Browns terminate Derek Anderson's contract

[Arizona's Finest]

His 51% completion came in a dome (UofP).

He had Kellen Winslow and Braylon Edwards, who both had 1100+ yards IN 2007 who he still had in 2008

He also had Joe Jurevicius who was a great 3rd option

He had Jamal Lewis behind him who ran for 1300+ yards who he still had in 2008

You can blame external conditions all you want, but the bottom line is that other QBs in the league's present and past have had success despite less than perfect conditions. Jim Kelly was successful in Buffalo. Tom Brady in NE. Ben Roethilsbeerger and Terry Bradshaw in Pittsburgh.

If you are a good QB, you are going to produce despite the conditions.

And you mention the NE game where Kurt went 6 for 18. Matt Cassel did just fine in that game. Even Leinart had a better afternoon than Warner.

Its not inconceivable that he succeeds in AZ. Its just that I don't want a wild Jeff George like QB throwing wherever he wants more likely 65 yards down field. There are better options out there right now and Id like the Cards to scout them first before they check out Anderson

Alright TJ, your right he sucks.

Lets go after that Peyton Manning character

 

[TJ]

Alright TJ, your right he sucks.

Lets go after that Peyton Manning character

Sounds like the cards are going to go after your boy!

The deal we talked about is still on, pending its availability

 

[Stout]

I would much, much rather have Anderson as our backup than Whitehurst. I think Anderson wouldn't be a bad backup, and a guy to have until we can hopefully develop a draft pick.

 

[Chopper0080]

Derek Anderson is a solid "buy low" signing that at worst leaves us with backup QB who has started multiple games in his career. At best, he shows some skill in spots and we could possibly trade him fora 6th rounder down the road. You really can't be too deep at QB anymore. I am a fan of this move.

 

[dogpoo32]

Derek Anderson is a solid "buy low" signing that at worst leaves us with backup QB who has started multiple games in his career. At best, he shows some skill in spots and we could possibly trade him fora 6th rounder down the road. You really can't be too deep at QB anymore. I am a fan of this move.

 

[splitsecond]

Would rather sign him than give up a draft pick for Whitehurst.

this

 

[moklerman]

Dang, I wanted to 2nd that post! I guess I'll 2nd, the 2nd.

But another x-factor that I put stock in is coach Whis. At least in terms of forcing a QB to do things the right way. As far as raw material goes, Anderson's got a lot to work with and putting him in a system that caters to his strengths, as well as giving him a couple of real good targets again makes me very curious about his potential in Arizona.

It also helps to push Leinart. Unfortunately, Leinart is a razor's edge in terms of persona. I don't think you want to push him too hard, but I also think he needs to stay motivated.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Could QB Anderson fit in division?


Derek Anderson moves near the top of the list of available backup quarterbacks following his release from the Browns.

The Seahawks and Cardinals have obvious needs at the position. ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks the Cardinals could pursue Anderson. I'm not sure whether the Seahawks would ultimately have interest, but Anderson does have strong ties to the Northwest.

"After an excellent 2007 season, Anderson has been too erratic to be considered a true starter in this league," reads the Scouts Inc. breakdown on Anderson. "His arm strength is far and away his best attribute. Anderson doesn't put enough touch on his underneath throws and overall, isn't particularly accurate. When bodies are falling around him, his downfield focus is often compromised and he doesn't do well when the play doesn't go to script. He is also a terrible athlete for the position with heavy feet and the inability to avoid rushers. In his defense, Anderson's receivers did not help his cause in 2008."​

 

[Mitch]

Could QB Anderson fit in division?


Derek Anderson moves near the top of the list of available backup quarterbacks following his release from the Browns.

The Seahawks and Cardinals have obvious needs at the position. ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks the Cardinals could pursue Anderson. I'm not sure whether the Seahawks would ultimately have interest, but Anderson does have strong ties to the Northwest.

"After an excellent 2007 season, Anderson has been too erratic to be considered a true starter in this league," reads the Scouts Inc. breakdown on Anderson. "His arm strength is far and away his best attribute. Anderson doesn't put enough touch on his underneath throws and overall, isn't particularly accurate. When bodies are falling around him, his downfield focus is often compromised and he doesn't do well when the play doesn't go to script. He is also a terrible athlete for the position with heavy feet and the inability to avoid rushers. In his defense, Anderson's receivers did not help his cause in 2008."
​

Anderson is an enigma...and he's not the athlete Whitehurst is, and Whitehurst has a better arm...but the immobile Anderson has the experience and requires no compensation.

