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03/16/2010 - Englewood, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brady Quinn officially became a member of the Denver Broncos on Monday after passing his physical and was immediately inundated with questions if he'll go into training camp trying to wrestle the starting quarterback job away from Kyle Orton.
"I think every quarterback on our roster wants to play," Quinn said during a teleconference Monday. "Believe me, whether it's Tom [Brandstater], Kyle, or myself, we're all quarterbacks. Believe me, we're going to be team players first, but we all want to be out there playing on the field. Coach [Josh] McDaniels makes that decision. It's not up to us."
Quinn was traded over the weekend from Cleveland in a deal that netted the Browns fullback Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick.
The 25-year-old Quinn, a former Notre Dame star, played in 10 games for the Browns last season throwing for 1,339 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions. He played in just 14 games over three seasons in Cleveland after being a first-round pick by the Browns in 2007.
"I don't want to debate whether I got a fair shot, that's all behind me," Quinn said. "It's a great opportunity here in Denver. That's what I'm focused on, that's what I'm excited about. You can't change the past three years."
Asked whether he's been told by McDaniels if he'll actually receive a chance at the starting job, Quinn remained evasive.
"Those conversations are private at this point, but I think all of us quarterbacks are going to be working our best to make each other better," he said. "I think that's going to make our team better in the long run."
McDaniels also hasn't commented publicly since the trade, creating more speculation that the Broncos will have a quarterback battle in training camp for the top job.
Orton, who was traded from Chicago for Jay Cutler prior to last season, played in all 16 games for Denver last season and threw for a career-best 3,802 yards with 21 touchdowns and was picked off 12 times.
"From watching him, you can see he's an accurate, smart player," Quinn said of Orton. "He's got a lot of talent. He's done a great job of continuing to get better."
Denver reduced its QB roster on Monday too, releasing Chris Simms.
<< Boozer, Jazz dominate reeling Wizards
Salt Lake City, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carlos Boozer led the way with 23 points
and nine rebounds, and the Jazz sent the reeling Wizards to their eighth
consecutive defeat, 112-89, at EnergySolutions Arena.
Deron Williams added 17 poin
<< Brooks sinks winning shot as Rockets stop Nuggets
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Aaron Brooks scored 31 points and drained the
game-winning jumper with 2.9 seconds left to lift the Houston Rockets over the
Denver Nuggets, 125-123 at the Toyota Center.
Kevin Martin added 29 points and L
<< Rangers' Hamilton leaves game with hand injury
Surprise, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton
exited Monday night's Cactus League game against the San Francisco Giants in
the third inning after taking a pitch off his left hand.
Giants pitcher Madison B
<< Nadal and Djokovic sneak into fourth round at Indian Wells
Indian Wells, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - World No. 2 Novak Djokovic barely survived
his third-round match Monday at the $4.5 million BNP Paribas Open, an ATP
World Tour Masters event, while world No. 3 Rafael Nadal cruised in two sets
against Croati
Jankovic moves on; Azarenka, Clijsters exit at Indian Wells >>
Indian Wells, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sixth-seeded Jelena Jankovic snuck into
the fourth round, while third-seeded Victoria Azarenka and 14th-seeded Kim
Clijsters were third-round losers Monday at the $4.5 million BNP Paribas Open
tennis
Bryant and Lakers hang on against Warriors >>
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and the Los
Angeles Lakers held on for a 124-121 win over Golden State, their ninth
straight win over the Warriors.
Pau Gasol added 26 points, while Andrew Bynum c
Booker ready for final NCAA chance >>
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -Devin Booker recalls the frustration of teammate and older brother, Trevor, last weekend after their highly regarded Clemson team was upset in its opening game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.Devin, a Clemson freshman
Big 12 sets record with 7 NCAA bids >>
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -The Big 12's coaches spent an entire season, even some time before it, telling anyone who'd listen this was the conference's strongest year ever.Turns out, they were right.The Big 12 earned a conference-record seven NCAA tourn
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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