Cleveland Browns News

Cleveland Browns won't even get a high No. 3 for Kamerion Wimbley
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March 15
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Upon further review, the Browns' trade of linebacker Kamerion Wimbley to Oakland is worse than originally thought. According to reports, the Raiders apparently will send the Browns the lower of their two picks in the third round for Wimbley, a No. 1 pick in 2006. The Raiders obtained a third-round pick from New England -- No. 86 overall -- last year in exchange for defensive lineman Richard Seymour. That's the pick coming to the Browns instead of Oakland's own third-round pick, No. 70 overall."
Hard to see deals making Browns better
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March 15
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"Browns' first-round draft picks might eventually dub it Black Sunday. They might even laugh about it. But above all else, the Browns' trades of quarterback Brady Quinn to the Denver Broncos and linebacker Kamerion Wimbley to the Oakland Raiders look like a complete repudiation of the regime of General Manager Phil Savage and coach Romeo Crennel. Quinn was taken 22nd overall in 2007 and came at a high price — a second-round pick that year and a first-rounder in 2008. Wimbley was the 13th overall pick in 2006. Dumping Quinn and Wimbley left the Browns with only three players taken on the first day of the draft from 2005-08. Those remaining are left tackle Joe Thomas, cornerback Eric Wright ..."
Trades send Quinn, Wimbley packing
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March 15
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"In the past six days, the Browns' ax has moved swiftly. But the housecleaning that began Tuesday with the release of quarterback Derek Anderson took a surprising turn Sunday, when two former first-round draft picks were traded. Quarterback Brady Quinn, the 22nd overall choice in 2007, was sent to the Denver Broncos for fullback Peyton Hillis, a sixth-round draft choice in 2011 and a conditional 2012 selection, according to the Broncos. The deal is pending physicals for Quinn and Hillis. Then linebacker Kamerion Wimbley, the 13th overall pick in 2006, was dealt to the Oakland Raiders for an undisclosed draft choice. Wimbley started 62-of-63 games for the Browns and totaled 26.5 sacks in ..."
Kamerion Wimbley dealt by Browns to Raiders for third-round draft pick
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March 15
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Kamerion Wimbley was the best pass rusher on a Browns team seemingly always lacking in that fundamental part of the game. That didn't stop the Browns from trading Wimbley to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday for a third-round pick in this year's draft. This one came out of left field. "I didn't know anything was up," said agent Joe Linta. "Is it a shocker? I would say so. I don't think anybody saw this coming. Apparently they made the decision to get rid of him. "He is clearly one of the top five players on the team and you can't have a better consummate person in the locker room." Wimbley, the Browns' first-round pick in 2006, was young (not 27 until October), dependable (the only game he ..."
Browns trade Brady Quinn to Denver for running back Hillis, two draft picks
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March 15
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Brady Quinn, who was traded by the Browns Sunday to Denver, admitted in an exclusive phone interview with The Plain Dealer that he has no idea why the new regime turned the team over to 35-year-old Jake Delhomme instead of him. "It's really hard to try to figure out what it is," said Quinn. "[Mike] Holmgren has had a lot of success, and I'm sure the decisions he's making he's got a lot of reasons for them and he's doing what he wants to with the team. It's not really for me to question. I'm a Bronco and I couldn't be happier heading over to Denver." Quinn, the Browns' first-round pick in 2007, was traded to the Broncos for backup running back Peyton Hillis, a sixth-round pick in 2011 and a ..."
Broncos acquire Brady Quinn from Cleveland for Hillis, draft picks
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March 15
Denver Post
 
"Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has said he likes what quarterback Kyle Orton did in the team's offense last season. He has said Orton "does a lot of the things we expect well." But Sunday, his actions spoke more loudly than those words as the Broncos traded for quarterback Brady Quinn. Orton, with his words, said he liked the move. "We've made a lot great moves this offseason, and this is another one," Orton said from Hawaii, where he is attending the NFL Players Association meetings. "He's a great player, and I'll be happy to work with him." Denver sent fullback Peyton Hillis and two draft picks to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Quinn in a move that will add plenty of competition for ..."
