Adam Schefter reports D.Anderson signs with Browns (1 Viewer)

[midnightxxxx]

POSTED 10:25 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008

ANDERSON STAYS PUT

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Browns have agreed to terms with quarterback Derek Anderson on a three-year deal.

Schefter reports that Anderson will receive over $14 million in guaranteed money.

The three-year contract gives the Browns an opportunity to defer the ultimate decision in the Derek v. Brady debate. It also allows the Browns to bench Anderson if he tanks as the starter; with a six-year, big-money deal, the Browns as a practical matter would have been required to give Anderson more opportunities.

The loser in all of this is Brady Quinn, and it traces to his 2007 holdout. If he had reported to camp on time, he likely would have been first in line to play after Charlie Frye.

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

I use to work for the station that aired the Notre Dame games in South Bend....I met Brady a couple times....lets just say it could not of happened to a nicer guy

There is a reason why he was passed over in the draft, and why the Browns don't seem to really care about his PT...he is possible the worst person and Ego maniac ever.

I think he is an incredible talent.... but He is a Bag O feminine hygene product.

P.S....... Notre Dame Sux <---True Story!!!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

 

[B-Deep]

I use to work for the station that aired the Notre Dame games in South Bend....I met Brady a couple times....lets just say it could not of happened to a nicer guy There is a reason why he was passed over in the draft, and why the Browns don't seem to really care about his PT...he is possible the worst person and Ego maniac ever.I think he is an incredible talent.... but He is a Bag O feminine hygene product.P.S....... Notre Dame Sux <---True Story!!!

wowsomeone who hates notre dame and does not like Brady Quinn...I have never met someone like that.

 

[B-Deep]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

Does he have any leverage though?The browns seem to hold all the cards.

 

[PatrickT]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

Does he have any leverage though?The browns seem to hold all the cards.

Perhaps the Falcons can pry him out of there, and save that high draft pick for a DL. Not that I don't like Ryan, I just want to build the trenches first.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

I use to work for the station that aired the Notre Dame games in South Bend....I met Brady a couple times....lets just say it could not of happened to a nicer guy There is a reason why he was passed over in the draft, and why the Browns don't seem to really care about his PT...he is possible the worst person and Ego maniac ever.I think he is an incredible talent.... but He is a Bag O feminine hygene product.P.S....... Notre Dame Sux <---True Story!!!

wowsomeone who hates notre dame and does not like Brady Quinn...I have never met someone like that.

Just thought I'd give my insight....i know first hand how he really is tho, thats why i dont like him

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

Does he have any leverage though?The browns seem to hold all the cards.

I agree. The only thing that he has done so far is fall in the draft and back up a 24 year old probowl QB. Right now he has to be upset at himself for not getting to training camp on time.

 

[eefflrat]

Unfortunately for Quinn he could be watching on the sidelines for quite some time. Like Aaron Rodgers.

If i were the Browns, I'd put out feelers for Quinn, while he still has value, and he could be a franchise QB for some other team. They could get a second for him now, I don't think their cap hit would be unmanageable.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

Does he have any leverage though?The browns seem to hold all the cards.

They do with Quinn. The cards they DON'T hold however are draft cards. Without a first or second rounder, I'm sure they'll listen to offers.If I'm Miami, I offer the 2.01 at first and then throw in one of their two 3rds if I had to.

 

[stbugs]

Arrrghh. My keeper roster just got incredibly harder, although I like DA there since Edwards is my #1 keeper (14th round). I am going to be waiting till all the news is done because it will be between Brady (3rd - last year to keep him), DA (10th) and Turner (9th) in a PPR league with 4pt TD passes. I need to wait till Moss signs and find out where Turner goes. At least the off season is interesting.

 

[eefflrat]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

Does he have any leverage though?The browns seem to hold all the cards.

