Elmo to Compete for Starting QB
With the Tribe out of contention in the American League Central Division, Cleveland fans have their hearts set on a daily training-camp battle between Brady Quinn vs. Derek Anderson. However, the waters of Lake Erie are murkier now that Mangini has announced that Elmo will also have a shot at the starting spot. “Elmo brings a competitive nature, and the intensity and emotion that you want on the field,” he said from his office in Berea. “He is very ticklish, and NFL defenses may try to exploit that, but he has so many intangibles that are positive, so we want to give him a shot. Ultimately, the decision is going to be mine and hopefully I can make the right decision for the team.” This could be the most bizarre QB battle of the summer when you consider that a puppet from Sesame Street has never played a down in the NFL. Adding to the intrigue is the fact that Anderson has never been the greatest of practice quarterbacks and Quinn has had limited experience as a starter.
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