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B, for Brady, that is.
The club was unable ...
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The Cleveland Browns are poised to launch Plan B at quarterback.
B, for Brady, that is.
The club was unable to sign starter Derek Anderson to a three-year, $20 million contract - $10 million guaranteed - before Friday's 12:01 a.m. free agency deadline and are prepared to turn their high-powered offense over to Brady Quinn, a first-round pick from last year and fan favorite.
On Thursday, Browns general manager Phil Savage protected the club by tendering Anderson a one-year contract offer for $2.5 million in 2008. Anderson did not accept the deal, making him a restricted free agent and on the market.
Teams can now negotiate with the 24-year-old Anderson, who went from backup to Pro Bowler in 2007. If Anderson accepts an offer, Savage said it would "make it extremely difficult" for the Browns to match it. The club would have seven says to do so.
Because of the high tender, if the Browns decide to let Anderson go, they'll receive first- and third-round picks as compensation in April's NFL draft.
Before the deadline, Savage said Anderson and his agents must have felt there was interest in him to risk turning down the Browns' offer.
"If he's willing to take the walk out there, there's got to be some indication there's something at the end of the rainbow," said Savage, who reiterated his preference would be to keep Anderson and Quinn. "If Derek wants to be a Brown and really wants to stay here in Cleveland and play with the players that are on our team, then he can do that rather easily.
"We can look in the mirror and know we put a strong offer out there. We're in a good situation either way."
The Browns don't have a first-round pick in 2008 because they traded it to select Quinn, the former Notre Dame star who sat behind Anderson all season. Quinn didn't play until the season finale, but showed nice touch and poise when he was in.
Savage is confident Quinn is ready to be a No. 1 starter.
"There's a comfort level that Brady can walk in, administrate the offense and do even more than that," Savage said. "He does have some mobility, is physically strong and has a good arm. The mental part is going to end up being his greatest strength."
Before the deadline, Savage said if Anderson declines the club's multiyear offer and opts to test the free-agent market, it's unlikely he'll be back.
The Browns can continue negotiating a long-term deal with Anderson during free agency. If Anderson leaves, the Browns would be in the market for an experienced backup, Savage said.
Messages seeking comment from Anderson's agent, Mark Humenik, were not returned.
Aside from Anderson, the Browns, who went 10-6 last season and narrowly missed the playoffs, have other pressing needs in free agency. Savage said the club will try to bolster its defensive line and linebacking corps.
According to several reports, the Browns were working on a trade with Green Bay for defensive tackle Corey Williams. Williams, who tied a career-high with seven sacks last season, was designated as the Packers' franchise player last week.
Savage hopes to have free agents visit Cleveland in the next few days, but he didn't anticipate any quick signings. Last year, the Browns signed free agent guard Eric Steinbach on Day 1 of free agency.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
I don't know if I'm surpised at him saying no after they low balled him on a short contract, but Im interested to see what he does elsewhere.
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Re: Browns Fail To Seal The Deal, Anderson Hits FA
Oooooooooooooor, they lowballed him so that someone else would make and offer and they get compensation picks in return.
Win win. He gets paid and the Browns get more picks that they need and Quinn gets a shot to start.
He is restricted chu know.
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Re: Browns Fail To Seal The Deal, Anderson Hits FA
Seems an odd move though, win 10 games for the first time in ages, why change QB? Brady Quinn may be great but he might suck and the Browns are back to square one.
This gets worse for the BRowns is Kellen Winslow holds out.
Re: Browns Fail To Seal The Deal, Anderson Hits FA
Derrick Anderson might suck to
See: The Second Half Of The Season
In any case he resigned with the Browns after they uped there offer and quickly found no body wanted him on FA, Brady Quinn beats him out for the starters job in the Preseason.
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Re: Browns Fail To Seal The Deal, Anderson Hits FA
Nothing's been confirmed yet, but it's currently looking like the Browns have re-signed him to a multiyear deal now.
I know I'm not alone in this, but I wasn't nearly as impressed with Anderson last year as his 29 touchdowns imply. His completion percentage was still pretty bad, he turned the ball over a lot, and he had the benefit all year of a good line and two world-class options in the passing game. So I'm not exactly sold on the guy.
Re: Browns Fail To Seal The Deal, Anderson Hits FA
I'm not sold on him either. Certainly not to the extent of giving him a huge multi-year contract. If I were the Browns, I would have cut ties and moved on with Quinn. Play the odds game. What are the odds Derek Anderson will be better than Quinn longeterm and if he is, by how much? Probably miniscule.
Nothing's been confirmed yet, but it's currently looking like the Browns have re-signed him to a multiyear deal now.
I know I'm not alone in this, but I wasn't nearly as impressed with Anderson last year as his 29 touchdowns imply. His completion percentage was still pretty bad, he turned the ball over a lot, and he had the benefit all year of a good line and two world-class options in the passing game. So I'm not exactly sold on the guy.
It's confirmed now.
He's staying in Cleveland.
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Re: Browns Fail To Seal The Deal, Anderson Hits FA
Well Anderson is starting next year, there won't even be a compition from Brady unless Anderson plays out of his mind bad according Browns GM Phil Savage
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