They do with Quinn. The cards they DON'T hold however are draft cards. Without a first or second rounder, I'm sure they'll listen to offers.If I'm Miami, I offer the 2.01 at first and then throw in one of their two 3rds if I had to.

I'm thinking like you, I feel Quinn is worth a second right now, and the Fins could pay that easily.

 

[Couch Potato]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

Does he have any leverage though?The browns seem to hold all the cards.

They do with Quinn. The cards they DON'T hold however are draft cards. Without a first or second rounder, I'm sure they'll listen to offers.If I'm Miami, I offer the 2.01 at first and then throw in one of their two 3rds if I had to.

I was about to post something like this. A CLE - MIA deal would seem to make good sense for both teams.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

Does he have any leverage though?The browns seem to hold all the cards.

They do with Quinn. The cards they DON'T hold however are draft cards. Without a first or second rounder, I'm sure they'll listen to offers.If I'm Miami, I offer the 2.01 at first and then throw in one of their two 3rds if I had to.

I'm thinking like you, I feel Quinn is worth a second right now, and the Fins could pay that easily.

It would probably take that extra third rounder, but it would be worth it. They get the guy the fans wanted last year but pay less for it plus now he has a year in the league.The Browns get another high pick and an extra third plus they get rid of a QB controversy that's sure to fester.I think it's a win-win. If the Fins were able to come out of rounds 1 & 2 with Chris Long and Brady Quinn, at the expense of just a third rounder, I think they'd take that in a heartbeat.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Arrrghh. My keeper roster just got incredibly harder, although I like DA there since Edwards is my #1 keeper (14th round). I am going to be waiting till all the news is done because it will be between Brady (3rd - last year to keep him), DA (10th) and Turner (9th) in a PPR league with 4pt TD passes. I need to wait till Moss signs and find out where Turner goes. At least the off season is interesting.

Good for you....

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

Does he have any leverage though?The browns seem to hold all the cards.

They do with Quinn. The cards they DON'T hold however are draft cards. Without a first or second rounder, I'm sure they'll listen to offers.If I'm Miami, I offer the 2.01 at first and then throw in one of their two 3rds if I had to.

I was about to post something like this. A CLE - MIA deal would seem to make good sense for both teams.

I know Beck is from the old regime, but we don't know how Tuna views his QB situation right now either. Quinn could be a franchise qb worth pursing if you don't think Beck is going to be, especially for the price you may be able to get him for.

 

[B-Deep]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

Does he have any leverage though?The browns seem to hold all the cards.

They do with Quinn. The cards they DON'T hold however are draft cards. Without a first or second rounder, I'm sure they'll listen to offers.If I'm Miami, I offer the 2.01 at first and then throw in one of their two 3rds if I had to.

I don't know, it seems clear to me tha they want to keep anderson, but they are not 100% sold on him being the long term answer. sure they gave him a contract, but they could eat that contract if he sucks this season, doubly so since they have quinn so cheap.I think they are content to sit on quinn for the duration of either his or anderson's contract

 

[wadegarrett]

Also, because Quinn's incentives are tied heavily to playing time, his chances of earning big money have now dropped dramatically.

His agent is going to bust balls to get him out of there.

Does he have any leverage though?The browns seem to hold all the cards.

They do with Quinn. The cards they DON'T hold however are draft cards. Without a first or second rounder, I'm sure they'll listen to offers.If I'm Miami, I offer the 2.01 at first and then throw in one of their two 3rds if I had to.

I'm thinking like you, I feel Quinn is worth a second right now, and the Fins could pay that easily.

It would probably take that extra third rounder, but it would be worth it.

Would Anderson fetch the same?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Would Anderson fetch the same?

A second and third? I would think so. The problem when it involves a first and third is that the Fins aren't going to give up the #1 overall for Anderson. But the 2.01? That's definitely an easier pill to swallow.

 

[Max Power]

My guess is Brady could go for a 2nd, 3rd and A Solid Vet on D.

