Quinn takes early lead in Browns QB derby

It was only a month ago the Browns were reportedly trying to deal Brady Quinn.  Now the former Golden Domer is back atop Cleveland's quarterback heap, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. 

Quinn has taken first team snaps at Cleveland's Organized Team Activities all week, apparently because he's out-worked Derek Anderson.

"That's because he's done a really outstanding job in the offseason program.  Not that Derek [Anderson] hasn't done well, but [Quinn] had the edge so he took the first reps. There's no overwhelming significance to that," coach Eric Mangini said Thursday.

Quinn has a reputation as a hard worker in the weight room and the classroom, so this isn't a big surprise.  Now he just has to show he can be accurate on the field.

Few players have more to gain than Quinn during minicamp season.  The presumptive '09 starter if Romeo Crennel kept his job, Quinn now has to win over a coaching staff that doesn't appear sold on him as a franchise quarterback. 

The Cleveland fans may not like it, but Quinn may only have one season - or less - to prove he's the man to lead this franchise.  It's very early, but he's off to a good start.