Derek Anderson Talk

by Matty I on Jan 9, 2008 4:59 PM EST in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

So I've been hearing a lot, especially today, about the Dolphins potentially trading for Derek Anderson. Apparently, 790 AM has been talking a lot about this today. I haven't been listening myself, but I've gotten a few e-mails about this. I guess what's being said is that Anderson is the kind of QB that Bill Parcells usually likes. Yada yada yada.

First of all, that's not entirely true. I seem to recall Bill winning some titles with Phil Simms under center. And if memory serves me correctly, Simms was no bigger than 6'3. Also, like I've said before, giving up whatever it is Cleveland will be asking for, and because he's a RFA, it'll likely be a 1st and a 3rd round pick, the Dolphins would be absolutely crazy to bring him in.

Incase you don't know my feelings on Anderson, I suggest you read this article about Derek. Basically, it says he makes more bad throws than either John Beck and Cleo Lemon. The basic premise is that Anderson is more a product of having very good to borderline great skill position players around him and a top 10 offensive line blocking in front of him.

And to top it off, Browns' GM Phil Savage is saying that Anderson will be the team's starting quarterback in 2008. Here's an excerpt from the article:

Savage also said that Derek Anderson is the starting quarterback heading into next season. Savage said Anderson has earned the chance to be the Browns starting quarterback again in 2008, following his breakout 2007 season, in which he was named a Pro Bowl alternate.

He said the Browns feel Anderson should have "a chance to go into the batter's box and swing for the fences next years. Our expectation is that he'll hit some home runs for us.''

Savage said, in effect, that this means both Anderson and Brady Quinn are off the market for 2008. Crennel had said earlier that Anderson was the starter as of now, but that the team would listen to offers.

This, of course, could be a ploy to try and get Anderson's asking price up even higher, but I doubt that when you consider it's already high enough. And if the Browns were willing to part with him, I think that would seriously say something about the kind of player Anderson is. You don't just trade away franchise quarterbacks in this league. If the Browns were willing to deal him, then that sends up red flags to me. However, I think Savage is stating the truth here and I believe the Browns do plan on keeping Anderson for at least another year.

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Put it to bed

Browns re-signed Anderson today - obviously this doesn't guarantee he is staying in Cleveland, but hes no longer a restricted FA.

by artiscursive on Jan 9, 2008 5:49 PM EST reply actions

they re-signed him?

I didn't see that anywhere.

by Matty I on Jan 9, 2008 6:03 PM EST up reply actions

No Signing Reports

Just Cleveland reporting that Anderson is the starter for 2008 as Matty I mentioned.....I really like Anderson & I feel he would be our best aquisition for who is availble....had breakout season, young, big with a lot of upside potential...on the flip side I don't feel Cleveland will let him go...even if they are high on Brady...too much to lose, especially if Brady gets injured(that is if he can become an effective stater)!

by MassFinFan65 on Jan 9, 2008 6:30 PM EST up reply actions

Cleveland is to cheap

to spend money on Anderson. They would rather trade him while he's hot than wait until the end of next year and he walks without compensation. So yes I believe they are talking him up trying to get two picks for him this year. No way does bill give up the number one pick plus a third to get him. Not to mention Anderson would want a new contract and not be tendered. If we can get him for a fourth this yr and a conditional pick next year depending on his performance as to how high a pick it is. I would do it. This way it will give us time to let Beck develope and not rush him into the line of fire to quick. Sign Anderson to a new Three year contract and after that third yr.sign him to a big contract or go with Beck.

by jvw on Jan 9, 2008 6:38 PM EST reply actions

Anderson is younger then Beck

If we get Anderson....let Beck & Anderson battle it out.... Beck can't wait too long!

by MassFinFan65 on Jan 9, 2008 6:44 PM EST up reply actions

Jump the gun

ESPN's link this morning said "Browns extend Crennel, re-sign Anderson" however the actual story reads that they "plan" to re-sign him.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3188401

Still, we aren't getting Derek Anderson nor do I want him. Lets not forget this is someone who couldn't beat Charlie Frye for the starting QB job last year.

by artiscursive on Jan 10, 2008 7:19 AM EST reply actions