Browns are still a boarderline playoff team in the AFC, Trading Quinn would give them the best chance to win

 

[Chunky Soup]

Poor Browns. IMO Anderson is holding back (not as much as Frye) the franchise. I don't know if he belongs in the "above average" category for QB.

 

[Bobcat10]

I don't see the Browns moving Quinn just to get into the early parts of this draft. Probably earliest would be next offseason.

 

[wadegarrett]

Might just be me, but I'm not sure the Browns would trade fan favorite Quinn instead of Anderson.

 

[B-Deep]

Might just be me, but I'm not sure the Browns would trade fan favorite Quinn instead of Anderson.

In no way do I think quinn is a fan favorite

 

[wadegarrett]

Might just be me, but I'm not sure the Browns would trade fan favorite Quinn instead of Anderson.

In no way do I think quinn is a fan favorite

Compare Quinn's and Anderson's jersey sales and let me know if you change your mind.

 

[Liquid Tension]

Anderson looked good at times last year, but I would be concerned that after teams got tape on him he didn't play that well. In his final 7 games he had 9 TD's and 9 picks.

 

[amnesiac]

Might just be me, but I'm not sure the Browns would trade fan favorite Quinn instead of Anderson.

In no way do I think quinn is a fan favorite

Compare Quinn's and Anderson's jersey sales and let me know if you change your mind.

isn't Quinn in the top five in the entire NFL in jersey sales last year?

 

[B-Deep]

Might just be me, but I'm not sure the Browns would trade fan favorite Quinn instead of Anderson.

In no way do I think quinn is a fan favorite

Compare Quinn's and Anderson's jersey sales and let me know if you change your mind.

I didn't

 

[wadegarrett]

Cleveland Browns quarterback carousel is turning

by Tony Grossi

Friday February 29, 2008, 10:58 AM

Do the Browns have a trade in the works for Derek Anderson?

That's the obvious question after reports that the quarterback agreed to terms this morning to a three-year deal.

Less than 12 hours earlier, Browns GM Phil Savage said he would not raise the club's offer of $20 million with $10 million in guarantees. Then the Columbus Dispatch reported the Browns upped the offer to about $24 million with $12 million in guarantees.

Savage also said the Browns would not trade Anderson for less than first- and third-round picks. But given the apparent change in contract offers, it's possible Savage could change his mind on a trade, too.

The Browns are presently without picks in the first and second rounds of the draft after they swapped their second-round pick to Green Bay for franchise defensive tackle Corey Williams. The first went last year to Dallas to move up and select Brady Quinn.

So now the Browns have a quarterback controversy, a defensive tackle and no picks in the first and second rounds.

There's got to be more to this.

 

[wadegarrett]

Might just be me, but I'm not sure the Browns would trade fan favorite Quinn instead of Anderson.

In no way do I think quinn is a fan favorite

Compare Quinn's and Anderson's jersey sales and let me know if you change your mind.

I didn't

Well then I'll just flat out tell you you're wrong then.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Anderson looked good at times last year, but I would be concerned that after teams got tape on him he didn't play that well. In his final 7 games he had 9 TD's and 9 10 picks.

Fixed. Also threw 57 INTs in 43 games in college and was a career 50% passer, so I'm not sure that Browns fans optimistic that he's going to make a quantum leap in accuracy next year are going to be very pleased. Cleveland blew this - they had the perfect situation with Anderson tendered - they could have either recouped a 1st and 3rd round pick for him if someone else signed him, which is a LOT more than he's worth, or they could have let him start this season for far less money than they guaranteed him and still left the door open for Quinn to take over in 2010. Now they're all but tied to Anderson and Quinn is going to languish on the bench, not hitting his incentives, which means they're going to be desperate to escape Cleveland.

 

[B-Deep]

Might just be me, but I'm not sure the Browns would trade fan favorite Quinn instead of Anderson.