Browns stay busy, deal Wimbley to Raiders
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March 14
NFL.com
 
"The Cleveland Browns have traded LB Kamerion Wimbley to the Oakland Raiders for a third-round pick in the 2010 draft, according to a league source. The Raiders originally owned two picks in the third round."
Broncos acquire Quinn from Cleveland for Hillis, draft picks
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March 14
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos have acquired quarterback Brady Quinn from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for running back Peyton Hillis, a sixth-round pick in 2011 and a 2012 conditional pick, which will be tied to Quinn's playing time. Kyle Orton remains the Broncos' starting quarterback. The trade is contingent on physicals for Quinn and Hillis. Quinn did have a season-ending foot injury last season. Quinn's departure comes one day after the Browns agreed to terms with free agent Jake Delhomme on a two-year contract. Quinn went 3-9 in 12 starts for Cleveland, which drafted him in the first round of the 2007 draft."
Delhomme in, Quinn likely out
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March 14
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"Browns president Mike Holmgren may have been an NFL coach for 23 years, but he knows a little something about the full-court press. Holmgren appeared determined to find an experienced starting quarterback to run the Browns' new West Coast offense and sounded convinced that ex-Carolina Panther Jake Delhomme was the one he wanted. So Holmgren wooed Delhomme so strongly that Delhomme never made his scheduled visit to New Orleans on Friday and Saturday, according to a league source. On Saturday evening, 11-year veteran Delhomme agreed to terms of a two-year contract with the Browns, the source said. Terms were not disclosed. The Browns do not announce deals until a contract is signed and had ..."
His Browns career at an end, there will be NFL options for Brady Quinn
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March 14
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Brady Quinn's star-crossed career with the Browns is all but over. He has no future with the team and will be traded or released, possibly as soon as this week. It's hard to believe that a quarterback drafted No. 22 overall in 2007 could be finished with his first team after three years and 12 starts, but that's life in the NFL. It's even harder to believe considering Quinn's background as a native of Dublin, Ohio, who grew up idolizing Bernie Kosar and the Browns, but that's life as a Cleveland Browns quarterback. So where does Quinn wind up? Here are a few possibilities:"
James Hall concludes visit with New Orleans Saints: Delhomme Signs with Browns
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March 14
New Orleans Times-Picayune
 
"On the eve of visiting the New Orleans Saints to discuss entering the backup stage of his NFL career, quarterback Jake Delhomme instead signed a two-year deal with the Cleveland Browns late Saturday, according to published reports. ESPN, quoting an unnamed league source, reported the contract just hours after Saints officials, citing a cancelled flight, said Delhomme's slated visit to New Orleans had been pushed back to Sunday. Neither Delhomme nor the Saints responded to requests for comment Saturday and it was unclear where the tale of the cancelled flight originated, but it certainly was understandable why Delhomme would prefer a deal with the Browns: he should have a shot at the ..."
Jake to Cleveland: Good For Him
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March 14
Charlotte Observer
 columnist Scott Fowler
"Good for Jake Delhomme, who has signed a deal with the Cleveland Browns. I'll predict right now Delhomme will be Cleveland's starter on Opening Day 2010. Browns team president Mike Holmgren told The Cleveland Plain Dealer Friday that while Delhomme wouldn't necessarily be the starter for the Browns if he signed that Delhomme certainly had the "potential" to fill that slot for the Browns. And what about Brady Quinn, Cleveland's incumbent? My guess is he will be traded. If you read between the lines, it doesn't seem like Holmgren likes him much. Quinn has gone 3-9 as a starter in Cleveland. Delhomme is 58-40 as a starter in his career. Delhomme's main competition will probably come from ..."
Delhomme in with Browns; Quinn out?
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March 14
Charlotte Observer
 
"Former Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme signed on with Cleveland on Saturday, but that doesn't mean the player he's unseating is headed to the Panthers. Despite reports listing Carolina as a potential destination for Browns' quarterback Brady Quinn, a league source told the Observer Saturday night that the Panthers had not shown interest in trying to acquire the former Notre Dame star. Cleveland is expected to try to trade Quinn now that Delhomme has agreed to a two-year deal to compete with Seneca Wallace, who was obtained in a trade last week with Seattle. Quinn has connections to the Panthers. Carolina quarterbacks coach Rip Scherer coached him during his rookie season and Panthers ..."
