By Aaron Ziraks
NoLogoNeeded.com Staff Writer
Twitter: @Z_NoLogoNeeded
Earlier this week I wrote I didn't think Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson were in the Browns' future plans. I also stated I am not a fan of Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen. Instead of drafting a rookie quarterback, I would just as well give up the Browns' first pick to Philadelphia for Kevin Kolb, especially if the Browns were planning on taking Bradford or Clasuen. In other words, I think Kolb is better and will be better than Bradford or Clausen.
Since my original post, recent reports surfaced Quinn is on the trading block. Some Browns fans think Quinn can still be the guy and some say Browns President Mike Holmgren things Quinn can still be the guy based on a quote he made at the NFL Combine.
"A quarterback needs two full seasons before you can judge him," Holmgren said. "What's Brady Quinn started? Twelve games? How can we know if he's the guy?''
When Holmgren made that statement, I was standing five feet away. It was in no way, shape or form an endorsement for Quinn. If anything, it was a smoke screen to get more teams thinking Quinn has the tools be be an NFL quarterback.
The reasons Holmgren is not sold on Quinn is simple: Quinn doesn't have the accuracy or arm strength to be a premier starting quarterback in the NFL. Sorry, but former quarterback Trent Dilfer or even current quarterback Mark Sanchez are exceptions, not the rule. The NFL rule is in order to win you have to have a premier starter who makes plays.
With some good, old-fashioned statistical analysis, I wanted to shed some light into why Quinn's time in Cleveland looks to be coming to an end.
I did a statistical breakdown of the first 12 games for every starter in the NFL in 2009 followed by a little comparing. If I was able to put this together in a couple of hours, imagine the in-depth stats and hours of film available at Holmgren's fingertips showing him what he has in Quinn.
I do, however, want to preface things by saying I wanted nothing more than for Quinn to be the guy the Browns could believe in for the next 15 years. Truth is, I don't believe that is the case. If Quinn is given a chance, I hope he capitalizes on it and I am dead wrong. Unfortunately, after looking at the numbers, Quinn is not on the same level as a majority of his peers.
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"Peppers received a $6.5 million signing bonus but the Bears also elected to give him a $12.5 million roster bonus in 2010 and a $10.5 million roster bonus in 2011. Peppers will make $20 million in 2010, $11.5 million in 2011 and $9 million in 2012."
"It's about being able to know that I can finish my career here in Carolina," said Delhomme at the time. "That's what I've wanted, all I've ever wanted."
By Don Delco
NoLogoNeeded.com Staff Writer
Twitter: @DonNoLogoNeeded.com
The lasting image of the 2009 Denver Broncos is of rookie head coach and Canton, Ohio native, Josh McDaniels, fist pumping after his team's 20-17 win over New England on Oct. 11.
Images aside, the Broncos started 6-0 before finishing 8-8 and missed the playoffs. Offensively, Denver was ranked 20th in the NFL and rookie running back Knowshon Moreno rushed for 947 yards.
With that being said, David East of Broncotalk.net took on the responsibility of making the Broncos pick.
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By Aaron Ziraks
NoLogoNeeded.com Staff Writer
Twitter: @Z_NoLogoNeeded
On the heels of being cut by the Browns, Derek Anderson lashed out at the fans of Cleveland in an email to the News-Herald.
"The fans are ruthless and don't deserve a winner," Anderson wrote. "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."
I like the fire Anderson has, but why could he not show that when he was on the field? Rumors are swirling that DA will land in Arizona. I can't wait to see how the cripple fight between Anderson and Matt Leinart turns out.
Just think, we could have turned Anderson into 1st and 3rd round draft picks after 2007 and still be in the same place we are right now. I am glad this chapter in the Browns quarterback saga has closed. Now, let's hope someone steps up and takes the reigns.
Wednesday morning update:
Apparently, Anderson is trying to place the cat back into the bag. He issued a statement via former Browns public relations director, Amy Palcic.
"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 great times playing in Cleveland, especially during the 2007 season and I met some great people and made many lifelong friends along the way. I'm looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life."
So, what do you think? Do you forgive him? Does that make it worse? Are you just simply glad he's no longer with the Browns?