In no way do I think quinn is a fan favorite

Compare Quinn's and Anderson's jersey sales and let me know if you change your mind.

I didn't

Well then I'll just flat out tell you you're wrong then.

thanks!I have not seen many quinn jerseys at the games, i don;t know many fans that have them, i know more notre dame fans that have them then I do browns fans.Most Browns fans I speak to think he is an over rated crybaby who is more suited for commercials then calling plays. I have not heard people calling for him to start, I have heard most Browns fans happy that Anderson has signed again. So yes, that is my oppinion. A lot of quinn jersys sold after the draft and have never seen the light of day since.I'm glad you know so much more about the situation though.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Cleveland Browns quarterback carousel is turning

by Tony Grossi

Friday February 29, 2008, 10:58 AM

Do the Browns have a trade in the works for Derek Anderson?

That's the obvious question after reports that the quarterback agreed to terms this morning to a three-year deal.

Less than 12 hours earlier, Browns GM Phil Savage said he would not raise the club's offer of $20 million with $10 million in guarantees. Then the Columbus Dispatch reported the Browns upped the offer to about $24 million with $12 million in guarantees.

Savage also said the Browns would not trade Anderson for less than first- and third-round picks. But given the apparent change in contract offers, it's possible Savage could change his mind on a trade, too.

The Browns are presently without picks in the first and second rounds of the draft after they swapped their second-round pick to Green Bay for franchise defensive tackle Corey Williams. The first went last year to Dallas to move up and select Brady Quinn.

So now the Browns have a quarterback controversy, a defensive tackle and no picks in the first and second rounds.

There's got to be more to this.

If it's a sign-and-trade deal, then they're in good shape, but why not wait a few days to see if anyone offered him a long-term deal? From everything posted here, there were at least 4 teams willing to give up the 1st and 3rd for him, unless that was a lot of BS (which wouldn't shock me)

 

[stbugs]

Arrrghh. My keeper roster just got incredibly harder, although I like DA there since Edwards is my #1 keeper (14th round). I am going to be waiting till all the news is done because it will be between Brady (3rd - last year to keep him), DA (10th) and Turner (9th) in a PPR league with 4pt TD passes. I need to wait till Moss signs and find out where Turner goes. At least the off season is interesting.

Good for you....

I knew it would come off like that. That is what I was thinking, so I typed it and I added more info just because I felt like it might get more response like why would you ever keep DA over Brady, etc.. It has just been an interesting off season for me since so much of the big news (Turner, DA/Quinn and Moss) have a big effect on my team. I don't remember ever having this much turmoil directly hitting my main league team, just kind of interesting.

 

[chris1969]

Tony Rizzo is reporting a trade is in the works.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Tony Rizzo is reporting a trade is in the works.

Wow is this fun!

 

[B-Deep]

Tony Rizzo is reporting a trade is in the works.

Wow is this fun!

I agree!

 

[Max Power]

Cleveland Browns quarterback carousel is turning

by Tony Grossi

Friday February 29, 2008, 10:58 AM

Do the Browns have a trade in the works for Derek Anderson?

That's the obvious question after reports that the quarterback agreed to terms this morning to a three-year deal.

Less than 12 hours earlier, Browns GM Phil Savage said he would not raise the club's offer of $20 million with $10 million in guarantees. Then the Columbus Dispatch reported the Browns upped the offer to about $24 million with $12 million in guarantees.

Savage also said the Browns would not trade Anderson for less than first- and third-round picks. But given the apparent change in contract offers, it's possible Savage could change his mind on a trade, too.

The Browns are presently without picks in the first and second rounds of the draft after they swapped their second-round pick to Green Bay for franchise defensive tackle Corey Williams. The first went last year to Dallas to move up and select Brady Quinn.

So now the Browns have a quarterback controversy, a defensive tackle and no picks in the first and second rounds.

There's got to be more to this.

