Eric Mangini made yesterday’s rumor official Wednesday morning, naming Brady Quinn the starter (again) for the Browns:

“He’s had good weeks of practice,‘’ said Mangini. "He’s worked hard since the first transition was made. I look forward to him taking advantage of this opportunity and helping us improve.’’ […]

“I like to think guys continue to improve throughout the course of the season,‘’ Mangini said. "There are times where I fell like he really knew where to go with the ball. I’ve seen him make a lot of good decisions. If you make a mistake, you make a mistake.’’ […]

“I really like Derek Anderson,‘’ said Mangini. "It’s an opportunity for him to continue to grow and I think he will.’’

Quinn gets to play the Ravens in his first game back, which should result in a Monday night match-up that’ll be slightly less entertaining than Sunday night’s Pats-Colts game.

Browns coach Eric Mangini is expected to officially announce the starting QB for Week 10 on Wednesday, but -- as is often the case -- Adam Schefter may have already ruined the surprise. According to him, Brady Quinn will once again be the Browns quarterback.

Quinn last played in Week 3 against the same Ravens team he will (reportedly) start against this Sunday. He was replaced halfway through the game by Derek Anderson, who has been the QB ever since despite putting up historically awful numbers (42% completions; 4.4 yards per completion; 2 TDs to 9INTs; etc.).

So, why would Mangini make the move to Quinn now after sticking by Anderson the previous six weeks? [CONSPIRACY THEORY ALERT] It could have something to do with that 70% clause in Quinn's contract, which has been much publicized. In case you need a refresher, Cleveland owes Quinn an $11 million bonus if he plays 70% of the offensive snaps this season. Obviously at this point in the season, it would be virtually impossible to reach that plateau.

Regardless of the money issue, starting Quinn is the right decision this week. And the week before. And just about every week previous.