Derek Anderson

[Killa Cam 69]

It's not funny

[KSpan]

I chuckled about his first play being an "option", but the guy can throw if needed.

[mav1234]

As opposed to leave to be backup?

No one is going to give Anderson a shot. He had his shots.

he might get a shot to go some place with a bunch of mediocre QBs to compete for a starting job on a team that didn't want to draft somebody.

[Pimpdaddy]

Yes. He did well for the few plays he was in. I think we have one of the better #2 QB's in the NFL.

...yep...hes not going to hurt u,,,so why is pickles sucking up a roster spot..

[Ruff]

...yep...hes not going to hurt u,,,so why is pickles sucking up a roster spot..

If you're asking to why Jimmy is on our roster, most team's keep 3 QBs, in case of emergency.

If you're asking why it's Jimmy in particular, as opposed to any other 3rd string QB, I have no idea.

[CRA]

Derrick Anderson has completed 1 NFL pass.....since he stunk up the joint despite having Larry Fitzgerald and competed with a rookie Clausen as to who was the most pathetic QB in the NFL. He hasn't shown anything resembling good play in a half decade.

Now we have the best backup QB in the NFL who might leave to start somewhere else?

Think we might be jumping the gun here.....or just label me as negative. DA becomes irrelevant the moment Chud is gone IMO.

[Ruff]

Think we might be jumping the gun here.....or just label me as negative. DA becomes irrelevant the moment Chud is gone IMO.

I don't necessarily think that's true, but only from a teammate/chemistry stand-point. He and Cam seem to be really good friends, and with a QB/back-up QB relationship, that's important.

[Clicheking]

Considering the alternative he's awesome.

[Guest Tom Cat]

We will be lucky if we have him as a back up next year

[CRA]

I don't necessarily think that's true, but only from a teammate/chemistry stand-point. He and Cam seem to be really good friends, and with a QB/back-up QB relationship, that's important.

Yeah, that doesn't sell me on it. Stewart and Williams are really good friends. Didn't mean both them being on our roster was smart

[Ruff]

Yeah, that doesn't sell me on it. Stewart and Williams are really good friends. Didn't mean other them being on our roster was smart

No, I agree, but I think the only reason I would like for DA to return is because he and Cam have such great chemistry. I definitely don't think he's the greatest back-up ever, or anything.

(However, he is hella better than teh Jimmy.)

[The_Mango55]

He is a decent backup, and also I crack up every time I think of that press conference, so I'm glad he is on the team.

[Chimera]

As opposed to leave to be backup?

No one is going to give Anderson a shot. He had his shots.

DA has been the starter, but to say he's had his shots isn't entirely accurate. He's started on some bad teams. The only time he had any resemblance of talent around him, he led the Browns (the fuging Browns!) to a winning record.

Even if you have Fitzgerald, you need a line and a running game. (for another example of trying to win with just an elite WR, see the 2005 NFCCG)

[CRA]

DA has been the starter, but to say he's had his shots isn't entirely accurate. He's started on some bad teams. The only time he had any resemblance of talent around him, he led the Browns (the fuging Browns!) to a winning record.

Even if you have Fitzgerald, you need a line and a running game. (for another example of trying to win with just an elite WR, see the 2005 NFCCG)

What was the difference in talent around him in Cleveland the following year? The one where he was so bad they benched him for Brady Quinn?

What was the difference in AZ in talent vs the year before he got his shot? They were a 10 win team with the same OL and RBs.

Anderson has had his number called several years to start games. He isn't very good. Nothing has ever supported that fluke year in Cleveland. Anderson, Braylon and Winslow had a perfect storm season.