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Panthers' Anderson backs QB mentoring plan
August 16
Charlotte Observer
 
"Derek Anderson knew when the Carolina Panthers signed him that his primary duty was to mentor young quarterbacks Cam Newton and Jimmy Clausen. A former Pro Bowl quarterback at Cleveland, Anderson is familiar with the system being installed by coordinator Rob Chudzinski, and though he completed three of four passes for 71 yards and a touchdown Saturday against the Giants, he isn't expected to move out of the No. 3 quarterback spot. "It's been different, but I have a lot that I can help them with," Anderson said. "I think right now that's my role and I'm willing to do it. "I've had fun. Both of them are good guys. We have good talk in meetings and on the field." Recently, Arizona Cardinals"
Cardinals to release Gerald Hayes, Derek Anderson this week
July 27
Arizona Republic
 
"The Cardinals plan to release inside linebacker Gerald Hayes and quarterback Derek Anderson, both former starters, this week, while the status of outside linebacker Joey Porter remains unchanged, for now at least. The departures of Hayes and Anderson were expected. Anderson struggled last year in his only season with the team, and Hayes became a part-time player after undergoing back surgery a year ago. Anderson was due to make $3.9 million in salary this season, while Hayes was scheduled to make $4.25 million. The Cardinals are holding on to Porter, at least for now, because they don't have much depth at outside linebacker. Porter, due to make $5.75 million salary in 2011 and in 2012,"
Derek Anderson struggles again in loss to St. Louis Rams
December 6
Arizona Republic
 
"There was no smiling on the sideline this time. There was no postgame rant at the podium, either. Derek Anderson was as quiet as a church mouse Sunday, and after being benched in the third quarter of the Cardinals' 19-6 loss to the St. Louis Rams, he left without speaking to the media. An apparent blow to the head - and some shrewd handling by a protective media-relations staff - prevented reporters from getting close to Anderson. As he slung a knapsack over his shoulders in front of his locker, fellow quarterback Max Hall, his left shoulder in a sling, asked Anderson how he was feeling. Anderson mumbled something that sounded like, "Probably about as good as you," and moments later, he"
Derek Anderson to remain starting quarterback for Cardinals
November 30
Arizona Republic
 
"Derek Anderson will remain the Cardinals' starting quarterback because he gives the team its best chance to win, coach Ken Whisenhunt said Tuesday morning. The Cardinals' 27-6 loss to the 49ers on Monday night was their sixth consecutive and dropped them to 3-8. Anderson became angry and left a news conference after being asked about the ESPN broadcast showing him smiling on the bench with guard Deuce Lutui. Whisenhunt said he had talked to both players and was satisfied they were taking the game seriously. "Those guys have worked hard, they want to win," he said. "I'm not going to read too much into a couple of seconds of what you see on video. I'm going to base it on what I know about"
Arizona Cardinals' Derek Anderson to start vs. Minnesota Vikings
November 4
Arizona Republic
 
"Watch Derek Anderson at practice, and it's hard to imagine him being uptight during games. He laughs and teases and celebrates like a kid when he wins a throwing contest over his fellow quarterbacks. Yet, relaxing in games hasn't been easy for him, especially when he's starting, as he will Sunday in Minneapolis against the Vikings. What Anderson wants to do is enjoy the game and forget its enormity. "I obviously didn't understand the scale, how big it was until I got here (the NFL)," said the six-year veteran. "It was more of a game to me, more of going out and having fun with my buddies. "That's what I'm trying to get back to doing, understanding it's just a game and approaching every"
Derek Anderson to start vs. Minnesota Vikings
November 3
Arizona Republic
 