If it's a sign-and-trade deal, then they're in good shape, but why not wait a few days to see if anyone offered him a long-term deal? From everything posted here, there were at least 4 teams willing to give up the 1st and 3rd for him, unless that was a lot of BS (which wouldn't shock me)

Just curious which teams...

 

[Bobcat10]

Tony Rizzo is reporting a trade is in the works.

Rizz has his ties. Good source, IMO.

 

[B-Deep]

Tony Rizzo is reporting a trade is in the works.

Rizz has his ties. Good source, IMO.

http://goodkarma-espn-850-wknr.wm.llnwd.ne...a_espn_850_wknryou can listen to him on the net

 

[wadegarrett]

Might just be me, but I'm not sure the Browns would trade fan favorite Quinn instead of Anderson.

In no way do I think quinn is a fan favorite

Compare Quinn's and Anderson's jersey sales and let me know if you change your mind.

I didn't

Well then I'll just flat out tell you you're wrong then.

thanks!I have not seen many quinn jerseys at the games, i don;t know many fans that have them, i know more notre dame fans that have them then I do browns fans.Most Browns fans I speak to think he is an over rated crybaby who is more suited for commercials then calling plays. I have not heard people calling for him to start, I have heard most Browns fans happy that Anderson has signed again. So yes, that is my oppinion. A lot of quinn jersys sold after the draft and have never seen the light of day since.I'm glad you know so much more about the situation though.

Ok.

 

[B-Deep]

Might just be me, but I'm not sure the Browns would trade fan favorite Quinn instead of Anderson.

In no way do I think quinn is a fan favorite

Compare Quinn's and Anderson's jersey sales and let me know if you change your mind.

I didn't

Well then I'll just flat out tell you you're wrong then.

thanks!I have not seen many quinn jerseys at the games, i don;t know many fans that have them, i know more notre dame fans that have them then I do browns fans.Most Browns fans I speak to think he is an over rated crybaby who is more suited for commercials then calling plays. I have not heard people calling for him to start, I have heard most Browns fans happy that Anderson has signed again. So yes, that is my oppinion. A lot of quinn jersys sold after the draft and have never seen the light of day since.I'm glad you know so much more about the situation though.

Ok.

Great point.

 

[RUN HARD]

Tony Rizzo is reporting a trade is in the works.

Rizz has his ties. Good source, IMO.

http://goodkarma-espn-850-wknr.wm.llnwd.ne...a_espn_850_wknryou can listen to him on the net

 

[B-Deep]

Tony Rizzo is reporting a trade is in the works.

Rizz has his ties. Good source, IMO.

http://goodkarma-espn-850-wknr.wm.llnwd.ne...a_espn_850_wknryou can listen to him on the net

for the record in the last 15 minutes of the show, granted not much, he said an announcement should be coming about the deal but never mentioned the trade

 

[RUN HARD]

I am pretty sure this is a sign & trade.

Why would Anderson not wait a few days to see if another team would offer a 6 YR deal....why agree to a deal just 10 hours into it???

Cleveland does NOT want Derek Anderson......sign & trade will be coming thru.

I hope.....

LOL Cleveland fan.

 

[B-Deep]

I am pretty sure this is a sign & trade.Why would Anderson not wait a few days to see if another team would offer a 6 YR deal....why agree to a deal just 10 hours into it??? Cleveland does NOT want Derek Anderson......sign & trade will be coming thru.I hope.....LOL Cleveland fan.

if they don't want him just wait and see if someone matches the offer and grab a 1&3

 

[Max Power]

I'm still curious to hear possible trade partners...

KC?

Both Miami and ATL either signed or brought in a QB today.

Baltimore is not likely

Who else is left? Chicago? (I hope not, at least not for a 1st)

 

[RUN HARD]

I am sure they contacted all teams to see if they would do it before this sign & trade...

 

[RUN HARD]

CHI, MIA, CAR, and MIN.....

 

[B-Deep]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out