[Cleveland Browns News]

BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel planned to stage a three-man competition for his starting quarterback.

But with first-round pick Brady Quinn missing his 10th camp practice Thursday because of an impasse in contract negotiations, it is becoming more apparent that the Browns likely will open the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 9 with either incumbent Charlie Frye or Derek Anderson starting under center.

"What it has done," Crennel said of Quinn's absence, "is given Frye and Anderson more reps, given them an opportunity to take the bull by the horns to get a leg up. We know Brady is a good talent. That's why we chose him.

"(But) the longer he's out, the tougher that becomes, once we start game-planning and things like that. He's missed all that fundamental work. The foundation has to be laid. It's hard to catch up on that."

With Quinn out, Browns' QB contest a two-man race - USATODAY.com

[Lefty Noob]

My money's on Anderson at this point. I hear he's been impressive at camp.

[bears9]

If Quinn just takes the money deserves (22 pick money) then he will be the starter but that's not happening so yes Anderson will start against the Steelers in week one

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by bears9

If Quinn just takes the money deserves (22 pick money) then he will be the starter but that's not happening so yes Anderson will start against the Steelers in week one

Quinn's irrelevant at this point. He could come into camp today and not be ready to start. It'll be Frye or Anderson.

[Lefty Noob]

Maybe Quinn isn't as irrelevant as I first though.

According to Indystar.com, "Frye will start against Denver, but so far he and Anderson have failed to impress the Browns coaches or their fans, who are clamoring to see more of Quinn, the rookie from Notre Dame who threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes against Detroit in his NFL debut last weekend... Quinn might get some time with the starters to show his stuff. He went 13-of-20 for 155 yards and played with poise and confidence, something neither Frye nor Anderson has shown much of this month."

Browns' QB drama goes to Denver | IndyStar.com

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Maybe Quinn isn't as irrelevant as I first though.

According to Indystar.com, "Frye will start against Denver, but so far he and Anderson have failed to impress the Browns coaches or their fans, who are clamoring to see more of Quinn, the rookie from Notre Dame who threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes against Detroit in his NFL debut last weekend... Quinn might get some time with the starters to show his stuff. He went 13-of-20 for 155 yards and played with poise and confidence, something neither Frye nor Anderson has shown much of this month."

Browns' QB drama goes to Denver | IndyStar.com

Say that again...

I heard the loser of the others will be cut by the Browns...

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Say that again...

I heard the loser of the others will be cut by the Browns...

Well, they are carrying four QBs right now - Quinn, Frye, Anderson and Dorsey. Somebody's got to go.