"Derek Anderson will start at quarterback Sunday for the Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota, coach Ken Whisenhunt announced Wednesday morning. Rookie Max Hall has been ineffective in his three starts, with Anderson replacing him the past two games. Whisenhunt said the "environment" Sunday in Minneapolis had a lot to do with the decision. Mall of America Field is one of the louder stadiums in the NFL, and the Cardinals also have a game in Kansas City in two weeks."
Derek Anderson should start for the Arizona Cardinals
November 1
Arizona Republic
 columnist Paola Boivin
""This," Derek Anderson said, "is obviously gonna hurt." Well, at least his words were accurate. Talk about a wasted opportunity. The Cardinals put the "low" in Halloween on Sunday with a performance that will trigger yet another quarterback controversy. Derek Anderson or Max Hall? Max Hall or Derek Anderson? After a heartbreaking 38-35 loss to Tampa Bay at University of Phoenix Stadium, coach Ken Whisenhunt must commit to a quarterback and then convince his team it is still in a position to succeed. It won't be easy. The postgame locker room was dead quiet. Players couldn't wait to escape the stench of this one, and who could blame them? The Cardinals didn't lose this game. They gave it"
Arizona Cardinals' Derek Anderson says little about demotion
October 23
Arizona Republic
 
"Derek Anderson hasn't said much, if anything, since being benched as the Cardinals' starting quarterback. He hasn't exactly avoided reporters, but he hasn't always been readily available to field any questions, either. That changed after practice on Friday, when Anderson agreed to participate in a brief interview with The Arizona Republic .

"I'm OK. I'm fine," he said, when asked for his take on losing the starting job to undrafted rookie Max Hall . "I just don't want to make any problems and I don't really want to talk about what happened. "I just know I've got to play better. I know I can play better. That's basically where I want to leave it. I just don't want to make a big"

Cardinals name Max Hall starting quarterback for Saints' game
October 6
Arizona Republic
 
"Rookie Max Hall will start at quarterback for the Cardinals against the Saints on Sunday, according to a source. Hall replaces Derek Anderson, a six-year veteran, who has struggled through four games. Hall will be the team's third starting quarterback since the Cardinals opened training camp in Flagstaff. Coach Ken Whisenhunt benched Matt Leinart midway through the pre-season, and the Cardinals (2-2) subsequently released Leinart, who signed with Houston. Anderson took over and has completed almost 52 percent of his passes for three touchdowns. He has had five passes intercepted. He is ranked last in the NFL with a passer rating of 59.5, and the Cardinals are ranked 31st in offense."
Giants' Defense Delivers Knockouts
October 4
New York Times
 
"Jay Cutler's stall was already empty while the other members of the Chicago Bears were undressing moments after their 17-3 loss Sunday to the Giants. Cutler's night was long over by that time. With a snarling pass rush, the Giants sacked Cutler nine times and knocked him out of the game with a concussion. And that was after the first half. It did not get any better for Cutler's backup, Todd Collins, who was also knocked out of the game, and the Giants did not get any friendlier after halftime, their ferocious defense resembling those of yesteryear. "We got our pass rush going," end Justin Tuck said, "and it kind of snowballed after that.""
Cardinals staying patient with Derek Anderson, for now
September 22
Arizona Republic
 
"In the NFL, two games can be both an eternity and an instant, especially for coaches and quarterbacks. Six teams already have made mid-game changes at quarterback based on performance. And in Minnesota, Brett Favre looks like he could have helped the Vikings more by staying retired than playing. Two games in can be both a time for patience and a time for panic. Deciding which is appropriate separates the good coaches from the bad. The sketchy performance of the Cardinals' offense in the first two games has prompted many questions about quarterback Derek Anderson. Can he improve the accuracy of his passes? Can the Cardinals win a third consecutive NFC West title with Anderson at"
Derek Anderson's Cardinals teammates truly believe in him
September 14
Arizona Republic
 columnist Paola Boivin
"Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson already has something Matt Leinart never fully had: teammates who believe in him. "I'll tell you what," center Lyle Sendlein said Monday. "He's got a lot of respect from us for taking those hits and staying in there." One hurdle solved; another awaits. He must prove that he's more than a strong-armed quarterback with accuracy issues. He didn't do much to dispel the rap Sunday in a 17-13 victory over the St. Louis Rams. He completed 53.7 percent of his passes (22 of 41) which is in line with his career mark of 53 percent. His completion percentage ranked 23rd in the NFL after Sunday's games. Typical Anderson, many thought, but coach Ken Whisenhunt"
Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald concerned about lack of chemistry with Derek Anderson
September 11
Arizona Republic
 
