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DENVER -- While quarterback Tim Tebow's rough passing performance in last week's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs did create some internal discussion about whether to prepare backup Brady Quinn during practice for possible action in Sunday's AFC Wild Card game against the Steelers,Philly Brown Panthers Jersey, the team later backed off the idea,Detroit Tigers Ian Kinsler Jersey, sources said Friday. Playoff & Super Bowl XLVI Picks Seven NFL.com and NFL Network analysts share predictions for the postseason and who will hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Quinn also told NFL.com -- both before and after an Internet report surfaced that he has been getting roughly half the first-team reps in practice this week -- that his repetitions have not changed at all this week. Via text message, Quinn said he hasn't gotten any extra reps in practice. Quinn reiterated his stance during a follow-up conversation after the report from ProFootballTalk.com first surfaced Friday afternoon. Quinn said he gets âmaybe a couple of reps a dayâ with the first-team offense,Adam Wainwright Cardinals Jersey, adding that usually he gets one or two repetitions -- âif anyâ -- on Fridays. He said he got two repetitions with the unit Friday. Asked about the internal discussions earlier in the week, which were disclosed by a team source,Gustav Engvall Sweden Jersey, Quinn said there have been other instances when he has been involved in talks about a possible package,San Francisco Giants Hunter Pence Jersey, but in any of those instances,Jimmie Foxx Red Sox Jersey, the team has later backed off and allowed Tebow to remain the team's sole quarterback. It is possible the Broncos still could put Tebow on a short leash after last Sunday's performance,Chicago Cubs Ryne Sandberg Jersey, but Quinn said that has not led to any more additional preparation in practice. Quinn,Rodolfo Pizarro Mexico Jersey, however,Patrick Roy Jersey Canada, has spent time throwing passes to wide receivers after practice has ended, as he did Friday. He also routinely prepares for games with a very different mindset than Tebow, since the offense would change dramatically if Quinn were to end up in the game. Follow Jeff Darlington on Twitter @JeffDarlington. |
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