First of all, he’s a rookie, and blah blah blah blah. He does happen to be one of the more NFL-ready rookies to play quarterback in the past few years, and he would probably be starting even earlier than week five if it weren’t for one thing: the offensive line. Ryan Tucker is suspended four games for steroids use, and LeCharles Bentley is still (we are told) working on a comeback. Bentley’s “comeback” attempt has been hiden from the media, so I’m not too confident about that, but Tucker being back by week five is a sure thing. Adding to that, is the fact that a number of minor injuries have kept other linemen out for some of the preseason games, and the new unit hasn’t been able to play togethor. The Browns wouldn’t want to start Quinn’s career behind that shoddy line. The always present risk of injury is there, but moreso, how much benefit would he get learning behind such a line? Whether he plays 16 games or 11 games his rookie year, won’t make a huge difference, and playing 5 of his first games while having to run around all day won’t help him learn the game.

Finally, the Browns are clinging to that one small hope that they might actually compete this year. Charlie Frye, with his experience and ability to run around, makes him a better bet to win behind a subpar line and against the three division opponents the Browns open the season with.

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