"Now that Matt Leinart is gone and Derek Anderson is his starting quarterback, Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald decided it was time to come clean and set the record straight. No, not about Leinart, although No. 11 maintains he didn't lobby one way or the other about whom he wants throwing passes his way this season. But the four-time Pro Bowl wideout did acknowledge he has concerns as the Cardinals prepare for Sunday's season opener in St. Louis. Fitzgerald said it's the lack of time he's had to work with Anderson to develop even just a sliver of the timing and chemistry he had with Kurt Warner. Leinart, who was released a week ago and picked up by the Houston Texans, got most of the"
Derek Anderson excited about chance
September 9
Arizona Republic
 
"With a one-way ticket out of Cleveland, quarterback Derek Anderson was anxious to leave behind drama in the workplace, not reproduce it in his new work location. So Anderson said all the right things when he signed a two-year deal with the Cardinals last March. Yes, he was coming to Arizona to back up Matt Leinart, not to take job. In Anderson's head, and maybe only his, he was thinking of becoming the starter. "But I wasn't going to tell you guys that," he said. The dream became reality two weeks ago when coach Ken Whisenhunt demoted Leinart and named Anderson the starter. Anderson stayed a football field away from the ensuing theatrics, as Leinart complained about unfairness and the"
Cardinals shopping Leinart
September 1
Foxsports.com
 
"Matt Leinart's days in Arizona may be numbered. The Arizona Cardinals have been calling around the league trying to trade their former first-round draft pick, FOXSports.com has learned. Several teams have confirmed that they have received calls and e-mails from the Cardinals regarding his services, but it is not yet clear what sort of compensation that Arizona is seeking. Leinart lost his starting quarterback job this preseason to Derek Anderson. After his demotion to the second string, Leinart said, "I think this goes beyond the football field. "I've done everything they've asked of me and more – outplayed the competition in training camp and preseason." "Obviously there's something"
Matt Leinart questions reasons for demotion
August 31
Arizona Republic
 
"Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart exercised some diplomacy last week when talking about being made a former starter. On Monday, however, Leinart didn't hold back, saying he must have lost his job to Derek Anderson for reasons other than performance "I feel like I've outplayed the competition, training camp, preseason," he said. "I think my play speaks about that. For me, this goes beyond the football field. "The philosophy is you want the best 11 guys to play. I feel like I've proved that with my performance. I don't really know what else I could possibly do, so it probably goes beyond football. For me, I just really want an explanation, and I haven't been given one." Leinart said just"
Arizona Cardinals' Matt Leinart vs. Derek Anderson: Valley gets another QB controversy
August 30
Arizona Republic
 
"Remember when Sam Keller and Rudy Carpenter were involved in that quarterback controversy at Arizona State and then-coach Dirk Koetter pulled that mind-boggling last-second switcheroo? Admit it. No matter which side of that controversy you fell on, it was juicy stuff. Everybody loves a good quarterback controversy, and Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt gave us a beauty when he named Derek Anderson to start ahead of Matt Leinart in Chicago last week. Fortunately, nothing really has been decided yet, so the competition and the conversation continues heading into Thursday's preseason finale against the Redskins. Heck, this competition over who is going to keep the seat warm for Max Hall might"
Arizona Cardinals players stay out of Derek Anderson - Matt Leinart debate
August 29
Arizona Republic
 
"The Cardinals players voice a clear preference for which quarterback they want to start the regular season: the guy coach Ken Whisenhunt chooses. Players declined to weigh in on the Derek Anderson vs. Matt Leinart debate, repeating the same message enough that it almost sounded like they were reading from a script. "I'm not going to comment on that; that's a no-win situation for me to be in," said receiver Larry Fitzgerald. "We all trust in Coach Whisenhunt's philosophy and expertise. He's led us to two straight playoff seasons . . . so why wouldn't we believe in what he's going to do?" Fitzgerald said he has not given his input into the matter. "I'm just a hired hand, man," he said. "I'm"
Cardinals bench Matt Leinart, will start Derek Anderson at QB Saturday
August 28
Detroit News
 
