Derek Anderson to start on Sunday

[jmood88]

Now Brady's done...with his career

[jmood88]

Quote: Originally Posted by JJLinn

DA is an epic fail, horrible decision.

So what does that make Quinn? At least Anderson has done something in the NFL.

[jmood88]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigtxambition

Regardless of his obvious failure in Cleveland I still have faith that Quinn can develop into a Top 10 NFL QB.

Based on what? You must be yet another one of those Cowboys/Notre Dame/any team that won before you you realized what sport they were playing fans.

[bigtxambition]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmood88

Based on what? You must be yet another one of those Cowboys/Notre Dame/any team that won before you you realized what sport they were playing fans.

Based on faith. Also, the fact that even Steve Young played for a failure team before becoming an All-Pro QB.

[65South]

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

Yeah, each game he got worse and worse. Defenses knew he couldn't throw more than 10 yards and with that, Quinn never had a shot to move the team. We all could see it, which is why the move was made. DA isn't going to turn this team around, but I'm sure Braylon Edwards is happy.

Very well stated EG.

Quote: Originally Posted by jmood88

So what does that make Quinn? At least Anderson has done something in the NFL.

You can't be serious How about putting some of the onus on the head coach?? If you think Derek Anderson is gonna right that ship you're mistaken. Yes, he did make the Pro Bowl, but the year after he went back to being mediocre. The fact that you play Brady Quinn for 3 games, all of which are against the #1, #4 and #7 defenses, then yank him? That should give a lot of confidence to any QB that steps behind center huh? The kid has played 7 games TOTAL (6 if you want to count significant snaps). Why don't you just give Quinn the season and let him develop?

I'll give Anderson one thing he can do that Quinn hasn't shown he can and that's throw the long ball. It's almost like Quinn refuses to throw the long ball because he's afraid of making mistakes. This to me falls on the head coach as well seeing as he withheld the starting QB job until days before the first game. What coach in their right mind does that? If you're gonna be the starter, let whoever it is get starters reps.

It's logical to say that neither QB will be making a significant impact this season, so if you drafted Quinn to be your long-term starter, why not let him take his lumps and have the time to develop. What happens if Anderson plays like he did last week and does no better, do you go back to Quinn?

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Quote: Originally Posted by 65South

You can't be serious How about putting some of the onus on the head coach?? If you think Derek Anderson is gonna right that ship you're mistaken. Yes, he did make the Pro Bowl, but the year after he went back to being mediocre. The fact that you play Brady Quinn for 3 games, all of which are against the #1, #4 and #7 defenses, then yank him? That should give a lot of confidence to any QB that steps behind center huh? The kid has played 7 games TOTAL (6 if you want to count significant snaps). Why don't you just give Quinn the season and let him develop? I'll give Anderson one thing he can do that Quinn hasn't shown he can and that's throw the long ball. It's almost like Quinn refuses to throw the long ball because he's afraid of making mistakes. This to me falls on the head coach as well seeing as he withheld the starting QB job until days before the first game. What coach in their right mind does that? If you're gonna be the starter, let whoever it is get starters reps. It's logical to say that neither QB will be making a significant impact this season, so if you drafted Quinn to be your long-term starter, why not let him take his lumps and have the time to develop. What happens if Anderson plays like he did last week and does no better, do you go back to Quinn?

This rant has nothing to do with jmood's quote at all. All he said was that Anderson has at least been successful for a time. Quinn was given the chance and failed to do anything productive. He barely even showed a glimpse of being a good NFL QB. Tyler Thigpen did better for the Chiefs than Quinn did for the Browns.

Whereas Anderson has definitely struggled as of late, but he's not too far removed from a Pro Bowl season and that definitely counts for something.

Either way, I'm just happy because I just acquired Braylon Edwards in 2 of my fantasy leagues right before they announced this so my trade's already looking better.

[jmood88]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigtxambition

Based on faith. Also, the fact that even Steve Young played for a failure team before becoming an All-Pro QB.

So do you think that every quarterback who has played bad for a bad team is somehow going to turn into a good quarterback because Steve Young did?

[snepp]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmood88

So do you think that every quarterback who has played bad for a bad team is somehow going to turn into a good quarterback because Steve Young did?

Sounds reasonable, doesn't it?

I'm saving up for my Tarvaris Jackson HoF induction trip already.