Source: Panthers not pursuing Quinn
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March 14
Charlotte Observer
 
"Though there has been speculation that Carolina might be interested in acquiring Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn, the Panthers so far have shown no interest, according to a league source. The Browns are expected to try to trade Quinn now that former Carolina starter Jake Delhomme has signed, joining fellow newcomer Seneca Wallace, who was obtained from Seattle in a trade last week. The Browns' quarterback position in being overhauled under new team president Mike Holmgren. Already, Derek Anderson was released. Quinn, a 2007 first-round pick, has some natural connections with the Panthers. Quarterbacks coach Rip Scherer coached him his rookie year in Cleveland. Also, Carolina head ..."
Ben Watson dives in
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March 14
Boston Herald
 
"After six years in a Patriots uniform, it's hard not only for Benjamin Watson to change colors, but for members of his family to switch allegiances, too. When he spoke to his mother on the phone in South Carolina last night, she still hadn't grasped the concept of him playing for the Cleveland Browns, with whom Watson finalized a three-year, $12 million deal earlier in the day. "She had her Patriots jacket on today. It's hard to go cold turkey," Watson told the Herald with a laugh. "She said she can't just get a whole new wardrobe in one day. I said that's fine." If her son becomes a bigger part of the Browns offense, the transition may be easier. While Watson hasn't lived up to the high ..."
QB Jake Delhomme agrees to 2-year deal with Cleveland Browns
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March 14
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Jake Delhomme is "very, very excited" about coming in to be the starting quarterback of the Browns and will be here Monday for the start of the off-season program, a league source said Saturday. Delhomme, 35, agreed to terms on a two-year deal, agent Rick Smith confirmed for The Plain Dealer. Terms were not disclosed, but the source said Delhomme will make $7 million — a starter's salary — in 2010. It was attractive enough for Delhomme to cancel his visit to his hometown Saints, the team that signed him as an undrafted rookie in 1997. Delhomme would have been the backup to Drew Brees in New Orleans."
Tight end Benjamin Watson joining Browns
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March 13
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"A lynchpin in the new West Coast offense might have arrived Friday, when the Browns landed six-year veteran tight end Benjamin Watson, an unrestricted free agent from the New England Patriots. One of three free agents who visited Thursday, Watson signed a three-year, $12.5 million contract with $6.35 million guaranteed, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. ''We viewed Ben as one of the top all-around tight ends in the free-agent market,'' Browns General Manager Tom Heckert said in a statement. ''Because of his athleticism and intelligence, he has proven valuable as both a receiver and blocker. He comes from a winning program and possesses the traits we like in a player.'' A first-round draft ..."
Holmgren says Quinn's future with the Browns depends on other QB moves
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March 13
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Browns President Mike Holmgren said that trade talk for Brady Quinn is "a little premature," but he indicated that Quinn's future with the club depends on acquiring another quarterback. "It all depends on what else we can do," Holmgren told The Plain Dealer on Friday. "We are continuing to look for and evaluate quarterbacks." Holmgren said that he has not closed the door on signing free agent Jake Delhomme, who left the Browns without a contract to visit the New Orleans Saints. Delhomme, 35, is undecided about whether he wants to compete for the Browns' starting job or finish his career as Drew Brees' backup with his hometown team. "Delhomme is an ongoing discussion ... he still is on ..."
Browns won't sign free agent running back Justin Fargas
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March 13
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"CLEVELAND -- The Browns won't be signing free agent running back Justin Fargas, who visted the team on Thursday, a league source said.

The Eagles aren't likely to sign him either, a source told the Philadelphia Inquirer. When the Raiders released Fargas last week, they said he failed his physical, but he said that was untrue, that it was strictly about the money, including the $1.7 million bonus he was due. Fargas told reporters he really wanted toplay for the Eagles. "I've had seven tough years in Oakland and I want to compete for a championship," Fargas told the Inquirer. "That's the (expectation) with the organization and the fans here. The opportunity to come here and play for ..."