"Derek Anderson, it's your turn. For how long remains to be determined. The Cardinals quarterback situation is up in the air after coach Ken Whisenhunt decided to shake up a struggling offense and start Anderson over Matt Leinart in the third exhibition, against the Bears tonight. "I realize we're not game planning," Whisenhunt said. "We're not doing a lot so you're going to have some of those situations more so than we'd like to have, but still that would be something we'd look to improve on this week." It's not clear if the move is permanent. Leinart defended himself in an interview with The Arizona Republic on Friday. "I've done everything to this point that they've asked me to and"
Arizona Cardinals' Derek Anderson is new No. 1 QB
August 28
Arizona Republic
 
"The bars around the Cardinals' downtown hotel here are full of musicians playing country songs about lives altered by the decisions of others. Quarterbacks Matt Leinart and Derek Anderson know something about the issue, too, especially after Thursday, when coach Ken Whisenhunt announced that Anderson was replacing Leinart as the starter in Saturday's preseason game against the Bears in Chicago. "I don't think we've performed the way we've needed to perform on offense in the preseason," Whisenhunt said after practice at Vanderbilt University. "And we're just looking at different players at different spots, trying to find a little groove. It's a great opportunity to look at combinations of"
Derek Anderson is new No. 1 QB
August 27
Arizona Republic
 
"The bars around the Cardinals' downtown hotel here are full of musicians playing country songs about lives altered by the decisions of others. Quarterbacks Matt Leinart and Derek Anderson know something about the issue, too, especially after Thursday, when coach Ken Whisenhunt announced that Anderson was replacing Leinart as the starter in Saturday's preseason game against the Bears in Chicago. "I don't think we've performed the way we've needed to perform on offense in the preseason," Whisenhunt said after practice at Vanderbilt University. "And we're just looking at different players at different spots, trying to find a little groove. It's a great opportunity to look at combinations of"
Cardinals' Ken Whisenhunt set to see how changes unfold
August 27
Arizona Republic
 
"There will be some new names among the Cardinals' starting units on Saturday in Chicago, but coach Ken Whisenhunt isn't saying how long the starters will play in the third preseason game. "We're mixing some new guys in," he said. "We're going to see how we play. Obviously, there are a lot of things we're still looking to find out about our team, from a personnel standpoint, from scheme. We'll see how the game unfolds." There will be at least three changes in the starting lineup. Derek Anderson will start instead of Matt Leinart at quarterback. Greg Toler will replace Trumaine McBride at left cornerback, and Daryl Washington will start at inside linebacker instead of Pago Togafau."
Derek Anderson to start against Chicago Bears
August 26
Arizona Republic
 
"Derek Anderson will start at quarterback on Saturday night in Chicago. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said he was disappointed in the offensive production in the first two preseason games. "I don't think we performed the way we want to perform on offense this preseason and we're going to look at a number of different players in different spots," Whisenhunt said. Matt Leinart, who had been the starter, will play the second quarter and start the second half."
Cardinals reach deal with QB Derek Anderson, will get chance to compete for starting job
March 18
Arizona Republic
 
"Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said quarterback Derek Anderson will be given the chance to compete with Matt Leinart for the starting job, but he also made it clear that for now it's Leinart's job to lose. "Certainly Matt has earned the right to be the guy and that's the way we're going forward as we proceed," Whisenhunt said Wednesday, after the Cardinals announced they had signed Anderson to a two-year contract. A free agent released last week by the Browns, Anderson, 26, agreed to a deal worth $7.25 million, of which $3.25 million will be guaranteed. If he reaches maximum performance bonuses, the deal could be worth in excess of $18 million."
Former Browns QB Derek Anderson agrees to 2 yr. deal with Cards worth up to $18.25 million
March 17
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Former Browns quarterback Derek Anderson has agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals, a league source told the Plain Dealer. It's a two-year worth up to $18.25 million, depending on games started. The minimum is $7.25 million if he's strictly a backup. As soon as the contract language is approved, he'll sign the deal. In Arizona, Anderson will have a chance to beat out Matt Leinart for the starting job. He also visited Seattle, but would've been the backup to Matt Hasselbeck."
Arizona Cardinals reach deal with quarterback Derek Anderson
March 17
Arizona Republic
 
"The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms with free-agent quarterback Derek Anderson, and a deal will be announced in the next few hours. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt is expected to meet the media at the team's training facility to discuss Anderson's role with the team. Anderson is expected to speak via conference call. ESPN.com reports that the deal is for two years, $7.25 million., which includes $3.25 million guaranteed, and with incentives, would max out at $18.25 million. Anderson, recently released by the Browns, is being brought in as the No. 2 quarterback but likely will be given every chance to compete for the starting job with Matt Leinart. The Cardinals had also been targeting"
QB Derek Anderson to visit Seahawks and Cardinals
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
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"
Derek Anderson apologizes for blasting Cleveland Browns fans
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
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
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
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."
Holmgren says it's a long shot that both Anderson and Quinn will return in 2010
February 27
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Browns President Mike Holmgren is not ready to clarify his nagging quarterback situation, but he admitted Friday that the odds are long that both Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn will be back. "I think it's a long shot," he said after addressing the national media at the NFL Scouting Combine. "Never say never. But I've gone on record as saying I don't want a quarterback competition. They did that last year. And that didn't work out." Holmgren said that "in a perfect world," he would evaluate a quarterback over 32 games in the same system. Quinn has started 12 games in two different systems, Anderson 39 in three. "You can't wait too much longer," he said of choosing a permanent starter. "I"
'Huge' decision approaches on quarterback Derek Anderson
February 26
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Browns President Mike Holmgren said "there's a good chance" the team will meet with the agents of Derek Anderson here at the NFL Combine and acknowledged that the decision on the quarterback is huge. A key date is March 19, when Anderson's $2 million roster bonus is due. He also has a $7.45 million base salary for 2010, which means they'll probably either release him or try to restructure his contract if he's not the starter. The salary is not guaranteed. A lot could happen before then, with the free agency and trading period opening March 5. It's unlikely that a team would trade for Anderson at his current salary, meaning a release or restructuring is more likely. Holmgren said nothing"
The QB for 2010? Mangini says that decision awaits Holmgren's 'insight'
January 5
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Unlike Romeo Crennel before him, Eric Mangini declined to name a starting quarterback while on the hot seat. "That's the great thing about Mike Holmgren coming in," Mangini said when asked who his starter would be. "He knows a lot about quarterbacks and he'll give a lot of insight on that and I'll be excited to listen to his thoughts on it." Crennel, of course, named Brady Quinn his starter last year before being fired. He was proven correct when Quinn won the job over Derek Anderson after a camp-long battle. Despite taking heat all year for the open competition, Mangini said he wouldn't have done it differently. "No, I wouldn't have," he said. "There were two players that both had really"
Anderson takes over evolving offense
December 26
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"With quarterback Brady Quinn out for the remaining two games of the season with a foot injury, backup Derek Anderson takes over an offense that had begun to blossom after switching to a no-huddle scheme. The no-huddle change came after Anderson relieved Quinn of his starting duties after just two games, but then went on to struggle in a six-game stint that saw the offense sink to new lows with Anderson throwing for just two touchdowns compared to nine interceptions. After an early November bye week, Anderson was replaced by Quinn, who began running the no- huddle Nov. 16 against Baltimore. If he could have the season back, Anderson said he wishes the switch to no-huddle had come earlier."
Brady Quinn will start MNF vs. Baltimore Ravens
November 11
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Browns coach Eric Mangini today named Brady Quinn the starting quarterback for Monday night's game against the Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Quinn replaces Derek Anderson, who went 1-4 in his five starts. "He's had good weeks of practice,'' said Mangini. "He's worked hard since the first transition was made. I look forward to him taking advantage of this opportunity and helping us improve.'' Quinn went 0-3 in his three starts, getting pulled at halftime of the 34-3 loss to the Ravens in Week 3."
Browns' Brady Quinn likely to start Monday
November 11
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"This Browns quarterback carousel has Brady Quinn seeing purple. Quinn started against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 and was benched after falling behind, 20-0, in the first half. Now Quinn is expected to be exhumed as the starter when the Ravens come to Cleveland Browns Stadium on Monday night. The official word should come Wednesday from coach Eric Mangini. ESPN.com reported two unidentified sources said Quinn "likely" will be Mangini's choice to kick off the rest of the season for the 1-7 Browns. This should be welcome news to the Ravens. After they moved to 3-0 by dispatching the Browns, 34-3, the Ravens lost four of their next five games to hit their halfway mark at 4-4. Two of those"
Sources: Browns to go with Quinn
November 10
ESPN.com
 
