Derek Anderson

All it proved to me is how utterly atrocious the Browns are. Derek Anderson was FINALLY replaced by Brady Quinn, but only after it was clear Quinn would not get 70% of the year’s offensive snaps and therefore not trigger $11 million dollars worth of bonuses. I guess going 6 for 17 with two interceptions was enough for Mangini. Just ridiculous. Every aspect of that organization has major issues.

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lack of continuity at the quarterback position has stymied their production, since current starter Derek Anderson is not as accurate but has a bigger arm than former starter Brady Quinn. For an offense that supposedly focuses on crisp short passes, Anderson would seem not to fit Eric Mangini's gameplan, but what do I know? He's apparently a genius. (It could also have to do with not paying Quinn $11 million in roster bonuses if he takes 70% of the offensive snaps this season. Just maybe.)

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“I want to run a ball control offense, so I’ll have Derek Anderson as my starter! Going 2 for 17 is efficient enough for me!” He needs to stop, just like Cleveland’s winning streak will on Sunday. Pittsburgh should lay the wood to these streaking Browns.  

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Game. Ever. Derek Anderson goes 2 for 13 in a WIN. Mangini should have stuck with Brady Quinn. In Buffalo, things could be even worse after signing T.O. in the offseason. Dick Jauron will lose his job during this season. You can almost lock it in. 

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The players hate Eric Mangini and he can't stand firm on a quarterback for more than six minutes. Derek Anderson may be starting this week, but I don't think Brady Quinn will stay on the sidelines all season.

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The crazy part came when Eric Mangini benched Brady Quinn in the second half for Derek Anderson only to see Anderson throw three interceptions. Stick with Quinn. 

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notes, how odd was it for Browns head coach Eric Mangini to not play competing QB's Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson during their final preseason game? I guess that decision has already been made, despite Mangini's lack of information. I'd give the nod to Quinn for his accuracy, but Anderson has the stronger arm.

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The ceremonial fireworks of the opening weeks of free agency have finally started dying down and there’s a lot of dust to clear through. A few teams have made some big strides, immediately raising their hopes for 2008 with key acquisitions and retainers. I’m pretty sure we can all agree that the Browns are probably the poster child for this offseason. On the heels of a ten-win season in which they were unfortunately robbed of a playoff spot, the team too good for a logo had much to look forward to – rising young talent in Edwards (who finally learned how to catch short passes over the middle) and Winslow (who finally realized it wasn’t a good idea to pop wheelies on your bike in May), a terrific offensive line with a young left tackle quickly making a name for himself, a defense that could only really improve. Now, they’ve set themselves up for great success by bringing in talent on both sides of the ball. Re-signing Anderson was a must in my opinion, and the Browns will be all the happier seeing him rather than future franchise QB Quinn trying to direct the offense. Giving Quinn more time as a spectator will aid the transition from college and help him adjust for when he eventually makes his debut. Sure, some would argue that Quinn deserves his shot now, but no one can say that the extra time won’t hurt – two years on the bench is the most valued experience for a fresh QB. With Anderson, even if he does prove to be nothing more than a flash in the pan (as we might suspect from the closing weeks of last season), Quinn is waiting in the ranks. The Browns’ offense also became much more explosive with the addition of Stallworth, a legit speedster who seems to be on a new team each season. The Saints, Eagles, Pats -- can’t we get some consistency? Millions of fantasy owners don’t want to gamble on you each year! We like sure things! (Ironic side note: There are no sure things in fantasy football.)

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There’s no bigger of a surprise than quarterback Derek Anderson. A third year player and former sixth round pick, Anderson has been instrumental in pulling the Browns from the ashes.

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Unfortunately, slow starts are Derek Anderson’s modus operandi. While Anderson is having a highly successful season--he was just voted in as a Pro Bowl alternate--it cannot be forgotten that Anderson has a penchant for poor play early in games.

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,” fans called in to voice their anxiety about the quarterback situation. 

Derek Anderson, just 24 years old, is having a sensational season for a man who lost the

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third selection in next month's draft, the Browns should not give up on Charlie Frye.  Or Derek Anderson for that matter.  With a competent rushing attack, the Browns don't need a superstar at quarterback.

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Cleveland’s restricted free agent Derek Anderson came out of nowhere in 2007 to lead the young Browns to a 10 win season which left them just shy of the play-offs.  So why not resign him?  They could, but what would they do with local hero Brady Quinn, who Miami and the Cam Cameron administration passed on last April? 

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They had Derek Anderson prove that he can be a top ten quarterback. Something great to know when you have first round pick Brady Quinn waiting in the wings. His breakout coincided with the play of Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow. While the latter was already a known commodity, Braylon really needed to show that he deserved the status that comes with being the number three overall draft pick a few years back.

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