Browns sign tight end Ben Watson, release Steve Heiden
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March 13
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Browns coach Eric Mangini called upon an old familiar face to help upgrade the tight end position, and the Browns bid farewell to a longtime friend at the spot. They signed unrestricted free-agent tight end Ben Watson, formerly of the New England Patriots, to a multiyear contract. Terms of the deal were undisclosed, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reported it was a three-year deal worth $12 million, including $6.35 million guaranteed. Hours later, the Browns released Steve Heiden, who had been with the team for eight seasons -- longer than anyone except kicker Phil Dawson. Watson, who spent all six of his previous seasons with the Patriots, knows Mangini and Browns offensive coordinator Brian ..."
Watson catches on with Browns
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March 13
Boston Globe
 
"Benjamin Watson began the 2009 season uncertain of his future with the Patriots. A hamstring injury limited him in the exhibition season and when it came time for the final cuts, Watson had to answer questions about the possibility of being released. Watson made the 53-man roster but yesterday he parted ways with the team that drafted him in the first round in 2004. The tight end signed with the Cleveland Browns for $12 million over three years, which includes $6.35 million guaranteed, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported. Watson will be joining familiar faces in Cleveland. Former Patriots defensive coordinator Eric Mangini is entering his second season as head coach and former Patriots ..."
Delhomme, two others talk jobs, depart unsigned
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March 12
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme might have come to Cleveland looking for a guarantee the Browns weren't prepared to give. The Browns confirmed the 35-year-old, 11-year veteran was among three free agents who visited Thursday, along with recently released Oakland Raiders running back Justin Fargas and New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson. But next on Delhomme's schedule was a visit with the New Orleans Saints today and Saturday, according to Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network. A report on Cleveland.com said Delhomme might also make stops in Green Bay and Denver. Cut by the Panthers on March 4 after going 58-40 as a starter in seven seasons, Delhomme can afford ..."
QB Jake Delhomme to visit Saints on Friday and Saturday
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March 12
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Former Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme is still in Cleveland today but is scheduled to visit the Saints on Friday and Saturday. He might also draw some interest from the Broncos, but no visit is scheduled yet. His agent, Rick Smith, denied an earlier report that the Packers could also be interested. A source told the Plain Dealer that Delhomme would be interested in signing with the Browns as a starter, but that he has great opportunities to be a backup elsewhere. Apparently, one of those chances is in New Orleans."
Free agent running back Justin Fargas visited Cleveland Browns
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March 12
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Free agent running back Justin Fargas, released last week by the Raiders, visited the Browns today, the club confirmed. There was no word yet on whether or not the team will sign him. He is scheduled to visit the Eagles on Friday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Fargas, a third-round pick of the Raiders in 2003 out of USC, led the club in rushing in 2006-2008, including 1,000-yard seasons in 2007 and 2008. In 2009, he split time with two other backs, finishing second on the team with 491 yards on 129 carries. He also had three TDs. Fargas missed the end of last season with a knee injury, but is believed to be healthy now. Waived just days before earning a $1.7 million roster bonus, ..."
Former Cleveland Browns Brodney Pool and Rex Hadnot find teams
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March 12
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Former Browns safety Brodney Pool signed a one-year deal with the Jets and Rex Hadnot signed a three-year contract with the Cardinals. Hadnot's deal is worth $9 million to $12 million depending on incentives reached, a source said. Pool's deal is worth $1.3 million, espn reported."
Jake Delhomme's decision might hinge on whether he can start for Cleveland Browns
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March 12
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme spent all of Thursday with the Browns and had dinner with them Thursday night, but will visit his hometown New Orleans Saints on Friday before making any decisions. Delhomme, 35, would love a chance to start for the Browns, a league source said, but if he's going to be a backup, the defending Super Bowl champion Saints might be a better fit. The Browns also hosted free-agent running back Justin Fargas, who was released by the Oakland Raiders last week, and unrestricted free-agent tight end Ben Watson, formerly of the New England Patriots. Fargas was scheduled to the visit the Eagles on Friday, and Watson's plans were unknown. Delhomme, a ..."
Jake would start for Browns
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March 12
Charlotte Observer
 columnist Scott Fowler
"With Jake Delhomme visiting the Cleveland Browns in search of another job, the question is not whether he'll get one. Delhomme will be working somewhere in 2010 in the NFL. The question is whether he will be a starter. There are very few places you could say yes, but I would bet you Cleveland is one. The Browns' QB situation is a mess, as this article from the Cleveland paper notes. Noted QB guru Mike Holmgren is now the Browns team president and is going to overhaul the QB position. He already has started, in fact, releasing Derek Anderson and trading for former Seattle backup QB Seneca Wallace."