"The Browns are not making an official announcement regarding their quarterback situation until Wednesday. But two sources said the team is expected to name Brady Quinn the starting quarterback for Monday night's game at Baltimore against the Ravens. Quinn started Cleveland's first three games before Mangini switched to Anderson for the fourth game against the Cincinnati Bengals."
Mangini says decision nearly made, but he won't reveal Cleveland Browns QB
November 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Like Vikings coach Brad Childress and Bengals coach Marvin Lewis before him, Ravens coach John Harbaugh will have to sweat it out for a few days before finding out who the Browns' starting quarterback is going to be next Monday night. Eric Mangini, still looking for any shred of a competitive advantage, said Monday he'll wait until Wednesday to announce his starting quarterback for the rematch against the Ravens at the stadium. "I know where I'm headed, but we'll talk about that on Wednesday," he said. "I haven't sat down with the quarterbacks about it yet, so that's part of it. We'll talk about that in conjunction with our work on the Ravens." Brady Quinn, who might get the chance to"
Browns' Eric Mangini will announce QB decision Wednesday
November 9
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini said today that he'll wait until Wednesday to announce his decision on a starting quarterback for the Ravens game next Monday night. "I know where I'm headed, but we'll talk about that on Wednesday,'' he said. "I haven't talked to the quarterbacks about it yet, so that's part of it.' Derek Anderson is last in the NFL with a 36.2 rating and has thrown only two touchdown passes against nine interceptions and could be replaced by Brady Quinn."
Eric Mangini sticks with quarterback Derek Anderson
October 27
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Despite Derek Anderson's abysmal numbers that would get most quarterbacks benched, Browns coach Eric Mangini is sticking with him over Brady Quinn. "I think (Anderson) gives us the best chance right now to move the ball," said Mangini. "I know his numbers haven't been impressive, but he isn't alone in producing those numbers. There's been a significant amount of drops, there's been times where he had chances and there's been some breakdowns in protection. I've also seen him complete some balls that were well-thrown and well-caught." Mangini cited a 21-yard throw to newly-acquired tight end Michael Gaines. The pass, zipped in against double coverage near the goal line, put the ball at the"
Mangini to stick with Anderson
October 27
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"The ''Brady'' chants started in the second quarter, just after Browns rookie receiver Brian Robiskie turned inside and quarterback Derek Anderson threw outside, much to the delight of Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson, who intercepted the pass. But Browns coach Eric Mangini refused to yank Anderson in the 31-3 loss Sunday to the Packers, and the disappointed crowd in Cleveland Browns Stadium gave up the Brady Quinn quest and went home early. As dismal as Anderson's numbers were for the third consecutive week, Mangini said Monday that he was sticking with Anderson for the game Sunday against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. ''I think he gives us the best chance right now to"
Browns coach Eric Mangini says he's sticking with Derek Anderson
October 26
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Browns coach Eric Mangini said Monday he's sticking with Derek Anderson despite the fact he's the lowest rated passer in the NFL with a 40.6 rating. Mangini said he still thinks Anderson "gives us the best chance right now to move the ball. I know his numbers haven't been impressive, but he hasn't been alone in producing those numbers.'' He cited the dropped passes over the previous few weeks. He also pointed to good plays such as the 21-yard pass to tight end Michael Gaines to the Green Bay 1 that almost went for a touchdown. Mangini also stressed that not using Brady Quinn has nothing to do with keeping him from getting 70% of the plays, which would trigger $10.9 million in contract"
Anderson says Browns didn't execute enough
October 26
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"Not long after the Browns were humbled at home by the visiting Green Bay Packers on Sunday, embattled quarterback Derek Anderson waved rookie receiver Brian Robiskie over toward his locker. The pair quietly chatted for a few minutes before going their separate ways. Anderson could have been asking Robiskie about a second-quarter interception in which Anderson threw one way and Robiskie broke the other way, leaving cornerback Charles Woodson alone to grab the ball and return it 25 yards to set up a touchdown that gave the Packers a 21-3 lead. Or perhaps Anderson was simply suggesting to the newcomer from Ohio State that he should stay positive and keep his head up. Either way, Anderson"
Lack of snaps may cost Quinn millions
October 22
ESPN.com
 
