Official Site (March 18)

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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!

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.

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

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

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Here’s a round-up:

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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.

• 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!

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