Football Snap: Derek Anderson slams Cleveland Fans

T-post Tom · 03-09-2010, 10:46 PM

OUCH!

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

Anderson upset by release, says Browns fans don't deserve winner

NFL.com Wire Reports

Derek Anderson's uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is over, but he had a parting shot for the team's fans.

The Browns released the one-time Pro Bowl quarterback Tuesday, one day after they acquired backup Seneca Wallace in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, and Anderson responded by ripping Cleveland fans.

"The fans are ruthless and don't deserve a winner," Anderson wrote in an e-mail to The News-Herald, a suburban Cleveland newspaper. "I will never forget getting cheered when I was injured (in 2008, a sprained medial collateral ligament).

"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 made the Pro Bowl in 2007, when he threw 29 touchdown passes and led the Browns to a 10-6 record. However, his promising career has been in a tailspin ever since. He lost his starting job to Brady Quinn at the start of last season, got it back, lost it again, returned to the starting lineup when Quinn was hurt and won Cleveland's last two games.

Anderson, 26, spent five seasons with the Browns, who claimed him off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens in 2005. Anderson was due a $2 million roster bonus March 19, and his salary was set for $7.45 million in 2010 -- financial burdens that heavily factored into the Browns' decision to dump him.

"I want to thank Derek for everything that he gave to the Cleveland Browns organization over the last five years," coach Eric Mangini said in a statement released by the team. "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."

Anderson threw for 3,787 yards in 2007, and 17 of his 29 TD passes went to wide receiver Braylon Edwards, whom the Browns traded to the New York Jets last season. Blessed with one of the NFL's strongest arms, Anderson was never able to duplicate the success that he attained in '07.

In seven starts last season, Anderson completed just 81 of 182 passes (45 percent) for 888 yards and three TDs with 10 interceptions. On a windy Oct. 11 afternoon in Buffalo, Anderson went just 2-of-17 passing for 23 yards, but the Browns managed to eek out a 6-3 victory over the Bills.

Anderson's passer rating was an abysmal 42.1 last season, and the Browns went 3-4 with him in the starting lineup. But despite his struggles and constant criticism from Cleveland fans who preferred Quinn, Anderson never complained and remained one of the team's leaders.

After Quinn sustained a season-ending foot injury on Dec. 20, Anderson started and helped Cleveland win its final two games. The team finished the season with a four-game winning streak -- a spurt that likely saved Mangini's job.

It's still unclear what direction the Browns will go at quarterback. Quinn hasn't lived up to expectations, and Wallace, who worked with new Browns president Mike Holmgren with the Seahawks, might not be ready to start. Holmgren said last week that the team was actively looking for a quarterback, but he didn't specify if that meant in free agency or via trade.

The Browns also have 11 picks in April's draft, and it's possible they could use one to groom a starter.

pkane · 03-09-2010, 10:54 PM

There was no way they were going to keep him with the money he was due. He signed a huge contract after a unexpected, good year and then he underachieved for 2 seasons. To bad for him, if his new team does play Cle. he will just be holding a clipboard on the sidelines.

Deberg_1990 · 03-09-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by T-post Tom

"The fans are ruthless and don't deserve a winner," Anderson wrote in an e-mail to The News-Herald, a suburban Cleveland newspaper. "I will never forget getting cheered when I was injured (in 2008, a sprained medial collateral ligament).

"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."

Dear Derek,

If you perform, the fans will cheer. If you suck, they will boo. It doesnt matter what city you play for.

Mr. Arrowhead · 03-09-2010, 11:01 PM

well if they cheered when he got injured, then they deserve those comments.

**jAZ** · 03-09-2010, 11:09 PM

Sounds like he'd be perfect for the Raiders.

**pr_capone** · 03-09-2010, 11:10 PM

Ya know... I would not be terribly offended if KC brought him in for a look-see.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 03-09-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pkane

There was no way they were going to keep him with the money he was due. He signed a huge contract after a unexpected, good year and then he underachieved for 2 seasons. To bad for him, if his new team does play Cle. he will just be holding a clipboard on the sidelines.

Why am I thinking Matthew Cassel when I read this?

