until now. Why? Because I’m a tool. Click here.

Yea, totally late on these. It happens.

• Quinn talks more than football at Alive Festival (Thanks, calanbqf)
• Brady Quinn shares his heart at Alive

I thought I’d also share that I’m going out of town Saturday for 10 days to cover the Olympic Swim Trials. I’ll be immersed in swimming, but I’ll still pop in from time to time, should something news-worthy arise. Just a head’s up!

Here is the last of the Browns mandatory minicamp link updates. I’m a little upset we didn’t get as many pictures as I was hoping for, but beggars can’t be choosy!

1. Minicamp Update – June 12 (video) – ClevelandBrowns.com

2. Berea Report: Quinn Making Strides – TheOBR.com

3. From the Sidelines: Thursday Practice – TheOBR.com ($)

4. Anderson, Quinn go separate ways as Browns break camp Canton Repository

5. Cleveland Browns wrap up minicamp (+video) – Cleveland Plain Dealer

6. Browns Insider: Rosenhaus still ‘hopeful’ for Winslow deal (Scroll down the page for a short Brady progress report) – Cleveland Plain Dealer

7. Sounds and fury for close of Browns camp – Canton Repository

Up Next: Browns Training Camp, beginning July 23 in Berea

I’m start this one early and adding to it throughout the day, so check back!

1. Cleveland Browns lineman LeCharles Bentley misses meeting and practice – Cleveland Plain Dealer

2. From the Sidelines: Weds AM Practice – The OBR.com ($)

3. Browns minicamp: Day 2 notes – ESPN.com

Updated Minicamp gallery. (Thanks, John!)

Here’s a brief Day 1 round-up of coverage for the 2008 Browns minicamp:

1. Live from Browns minicamp – ESPN.com

2. Minicamp Update – June 10, 2008 (video) – ClevelandBrowns.com

3. Browns Open Minicamp (video) – Cleveland Plain Dealer

4. Cleveland Browns minicamp is under way – Cleveland Plain Dealer

TheOBR.com has a couple of updates, however a $ubscription is required.

I’ll be uploading pictures here. Only one so far…

*gasp* You mean it’s possible?

Terry Pluto may just be my favorite person right now. In reading his take on the QB situation, it shockingly made a lot of sense to me! It felt nice to read another article on the subject and not risk my eyes getting stuck rolled back in my head. Thank you, Terry. Thank you.

The Browns need to have a clear preseason plan for how to prepare Brady Quinn to eventually be a starting quarterback. That’s not to push Derek Anderson out the door. It’s to admit the Browns failed to use Quinn correctly last preseason, and it’s to realize that quarterbacks do get hurt in the NFL. Finally, it’s to pay respect to the difficult schedule facing them.

Preach.

When a guy plays in the preseason — especially the QB — is important. If you have any intention of ever using the quarterback in a meaningful situation, he needs to be on the preseason field in the first half. That allows him to play with guys who are starters and key backups — and face real talent from the opponents. It’s the closest way to simulate regular-season experience, and the second-year man from Notre Dame needs that…

Yes, Quinn threw 45 preseason passes, but not a single one in the first half. He was playing with and against guys headed for the waiver wire and practice squads. It was a poor approach by the coaching staff, especially using Dorsey in front of him.

You don’t say?!

Yesterday was the kickoff of the 2008 Browns OTAs. Today, we get our first looks at pictures and recaps from media in attendance. View the 1st two pictures here. ClevelandBrowns.com has their own gallery; no Brady though.

Here are a few links:

• Tony Grossi’s report for the Cleveland Plain Dealer
• Fred Greetham’s report for TheOBR.com

I’m sure I’m not alone, but I hope we continue to get daily reports from all the OTAs. In the offseason, it definitely keeps us fans going; provided it’s not more of the same muck concerning the QB “situation”.

If you haven’t already seen it, I highly recommend reading this wonderful piece on Brady and faith. And on behalf of female fans everywhere, I urge everyone to JUST SAY NO to those ugly pink jerseys. If you’re going to support Brady with a #10 jersey, get a real one! Just because we’re females does not mean we have to or should wear pink things in order to show our sports obsessed sides. Gah!

*If I catch any of Brady’s Bunch in a pink jersey, it’s not going to be pretty!

Men’s Fitness Magazine has named Brady to its “The 25 Fittest Guys in America” list. No big surprise there. The issue hits newsstands on May 19.

More press concerning the difficult QB situation in Cleveland. The Browns aren’t alone in their 2 QB situation as quite a few teams are juggling quality signal callers.

The San Diego Chargers were in the exact situation that the Browns are presently in a few years ago with Philip Rivers and Drew Brees.

I know I wouldn’t want to be in charge of having to make a decision like the one Savage is faced with, although it appears that he already chosen, with money being the biggest factor. After all it was Savage who said the following:

“When you sign a contract like we did with Derek, I don’t think there’s going to be an ‘open competition.’ We go in with Derek as the lead horse. You don’t sign a contract like that and say, hey, it’s an open competition.”

The Chargers played and won with Drew Brees, but when it came time to choose it’s QB of the future, the Chargers went with Rivers. I’m not sure how they could come to that conclusion without seeing him play. Similar to how I wonder how Phil Savage can be so sure of Derek Anderson without Brady getting his chance to prove himself.

I’m guessing the allmighty dollar has more to do with these situations than anything else. The new ESPN article talks about the “bargain” the Browns are getting while keeping Brady signed. That is because much of his contract has to do with how he performs on the field. So, if he doesn’t get on the field, the Browns don’t have to pay him as much.

Allow me to think aloud for a minute. Brady has a 5 year deal, correct? And unless DA gets hurts or just stinks up the field a la Charlie Frye, Brady isn’t going to get to play, right? So are they keeping him simply as an insurance policy? I’d like to share what I think of that, but I don’t want to integrate profanity into this website.

I say let him compete for the honor of being the Cleveland Browns starting QB. How can anyone expect to make an informed decision about talent that they never see?

I’m glad Brady has such a good head on his shoulders and is giving all he’s got. He’s handling the situation much better than I could have were I in his shoes. I have all the confidence in him that he will command the staff and front office’s attention this year. They’ll eat their words.

Sorry for sounding like a broken record on this issue, but frankly I think this situation just stinks.