Denver at Cleveland (11/06/2008)

 Brady Quinn (vs. DEN):The Browns were smart to give Quinn his first NFL start against the Broncos, who have struggled to stop the pass all year, allowing 243.3 yards per game with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. Denver also is without four starters on defense, including defensive backs Champ Bailey and Marlon McCree. Quinn might not have much more success than Derek Anderson, especially if Kellen Winslow doesn't play well and Braylon Edwards keeps dropping the ball. But this is a good week to find out, and if you need a Fantasy quarterback, Quinn is worth starting. Some other quarterbacks who can be used as sleepers this week include Tyler Thigpen (at SD), Marc Bulger (at NYJ), Shaun Hill (at ARI), Trent Edwards (at NE) and Joe Flacco (at HOU).

I have to back CLE here. It's a good spot for Quinn to start but it won't be all on him. I can see Jamal lewis getting loose on a run defense that is struggling. CLE definitely has its problems but I can see them keeping it together enough at home to cover here.

I like Quinn to light it up with a few catches from Braylon                Denvers d sucks

No Running game either team

No "D"          "        "        "

 

Looks like and over 46

Side is a throw -up

Denver D may not be great, but I'll take the veteran Cutler and the points. How many QBs excel in their 1st game? If Denver takes the early lead Quinn will feel the pressure. I expect Denver to really blitz Quinn early and often.

broncos are getting back ryan torain (as mentioned by the DEN MLer) and i have heard nothing but heavy praise about this kid... shannahan loves him... had he not gone down early, he would probably be their featured back and there may be more running in denver, but here is where i think they get back to the basics... the denver run game featuring a heavy dose of torain (and the obligatory selvin young, cuz i think he's back too).  if i'm right here, the O/U may be skewed due to running a lot of clock in the run game, but i'm more concerned with the fact that cutler won't be able to fumble this W away.  On the other side of the ball, how often do first time QBs on losing teams come out and NOT do something to lose the game.

DEN +3/ML

ROOTING FOR THE UNDER...FUMBLES..INTERCEPTIONS..BAD CALLS AND BEER TO RUN OUT AT THE CONCESSION STANDS AND CAUSING A RIOT !!

i have to look at who cleveland has played   NFC EAST  the hardest conference to play for any teams.  and they faired well against them mybe not winning all of  them   but they almost beat my skins and beat the giants right, now if they are prepared as they were agsinst these teams I should see a good blow out tonight  as we all know betting  nfl can be a risk on any given week  My money is on  Quinn and the browns

CLE +3

-3 I MEAN

You ever heard of an ATV.....  stands for ALL TORAIN VEHICAL, he will run all over browns tonight. Denver gets it done. Brady Quinn is going to look like the D got put back in Denver. Welcome to the NFL Mighty Quinn. No Balls No Baby   Im going with a Denver - VT 5 Unit Reverse tonight. 

Browns -3

Anderson completion rating was under 50%. THAT'S TERRIBLE.  Have to believe Quinn will do much better.

quinn might be what the browns need in terms of some sort of spark.  playing at home during primetime will also be a not so pleasent environment for the broncos either.  if cutler gets rattled early, this one will be over.

 

browns -3

Browns at home with Brady Quinn replacing the poor Derek Anderson. I look for the Browns to pull away in the second half in this game and the over as well. The Browns just scored 27 on the Ravens who have a great D, imagine how many they're going to score on the Broncos with a better quarterback. And Cutler will be able to move the ball on the Browns D, it will be a question of how many interceptions in scoring position he throws. I expect him to have a bounce back game. Either way, Denvers D couldn't stop Texas Tech and the Browns will pull away in a high scoring game 31-18.

               

If you want to win your bet TAKE CLEVELAND.  Here is why.. 

The crowd will be electric that Brady is starting, Cleveland fans have been asking for this since week 1. Brady has something Anderson does not and that is LEGS, he will be able to scramble out of the pocket better and find his receivers. Also Brady wants to be the quarterback of the future for his home state team and with heart and guts alone he will perform well to keep the starting position. Count on Cleveland's defensive backs to be all over Cutler's aerial attack. McDonald and Wright should both have an INT in this game. 

 

 

 

how does the under seem on a short wekeend along with the browns on a reverse?

 

maybe even a tease ? which sounds better ?

bol to all