Sure-Oz · 03-09-2010, 11:11 PM

He can be our new girlbac and say KC BBQ sucks

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-09-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

He can be our new girlbac and say KC BBQ sucks

That was Bono

Sure-Oz · 03-09-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

That was Bono

It's really hard to keep track of all the shitty QB's we've had

DBOSHO · 03-09-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pr_capone

Ya know... I would not be terribly offended if KC brought him in for a look-see.

No thanks. Call it what you want, but the guy was TERRIBLE last year.

**pr_capone** · 03-09-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DBOSHO

No thanks. Call it what you want, but the guy was TERRIBLE last year.

I agree.

He played like shit in 08 and was injured to finish the season. In 09 he didn't have Winslow Jr as a target. He only had Edwards for 6 quarters.

That said, he did make it to a Pro Bowl. I realize he was throwing to Winslow Jr & Edwards but there is talent there.

I'm not saying he should compete to start but it would be nice to have an option at QB2.

**DeezNutz** · 03-09-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

It's really hard to keep track of all the shitty QB's we've had

FML.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-10-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

It's really hard to keep track of all the shitty QB's we've had

I think it's pretty easy: ALL of them

T-post Tom · 03-10-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think it's pretty easy: ALL of them

Ha. I didn't mind Montana, Gannon and Green. Deburg was fun and maybe more "shitfaced" than shitty. But yeah, we've had our share of stinkers.

03-09-2010, 10:46 PM
T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1927293	Snap: Derek Anderson slams Cleveland Fans OUCH! http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true Anderson upset by release, says Browns fans don't deserve winner NFL.com Wire Reports Derek Anderson's uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is over, but he had a parting shot for the team's fans. The Browns released the one-time Pro Bowl quarterback Tuesday, one day after they acquired backup Seneca Wallace in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, and Anderson responded by ripping Cleveland fans. "The fans are ruthless and don't deserve a winner," Anderson wrote in an e-mail to The News-Herald, a suburban Cleveland newspaper. "I will never forget getting cheered when I was injured (in 2008, a sprained medial collateral ligament). "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 made the Pro Bowl in 2007, when he threw 29 touchdown passes and led the Browns to a 10-6 record. However, his promising career has been in a tailspin ever since. He lost his starting job to Brady Quinn at the start of last season, got it back, lost it again, returned to the starting lineup when Quinn was hurt and won Cleveland's last two games. Anderson, 26, spent five seasons with the Browns, who claimed him off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens in 2005. Anderson was due a $2 million roster bonus March 19, and his salary was set for $7.45 million in 2010 -- financial burdens that heavily factored into the Browns' decision to dump him. "I want to thank Derek for everything that he gave to the Cleveland Browns organization over the last five years," coach Eric Mangini said in a statement released by the team. "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." Anderson threw for 3,787 yards in 2007, and 17 of his 29 TD passes went to wide receiver Braylon Edwards, whom the Browns traded to the New York Jets last season. Blessed with one of the NFL's strongest arms, Anderson was never able to duplicate the success that he attained in '07. In seven starts last season, Anderson completed just 81 of 182 passes (45 percent) for 888 yards and three TDs with 10 interceptions. On a windy Oct. 11 afternoon in Buffalo, Anderson went just 2-of-17 passing for 23 yards, but the Browns managed to eek out a 6-3 victory over the Bills. Anderson's passer rating was an abysmal 42.1 last season, and the Browns went 3-4 with him in the starting lineup. But despite his struggles and constant criticism from Cleveland fans who preferred Quinn, Anderson never complained and remained one of the team's leaders. After Quinn sustained a season-ending foot injury on Dec. 20, Anderson started and helped Cleveland win its final two games. The team finished the season with a four-game winning streak -- a spurt that likely saved Mangini's job. It's still unclear what direction the Browns will go at quarterback. Quinn hasn't lived up to expectations, and Wallace, who worked with new Browns president Mike Holmgren with the Seahawks, might not be ready to start. Holmgren said last week that the team was actively looking for a quarterback, but he didn't specify if that meant in free agency or via trade. The Browns also have 11 picks in April's draft, and it's possible they could use one to groom a starter.
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