Cleveland Browns sign free agent tight end Ben Watson
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March 12
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Browns have signed unrestricted free agent tight end Ben Watson, formerly of the Patriots, to a three-year deal worth $12 million, including $6.35 million guaranteed. Watson, who spent all six of his previous seasons with the Patriots, knows Browns coach Eric Mangini and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll from their New England days. Watson, 29, was originally a first-round pick out of Georgia in 2004. In 2009, he started seven of 16 games, catching 29 passes for 404 yards and five TDs. Overall, he caught 167 passes for 2,102 yards and 20 touchdowns."
Browns are only team to witness Kent's Jameson Konz put up "freakish" numbers
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March 11
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Kent State linebacker/fullback Jameson Konz put on an impressive display in his personal workout this morning at the school's lonely pro day. Because Kent's pro day conflicted with those of major schools with multiple prospects, such as Nebraska, Idaho, Oregon and Boston College, attendance at Kent was scarce. In fact, the Browns were the only NFL team to send a scout. What he saw was Konz put on an athletic display described as "freakish." Konz measured 6-3 and 234 pounds. He was timed in the 40-yard dash at 4.46 seconds. Asked to run a second one, he timed 4.38. Konz also posted a 46-inch vertical jump and a broad jump of 10 feet, 8 1/4 inches."
Browns would need to give Eagles a first-round pick to get Donovan McNabb or Kevin Kolb
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March 11
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Browns - or any team - would need to give up at least a first-round pick for either Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb or Kevin Kolb, ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reported this morning. The Browns, who have the No. 7 pick in the draft, have inquired about both quarterbacks, according to numerous reports. The Seahawks, who have the No. 6 overall pick, are also interested in McNabb and Kolb, Paolantonio reported. The Seahawks have reportedly been on the phone with the Eagles every day about their quarterbacks. Browns general manager Tom Heckert, who spent nine years with McNabb in Philadelphia and drafted Kolb, has been touting both to the Browns, a league source said."
Delhomme plans to visit Browns Thursday
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March 11
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"While the Browns' trade for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Seneca Wallace became official today, the team prepared for a reported visit Thursday by former Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme, according to multiple Internet sites. Delhomme, 35 and an 11-year veteran, was cut a week ago after seven seasons with the Panthers. The Panthers still owe him more than $12.5 million in guaranteed money, but believe his skills began to erode in the 2008 playoffs. In 2009, Delhomme threw eight touchdown passes with 18 interceptions and went 4-7 as a starter before breaking a finger on his throwing hand. Delhomme led the Panthers to the Super Bowl in his first season as a starter in 2003, to the ..."
Brady Quinn would welcome a trade if he's not a starter
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March 11
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Former Panthers Pro Bowl quarterback Jake Delhomme is in town and Brady Quinn could be on his way out. Delhomme, 35, who was cut by the Panthers last week, will visit the Browns Thursday in hopes of signing a contract, a league source told The Plain Dealer. Quinn, who's rumored to be on the trading block, would welcome a trade if the team isn't committed to him as their starter. It sure seems right now like the Browns aren't sold on Quinn, who's gone 3-9 in his 12 starts thanks in no small part to all the upheaval here during his career. The Browns have offered Quinn to other teams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, but a league source told The Plain Dealer that the Browns have not ..."
Browns QB Seneca Wallace passes physical; he expects another QB to join Browns
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March 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"New Browns quarterback Seneca Wallace knows that he probably won't be the only new addition to the position made by President Mike Holmgren. "Oh, I'm pretty sure he has something up his sleeve. He's going to bring in somebody to compete. That's all good," Wallace said in an exclusive telephone call to The Plain Dealer. Wallace spoke from a plane waiting to take him back to Seattle this afternoon. Wallace spent a day in Cleveland, taking a physical and meeting with coach Eric Mangini and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The trade to the Browns -- for a conditonal seventh-round pick in 2011 that can improve to the sixth round -- became official when he passed his physical. Wallace ..."