I trust in Whiz's instincts. If we have to give up a 3rd rounder to get a guy who has the mobility and arm strength of Aaron Rodgers, I say that's fine with me.

In Whiz I trust.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Anderson is an enigma...and he's not the athlete Whitehurst is, and Whitehurst has a better arm...but the immobile Anderson has the experience and requires no compensation.

I trust in Whiz's instincts. If we have to give up a 3rd rounder to get a guy who has the mobility and arm strength of Aaron Rodgers, I say that's fine with me.

In Whiz I trust.

Boldin and a 5th, for Rhodes (4) and Whitehurst (3).... I really, really don't think so.

As has been mentioned; it's a fairly common recruiting technique to meet with RFA's you like a year before they become unrestricted.

 

[Goober Man]

Anderson is an enigma...and he's not the athlete Whitehurst is, and Whitehurst has a better arm...but the immobile Anderson has the experience and requires no compensation.

I trust in Whiz's instincts. If we have to give up a 3rd rounder to get a guy who has the mobility and arm strength of Aaron Rodgers, I say that's fine with me.

In Whiz I trust.

I think no one can say Whitehurst has a better arm or athlete unless they've seen him practice since he hasn't even been in a NFL game...Some say hes only thrown 2 passes since 2006...Can't really judge anything based on that.

 

[Mitch]

I think no one can say Whitehurst has a better arm or athlete unless they've seen him practice since he hasn't even been in a NFL game...Some say hes only thrown 2 passes since 2006...Can't really judge anything based on that.

I can't tell you how many times I've read from different sources, "The Chargers LOVE his arm." Over and over.

There's credence to this.

The fact that Whiz, surveying the QB options would single him out, is fine by me.

I think too, Whiz is far more excited about Whitehurst's prospects than any rookie QB who might be available in the 3rd round. It's not a great draft pool for QBs, is it?

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Derek Anderson says "ruthless" Browns fans "don't deserve a winner"

Former Browns quarterback Derek Anderson, cut on Tuesday by the team, ripped Cleveland fans via an e-mail sent to Jeff Schudel of the News-Herald.

"The fans are ruthless and don't deserve a winner," Anderson said. "I will never forget getting cheered when I was injured. I know at times I wasn't great. I hope and pray I'm playing when my team comes to town and [we] roll them."

Anderson also said that, after the 2009 season ended, he heard from no one with the organization until learning that he had been cut.

The cheering incident to which Anderson refers occurred in November 2008, when fans reacted happily to the fact that Anderson was on the ground, writhing in pain. As it turned out, he had torn a knee ligament.

The team's quarterback quandary traces to the 2007 season. Rookie Brady Quinn held out in a contract dispute, making Anderson the backup to Charlie Frye in Week One. Frye was benched during the 34-7 loss to the Steelers, and he was traded to Seattle a couple of days later. Anderson took the reins.

It was presumed that Anderson was merely holding the spot until Quinn was ready, which of course meant that Anderson experienced no pressure. Which allowed him to hold the ball a little more loosely and play well. Until the playoffs were on the line and the pressure caused him not to play well.

After the season, the Browns badly misread the situation, re-signing Anderson and making him the starter. Inevitably, he held the ball tighter and looked over his shoulder and ultimately was benched. After Quinn was injured, Anderson returned, only to suffer the knee injury that prompted fans to applaud.

 

[Doc Cardinal]

Anderson is an enigma...and he's not the athlete Whitehurst is, and Whitehurst has a better arm...but the immobile Anderson has the experience and requires no compensation.

I trust in Whiz's instincts. If we have to give up a 3rd rounder to get a guy who has the mobility and arm strength of Aaron Rodgers, I say that's fine with me.

In Whiz I trust.

What Mitch said.....oh...and by the way as someone whose sons are Brown's fans which means I watch them frequently.....Anderson sucks.

Let's try and get Whitehurst without a 3rd round pick...it is possible.

 

[clif]

If I was him I would go to Seattle where he would be one hit away from being the starter in place of a 34 year old slumping QB with a back problem. Here he would be locked in a battle with another former #1 pick trying to make his mark. No thanks.

If I'm the Cardinals.... I'm all over him. What the hell does Cleveland know about good QB's? How many have they had in their history that were ever worth a damn. Bernie Kosar and who else?

