QB Quinn Closing in on 100%

Brady Quinn, the Cleveland Browns' QB, who had pins inserted in his right index finger on Dec. 3rd, to repair a damaged extensor tendon and bone chip, has been throwing a football for about two weeks now. He says he is throwing around 60 - 70 balls a day with the same type of power and distance he had pre-injury.

The pins were removed in mid-January, and the rehab process began. He started by throwing foam balls and has worked his way back up to footballs. Quinn says he is pain-free and the surgery was 100% successful.

"Right now, I anticipate being able to participate fully in the off-season program (beginning March 16)," he said. "There's no doubt about it. I'm pretty much in the final phase of my rehab. It's a matter of making sure it's loose before I throw and gradually strengthening my finger as well as my grip."

With rehab going well Quinn is excited for next season and is preparing himself to compete to be the starting quarterback.