"Not only is Cleveland quarterback Brady Quinn disappointed with his playing status, but the former first-round pick could lose millions if he doesn't play this weekend against the Green Bay Packers. According to Quinn's contract, he needs to play 70 percent of Cleveland's offensive snaps this year to earn two bonuses worth a combined $10.95 million. Quinn played 2½ games (10 quarters) this season before being benched in favor of Derek Anderson. Depending on the amount of offensive snaps the Browns take this weekend, Quinn could fall under the 70-percent threshold by sitting on the sidelines Sunday against the Packers. Quinn would miss a $5 million bonus this year without the playing-time"
Coach warms to Anderson; Quinn out in cold
October 20
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Browns quarterback Brady Quinn might still be on the roster when the trading deadline passes at 4 p.m. today, but it doesn't mean he'll be playing anytime soon regardless of how bad the offense has performed. Whenever the subject of Quinn replacing Derek Anderson is broached, coach Eric Mangini crushes it like a grape. Following Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers, Mangini said, "I'm not looking to make a move [at quarterback], no." So, not only will Quinn be stuck in Cleveland even though he'd most likely welcome a trade, he'll be stuck on the bench for the foreseeable future. Hey, if you can't get playing time despite a starter who has tumbled to last in the NFL with a 41.7 rating -"
Eric Mangini: 'We're not looking to move Brady Quinn'
October 14
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Browns coach Eric Mangini said during his press conference this morning, "We're not looking to move Brady Quinn.'' He said he's talked to Quinn and "He's focused on Pittsburgh.'' Mangini also said, "We get calls all the time that we listen to, but Brady is a Cleveland Brown and it's not anything we're looking to do.'' The question to Mangini about Quinn's status was prompted by growing speculation that Quinn would like to go somewhere where he can start. The trading deadline is next Tuesday at 4 p.m. Quinn's house was put up for sale on Tuesday, fueling speculation that he might be on the move."
Browns reinvent Derek Anderson
October 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 columnist Bud Shaw
"Come on down, Derek Anderson, have we got a deal for you? The job's yours. You can thank your quick release and our tortured plan that demoted Brady Quinn in a wink of an eye after promoting him. If you're wondering, there is an "i" in Chansi Stuckey, but in a good way. Get to know him. Your season could depend on it. In the meantime, your somewhat deep threat and quasi No. 1 receiver is Mohamed Massaquoi, who has been thrilling NFL crowds since last week. Good luck. We're all counting on you. And so another coaching regime turns to Anderson for Plan B salvage work. Quinn lasted all of 10 quarters under coach Eric Mangini. The only person alive who might consider that a long-term"