 

[Shane]

If I was him I would go to Seattle where he would be one hit away from being the starter in place of a 34 year old slumping QB with a back problem. Here he would be locked in a battle with another former #1 pick trying to make his mark. No thanks.

If I'm the Cardinals.... I'm all over him. What the hell does Cleveland know about good QB's? How many have they had in their history that were ever worth a damn. Bernie Kosar and who else?

I think you could say that Clevelands new regime would recognize good QB play when they see it. (Holmgren)

 

[Dayman]

http://twitter.com/cardschatter

Sent to ESPN.com: QB Derek Anderson will visit the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday and the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, ...

 

[Shane]

Nice parting shot

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d816d8379&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I think you could say that Clevelands new regime would recognize good QB play when they see it. (Holmgren)

i would tend to agree but they did bring in Seneca Wallace, who has rarely seen his name and good QB play in the same sentence.

 

[vinnymac]

I would love Anderson to come in & compete againist Leinart. Anderson could return to Pro bowl form with the recievers the Cardinal have. All for the signing for Anderson. Also wouldn't mind Marc Bulger eithier if he becomes a free agent.

 

[rode kardinaal]

I guess it means they won't seriously consider any kind of competition for Matt.

Guy has a 52.9% career completion percentage, 46 TDs with 45 INT, a 69.7 QBR, and he even has a probowl season worked into those stats somehow. Don't care how bad his receivers were, as someone else said i believe on another forum, those are Jamarcus Russell-like numbers.

I'm hoping for the best with Leinart, but if Leinart doesn't pan out or gets injured, we would be stuck with one of the worst quarterbacks in the league over the last few years. I know, i know, in Whizitrust. But still....

 

[Arizona's Finest]

I guess it means they won't seriously consider any kind of competition for Matt.

Guy has a 52.9% career completion percentage, 46 TDs with 45 INT, a 69.7 QBR, and he even has a probowl season worked into those stats somehow. Don't care how bad his receivers were, as someone else said i believe on another forum, those are Jamarcus Russell-like numbers.

I'm hoping for the best with Leinart, but if Leinart doesn't pan out or gets injured, we would be stuck with one of the worst quarterbacks in the league over the last few years. I know, i know, in Whizitrust. But still....

Again, you do realize that 26 year old QB's are available for a reason, right?

Who do you want to bring in? I will tear up Bulger and Delhomme if you mention either of them, and the all of a sudden god like David Carr has already been signed.

There is just nothing better available that has more positive previou experience and is not more then a one year stop gap (FYI we ain't winning the Super Bowl with Bulger or Delohomme, so its best that the backup QB has at least SOME upward mobility).

So again, who do you want? Peyton isn't available. Neither is Big Ben or Matt Ryan.

I think Anderson is as legitimate "competition" as you can find for Leinart.

 

[Mulli]

Again, you do realize that 26 year old QB's are available for a reason, right?

Who do you want to bring in? I will tear up Bulger and Delhomme if you mention either of them, and the all of a sudden god like David Carr has already been signed.

There is just nothing better available that has more positive previou experience and is not more then a one year stop gap (FYI we ain't winning the Super Bowl with Bulger or Delohomme, so its best that the backup QB has at least SOME upward mobility).

So again, who do you want? Peyton isn't available. Neither is Big Ben or Matt Ryan.

I think Anderson is as legitimate "competition" as you can find for Leinart.

Wouldn't have a problem with Bulger.

Or Anderson, I guess.

 

[CaptTurbo]

I hope we get Anderson. He had a great year in 2007 but that Browns team is just plain awful. Montana in his prime would be 4-12 on that team.

Talented guy solid backup and can get a win if he has to come in.

 

[KD75]

That's the point

Again, you do realize that 26 year old QB's are available for a reason, right?

Who do you want to bring in? I will tear up Bulger and Delhomme if you mention either of them, and the all of a sudden god like David Carr has already been signed.

There is just nothing better available that has more positive previou experience and is not more then a one year stop gap (FYI we ain't winning the Super Bowl with Bulger or Delohomme, so its best that the backup QB has at least SOME upward mobility).

So again, who do you want? Peyton isn't available. Neither is Big Ben or Matt Ryan.

I think Anderson is as legitimate "competition" as you can find for Leinart.

The options are EXTREMELY limited. Can't have two rookies as backups.