Browns gave up conditional 7th rounder for Wallace, can improve to 6th
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March 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Browns gave up a conditional seventh-round pick in 2011 for Seneca Wallace, a league source told the Plain Dealer. The pick can improve to a sixth-rounder, depending on Wallace's playing time, the source said. Wallace said on Seattle radio station 950 KJR Tuesday night that he's coming here with hopes of winning the starting job. However, the Browns might acquire another starting-caliber quarterback. They're currently shopping Brady Quinn, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter."
Sources: Browns may deal Quinn
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March 10
ESPN.com
 
"One day after the Cleveland Browns released quarterback Derek Anderson, there is mounting evidence around the league that quarterback Brady Quinn could be next. Cleveland has offered Quinn to other teams, league sources said Wednesday. Not only are the Browns looking into a deal for Quinn, but they also are investigating other quarterback options as well. The Browns are exploring the acquisition of another quarterback through trade, free agency or the draft, according to multiple league sources. These talks come at a time when Cleveland already has added former Seattle backup Seneca Wallace."
QB Derek Anderson to visit Seahawks and Cardinals
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March 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Former Browns quarterback Derek Anderson, who blasted Browns fans yesterday and then apologized today, will visit the Seahawks tomorrow and the Cardinals on Friday, a league source confirmed for the Plain Dealer. The visits were first reported on espn.com. Anderson's contract was terminated by the Browns yesterday, less than 24 hours after they traded a late-round pick for former Seattle backup quarterback Seneca Wallace."
There could be multiple options for ex-Browns QB Derek Anderson
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March 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Deposed Browns quarterback Derek Anderson has strong connections with Arizona and Carolina that could help him get his foot in the door with those teams. Arizona's director of pro personnel is T.J. McCreight, who was former Browns GM Phil Savage's top aide in Cleveland. The Cardinals are seeking a quarterback to compete with Matt Leinart for the starting job after losing Kurt Warner to retirement. In Carolina, offensive coordinator Jeff Davidson and quarterbacks coach Rip Scherer were strong advocates of Anderson when they were on the Browns' coaching staff. Davidson departed the year before Anderson had his Pro Bowl season. Scherer stayed through 2008. The Panthers this week released ..."
Seneca Wallace wants to challenge for starting role as Browns QB; 'The future is bright in Cleveland'
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March 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"New Browns quarterback Seneca Wallace is coming to Cleveland with winning the starting job on his mind. During a radio interview Tuesday in Seattle on 950 KJR, Wallace was asked if he believes that his former coach Mike Holmgren is bringing him here to start. "Yeah, that's the way," Wallace said. "I'm coming in with a lot of confidence and trying to come in and spark the team a little bit. It's time to kind of start fresh." Wallace, who was traded to the Browns on Monday for a late-round pick -- one that might be conditional according to some reports -- said he was excited after talking to Holmgren Monday. "We talked about some good things," he said. "Like I said, I'm excited to be going ..."
Derek Anderson apologizes for blasting Cleveland Browns fans
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March 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Derek Anderson has apologized for saying Browns fans "are ruthless and don't deserve a winner." After angry reaction from fans poured into The Plain Dealer, cleveland.com and other media outlets, Anderson issued the following statement early Wednesday morning through Amy Palcic, the former Browns public relations director. Anderson's statement: "I said some things to Jeff Schudel (of The News-Herald) earlier that I regret. Those of you who got to know me personally from covering the Browns over the past five years, know this was out of character for me. I wasn't taken out of context, but I was speaking out of my frustration after my career with the Browns came to a close. "I had some ..."
Browns quarterback Derek Anderson blasts Browns fans
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March 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Former Browns quarterback Derek Anderson, released by the Browns on Tuesday, won't likely be welcome in these parts. Anderson, who's carried a grudge against Browns fans for more than a year, let it rip Tuesday in an email response to the News-Herald, which sought reaction to his unceremonious contract termination. Anderson did not respond to several requests for comment from The Plain Dealer. "The fans are ruthless and don't deserve a winner," Anderson wrote to the paper. "I will never forget getting cheered when I was injured. I know at times I wasn't great. I hope and pray I'm playing when my team comes to town and (we) roll them." Anderson was referring to that fateful game against the ..."
