Quarterback Controversy

Like it or not, the Browns are well on the way to having a quarterback controversy. Last off-season the Browns traded a fourth round draft pick to Seattle for Trent Dilfer. At the time, the idea was that he would be a good caretaker QB while a young QB was developed. He had a reputation as a QB who played smart and wouldn't make big mistakes. So much for that theory. The team has five losses and in each of those losses Dilfer's fumbles and/or interceptions have been a key factor. Dilfer's poor play had already sparked media questions to the coach about playing the rookie, Charlie Frye. This morning, step two of a quarterback controversy arrived in the form of a teammate publicly suggesting a change.

Browns top pick Braylon Edwards said Monday that switching to rookie quarterback Charlie Frye -- which coach Romeo Crennel is contemplating -- would jumpstart the Browns' beleaguered offense. "I think Charlie would bring a little more life, because he's younger," said Edwards. "He's younger and he has more spunk. He'd be excited and jacked out of his mind to play, so if he came in there, it would be just a different attitude in terms of excitement and energy level, because he's a young guy [who] would be getting a shot. I think that would be the difference."

I've previously said I'd rather Frye spend the season watching and learning from the sidelines instead of flat on his back under a defensive lineman. However, the team is in danger of completely losing confidence in Dilfer. My guess is Crennel will give Dilfer one more start. A poor first half against the Titans and Frye will take over in the third quarter.