[Lefty Noob]

Browns QB Derek Anderson is now officially a free agent.

The team was unable to get Anderson to sign a three year, $20 million deal ($10 million guaranteed), so instead they tendered him a one-year contract offer for $2.5 million. He refused the one-year tender and will now hit the market as a restricted free agent. Savage had said that once Anderson tested the waters of free-agency, that was pretty much the end of it. So now I guess it's time for Browns fans to brace for the start of the Brady Quinn era, eh?

Browns don't complete deal before QB Derek Anderson hits free agent market - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

I think Brady will end up being a lot better than Derek Anderson. I beleive that Derek has reached his peak and will not get much better. If the Browns can get a 1st and 3rd round pick for him, more power to the Browns.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Browns QB Derek Anderson is now officially a free agent.

The team was unable to get Anderson to sign a three year, $20 million deal ($10 million guaranteed), so instead they tendered him a one-year contract offer for $2.5 million. He refused the one-year tender and will now hit the market as a restricted free agent. Savage had said that once Anderson tested the waters of free-agency, that was pretty much the end of it. So now I guess it's time for Browns fans to brace for the start of the Brady Quinn era, eh?

Browns don't complete deal before QB Derek Anderson hits free agent market - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Wow, I am a big Brady fan, but I do not know what to think...one year at 2.5 mil is like telling him go away...and 3 for $20 is okay, but not all that great when compare to some others in the league...I mean, they must of made a commitment to Brady already.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I think Brady will end up being a lot better than Derek Anderson. I beleive that Derek has reached his peak and will not get much better. If the Browns can get a 1st and 3rd round pick for him, more power to the Browns.

It's like the San Diego situation with Brees and Rivers. Eventually, you've got to turn it over to the first-round pick. It would've been nice to have Anderson for a few more years while Quinn develops, but I guess that's just not going to happen. They certainly could do worse than getting the first and third for him, that's for sure.

Now, would that be for this year's draft, or 2009? I mean, can Cleveland get back the pick they spent on Quinn? And if the Dolphins were to sign Anderson, does that give the Brownies the #1 overall pick? Just curious.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Wow, I am a big Brady fan, but I do not know what to think...one year at 2.5 mil is like telling him go away...and 3 for $20 is okay, but not all that great when compare to some others in the league...I mean, they must of made a commitment to Brady already.

Well, the one-year deal was a requirement to get the draft picks if he signs elsewhere. It was never a serious offer. 3-for-$20 million... I dunno, to me, that doesn't sound to bad for a guy who's had one good year in his career. I think if Anderson's looking for, say, Tony Romo money, he's going to be sorely disappointed.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Well, the one-year deal was a requirement to get the draft picks if he signs elsewhere. It was never a serious offer. 3-for-$20 million... I dunno, to me, that doesn't sound to bad for a guy who's had one good year in his career. I think if Anderson's looking for, say, Tony Romo money, he's going to be sorely disappointed.

Still low, look at what that foolish Bear receiver got offered by comparision and you'll see its low.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I think Brady will end up being a lot better than Derek Anderson. I beleive that Derek has reached his peak and will not get much better. If the Browns can get a 1st and 3rd round pick for him, more power to the Browns.

I think he's reached his peak too. I think he has dreams of being the next Tony Romo and its just not gonna happen!

[derek17]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

It's like the San Diego situation with Brees and Rivers. Eventually, you've got to turn it over to the first-round pick. It would've been nice to have Anderson for a few more years while Quinn develops, but I guess that's just not going to happen. They certainly could do worse than getting the first and third for him, that's for sure.

Now, would that be for this year's draft, or 2009? I mean, can Cleveland get back the pick they spent on Quinn? And if the Dolphins were to sign Anderson, does that give the Brownies the #1 overall pick? Just curious.

From what I understand, both picks would be applied to this years draft. This would put us back into the first round mix. It will probably be a very high draft pick because the teams that need a QB are bad. Miami, KC, Minnesota, Baltimore, etc...

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by derek17

From what I understand, both picks would be applied to this years draft. This would put us back into the first round mix. It will probably be a very high draft pick because the teams that need a QB are bad. Miami, KC, Minnesota, Baltimore, etc...

Yeah, the timing is right on this...I guess its best to get some high picks now on it...

By the way, Welcome tothe forum Derek17

[Seahawker 562]

2.5 for one year is like a slap in the face. Did they really think he would say yes?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

2.5 for one year is like a slap in the face. Did they really think he would say yes?

Well they upped it to $24 mil for 3 with a $13.5 mil bonus...which is a good deal.