Comments on: One more opinion that the Browns staff prefers Derek Anderson

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:55 +0000

Their offensive line and running game should be better this year based on free agency and draft picks. They boosted their receiver core as well. No more excuses. Give both D.A. and B.Q. plenty of snaps in pre-season and see who is best. Brilliant!!!!!!!

By: Salinian

Salinian — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:48:32 +0000

This may certainly be a simplistic and unpopular perspective, but it seems evident the organization's best chance to win soon is to resurrect the Anderson-to-Edwards combination of 2007.

That being said, I'm completely comfortable allowing the coaches to do their jobs and for the competition to play itself out. Otherwise, you've got fan discontent, convinced the Golden Boy is being mis-handled and improperly evaluated.

So long as those sentiments endure, there will be counter-productive divisiveness—something that played a huge role in last season's disintegration.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:37:52 +0000

The replies here typify Brown fans sadly. Fans don't see squat behind the scenes whether it's practice, film and so forth. Yet already as soon as those who are paid to do so and can evaluate say something contrary to the emotions of fans they turn on them.

Quinn is not a god or idol so why not let the FO do their jobs? Being from ND or growing up in Ohio doesn't give Quinn anymore advantage than anyone else for the QB position.

I want the best player period whether its Quinn, DA or Ratliff. All I ask it Mangini and CO do their jobs and get it right. That's what they are paid for.

By: Tim Coyle

Tim Coyle — Sat, 16 May 2009 08:59:55 +0000

The recievers were not catching DA's passes last year because he was throwing bullet trains at them. The recievers were not catching BQ's passes last year because they were not on the mark. Both of these situations were caused by stinking coaching. When players screwed up, Romeo handed out lolipops.

Mangini will change this.

By: Joyce B

Joyce B — Sat, 16 May 2009 08:28:53 +0000

you're beyond an idiot, Tim, with all that BS.

By: Tim G

Tim G — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:33:26 +0000

Has anyone outside of the Browns front office considered that DA is connected to BOTH Kokinis AND Mangini? That's why he may be considered the "front runner" for the Browns QB job. Think about it. Former Browns Personal doofos, Phil Savage traded WITH the Ravens, of which Kokinis was a member at the time, FOR Derek Anderson. Randy Lerner's father, Al was tied to the city of Baltimore on behalf of former Browns owner, (f)Art Model during the move from Cleveland to Baltimore, until Model took the money and moved the Browns TO Baltimore. During that time, the Lerner's became chummy with the Ravens' organization and familiar with their front office, including Kokinis AND Mangini, prompting Randy Lerner's "love affair" with Mangini who in turn touted Kokinis as the person he could best work with once he was fired from the Jets. Then the Browns went and grabbed DA off the Ravens waiver wire, who, by the way was a #3 behind Kyle Boller and…?, only to make him another #3 AND inactive for 14 games in 2005.
Does this look like another Cleveland Browns front office F-UP? It now appears the Browns are second guessing themselves after dumping a ton of money into Anderson and none of the triumphverate that had ANY connection to this sorted scenario wants to admit they made a mistake! Does NFL in this case mean 'Nother F'n Loser? So now, it may be that Anderson has been "unofficially" annoitted the starter while Brady struggles to show his stuff. HOWEVER, having said all that, I'm NOT convinced Quinn IS an NFL caliber QB, unfortunately, we the fans don't know and the front office isn't saying; or they just don't know themselves! Welcome to Cleveland Browns Football!

By: alan t.

alan t. — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:42:39 +0000

joepetro66 hit the nail right on the head. Naive suckers in the media willing to spit back out as gospel whatever they're being spoon-fed by folks with ulterior motives.

By: gunnyg

gunnyg — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:42:19 +0000

I'm not being critical of either QB. The staff will decide regardless of who WE think should be under center.
I believe DA should get the start. It's not his fault receivers dropped balls last year.

That problem did NOT change when Quinn played. DA was the starter and was unjustly criticized for poor receiver performance. He hit his targets.

The receivers, including BE know what they have to do this year. catch the ball.

By: 40yr fan

40yr fan — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:42:14 +0000

Good one Tbomb! You forgot being SLOW & unable to read zone coverages.

By: Tbomb

Tbomb — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:49:06 +0000

Lets see, the guy has no touch on the short pass, is easily rattled, can't manage the clock,…what's not to like?