Less than 24 hours after the Browns acquired Seneca Wallace from Seattle, the Browns released Derek Anderson.
"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. "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."
What is his future? Plenty of teams may now consider Anderson an option. A new team is now not required to acquire his hefty contract. On March 19, Anderson was due $2 million roster bonus and his base salary in 2010 was going to be $7.45 million, which was the final year of a three-year contract.
Anderson signed a three-year deal after his Pro Bowl season of 2007. In four years in Cleveland, he threw for 7,083 yards, 46 touchdowns and 45 interceptions with a 52.9 completion percentage. In 2007, he started 15 games and was 298-for-527 passing for 3,787 yards with 29 touchdowns and 19 interceptions.
Anderson's legacy may rest on his four-interception performance in a 19-14 loss to Cincinnati in Week 15 of the 2007 season. A Browns win would have cemented a playoff berth.
By Don Delco
NoLogoNeeded.com Staff Writer
Since the announcement Seneca Wallace was traded from Seattle to Cleveland, debates have been had throughout the Interwebs on just what are the ramifications.
Will Wallace start? Is he better than Quinn? Is Anderson gone? Will Quinn start? Will the Browns now draft a quarterback?
Those questions, unlike in an episode of LOST, will be answered soon. What we do know is Wallace is now a member of the Cleveland Browns. Wallace is considered an NFL veteran with five years of service with the Seahawks. He has appeared in 47 games, starting 12, and has thrown for 3,547 yards, 25 touchdowns, 14 interceptions. He has a completion percentage of 59.9 percent.
I reached out to the entertaining Seattle Seahawks blog, Dave Krieg's Strike Beard, and its writer, Johnny Peel, for his perspective on the newest member of the Cleveland Browns.
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By Terry O'Brien
BlackandTeal.com
The Jaguars GM, Gene Smith just
signed defensive end Aaron Kampman in free agency and in doing so, took steps to shore up
the defensive line. This leaves the Jaguars free at the draft to avoid a
desperation choice.
Smith has promised “Best Available Player” drafting and there are four to choose from at this point: Dan Williams DT Tennessee, Joe Haden CB Florida, C.J. Spiller RB Clemson and Rolando McClain LB Alabama.
All
are fantastic choices.
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By Aaron Ziraks
NoLogoNeeded.com Staff Writer
Welcome to Cleveland, Ohio Seneca Wallace.
Let's look at the facts of the Browns' current quarterback situation:
1. The Browns have been non-committal when asked about the quarterback situation.
2. Team president Mike Holmgren said there would not be a quarterback competition come August.
3. Derek Anderson is due a $2.45 million bonus March 19.
4. Neither Anderson nor Brady Quinn have played well the last two seasons.
5. Seneca Wallace is now a Cleveland Brown.
6. The Browns need a starting quarterback
Taking all this information into account, there are only a couple of directions the Browns could be going. Bringing Wallace into the fold sheds some light, but also it added a couple of questions. It is obvious that the current Quinn/Anderson dichotomy was not going to work. So what are the Browns options?
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•Offensive tackle Tony Pashos, 29: Three seasons at $10.3 millionSo how does each player fit into the Browns?
•Linebacker, Scott Fujita, 30: Three seasons at $14 million
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A new season brings a new face as the leader of the Cleveland Browns organization. After a year hiatus, Mike Holmgren returned to the NFL and Browns owner Randy Lerner has given the former Packers and Seahawks coach full control.
When it comes to rebuilding the Browns (again), Holmgren said there are certain areas of need on the team: depth at offensive line, solve the quarterback question, depth at running back and speed at wide receiver.
Yet the position the Browns are in April's draft, only the quarterback question could be solved at No. 7. Since Seattle selected Sam Bradford (thankfully) at No. 6, the one player who remains — and those of us at No Logo Needed covet — is still available.
For all the Browns' struggles in 2009, the team's defense simply doesn't have playmakers. On offense, Jerome Harrison finished the season collecting yards in chunks and it was thanks, in part, to a strong offensive line led by three-time Pro Bowler Joe Thomas at left tackle. Josh Cribbs was recently given a new contract for all his abilities to make plays on offense and in special teams.
And now, there is a defensive playmaker available in the draft.
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