Browns cut QB Anderson
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March 9
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"Derek Anderson had the big arm, the respect of his teammates, a dedicated work ethic and a down-to-earth attitude. The 6-foot-6 quarterback is a sweatpants and flip-flops kind of guy who never met a subject he couldn't talk about. But in his five years with the Browns, Anderson's mind was his own worst enemy. He was unable to perform when the pressure was on, best illustrated by throwing four interceptions in a windy game at Cincinnati on Dec. 23, 2007, with the playoffs on the line. Even last season, Browns coach Eric Mangini gave Anderson a chance to prove himself when he yanked starter Brady Quinn after 10 quarters. Anderson produced one victory in in five starts, that a 6-3 decision at ..."
Browns release Derek Anderson
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March 9
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The long-expected end for Derek Anderson came this afternoon when the Browns announced they released the one-time Pro Bowl quarterback. In a statement, coach Eric Mangini said, "I want to thank Derek for everything that he gave to the Cleveland Browns organization over the last five years. He did everything we asked of him and it was a pleasure to coach such a competitive person. I want to wish him all the best in the future." The release came less than 24 hours after the Browns traded for Seattle backup quarterback Seneca Wallace."
Browns trade for Seahawks QB Wallace
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March 9
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"As was initially reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter , the Browns have agreed to trade for Seattle Seahawks quarterback/wide receiver Seneca Wallace. The deal, which is contingent on Wallace passing a physical, would cost the Browns an undisclosed 2011 draft pick. The physical will not be performed until Wednesday at the earliest. Wallace was a fourth-round pick of the Seahawks in the 2003 draft. The trade would reunite Wallace with Browns Team President Mike Holmgren."
Seneca Wallace has the tools and the knowledge to be Browns' starting QB this fall
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March 9
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 columnist Tony Grossi
"Introducing your starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns ... Seneca Wallace? Don't count it out. "He's accurate, he's decisive, he's got a strong arm and drives defenses crazy because he's very mobile," a league source said of Wallace. The perennial Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback came to the Browns in a trade Monday night for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick believed to be in the middle rounds. But nobody in the NFL probably values Wallace more than Browns President Mike Holmgren. Most Browns fans have never seen Wallace play because he has sat behind Matt Hasselbeck in far-flung Seattle for seven years. Hasselbeck's frequent injuries put Wallace on the field for spot duty. ..."
Browns deal for Seattle QB Seneca Wallace
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March 9
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Mike Holmgren moved a little bit of his West Coast offense East on Monday when he traded for his former protege, Seattle backup quarterback Seneca Wallace. The Browns surrendered a late-round pick in 2011 for Wallace, a league source told The Plain Dealer. That means the Browns still have 11 picks in 2010, including nine in the first five rounds. Wallace, 29, is expected to come in as a backup, meaning the Browns could still deal for a starter. But Wallace can play other positions, including receiver and returner. The Browns confirmed the trade late Monday pending Wallace passing his physical on Wednesday -- but they'd only say the pick was undisclosed. With Wallace, the Browns are almost ..."
T.Smith's agent: 'He would crawl from Baltimore ... to play in Cleveland'
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March 8
Baltimore Sun
 
"For the third time in less than three months, the agent for backup quarterback Troy Smith has publicly let it be known that the Ravens backup quarterback wants to be elsewhere. On Sunday, agent Ralph Cindrich said Smith specifically wants to go to the Cleveland Browns. "He would crawl from Baltimore right now to be able to play in Cleveland," Cindrich told the Canton Repository last weekend. "That's clearly where his heart is. That's where his love is. He has a great relationship in Baltimore and with the fans as long as I don't muck it up too much. He has a great relationship with [Ravens general manager] Ozzie Newsome."
Free agent tight end Ben Watson to visit Browns Wednesday
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March 8
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Free agent tight end Ben Watson, formerly of the New England Patriots, is scheduled to visit the Browns on Wednesday, a source told profootballtalk.com. Watson, 29, is visiting the Seahawks today. An unrestricted free agent, Watson spent all of his six seasons with the Patriots, who drafted with the No. 32 overall pick in 2004 out of Georgia."