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Archive for February, 2008

Quotes from QB Derek Anderson’s Conference Call

Derek Anderson
2.29.08
(On what it’s like to have the new contract)- “It’s good to know that the contract is taken care of and that I’m coming back.”
(On whether he felt that he might not be back with the Browns)- “Yesterday I spoke with my agent and I told him that this is where I wanted […]

Posted by Al Gordon on Feb 29 2008

Quotes from GM Phil Savage Press Conference

Selected Quotes from Phil Savage Press Conference
02.29.08 (On how the deal came together for DL Corey Williams)- “We felt like that if we really had sincere interest in him, would we be willing to give up something to maybe get him. Obviously, once the league year began last night, we contacted the Packers and said, […]

Posted by Al Gordon on Feb 29 2008

Anderson and Browns Agree to Three-Year Deal

All the hoopla about Browns quarterback Derek Anderson appears to be over - for now.  Earlier this morning Anderson and the Browns agreed to a multiyear contract to stay with the Browns, just a few hours after he became a restricted free agent.  Anderson and the team agreed to a reported deal that will pay […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 29 2008

Free Agent WR Stallworth to Visit Cleveland Today

Former Pats and Saints WR Donte Stallworth will be paying a visit to the Browns today, as they try to quickly address the wide out position early in free agency.  Stallworth would right away be the #2 wide out according to the Canton Repository, and would line up opposite Braylon Edwards.  Last season with the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 29 2008

Browns Are Looking Good

In my opinion there’s good news on the Browns front. The Browns didn’t re sign Anderson. He refused to take their offer. The Brown’s did however tender DA a one year contract. If another team makes him an offer and the Browns don’t match it, they will be compensated a 1st and 3rd round pick. […]

Posted by Dan Taylor on Feb 29 2008

QB Anderson Officially Hits the Market

Browns quarterback Derek Anderson did not sign the three-year offer made by the team and is now a restricted free agent.  It’s believed the Browns had offered Anderson a deal worth $20-million with $10-million of that money being guaranteed.  The Browns did tender Anderson a one-year contract worth $2.5-million as a restricted free agent.  The […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 29 2008

Browns Set to Acquire DT Corey Williams from Green Bay

As has been the case the past few seasons, the Browns are usually quick to strike in the free agent market, but reports are coming in right now that state their first move to upgrade this offseason is going to come via trade.  Washington Post writer Jason La Canfora is reporting the following about a […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

Audio Interview with Browns Beat Reporter Andre Knott

Join Matt Loede in this latest edition of Gridiron Gabbin.  In this edition Loede sits down in Berea, OH at Cleveland Browns headquarters with WTAM 1100 Browns beat reporter and Browns sideline reporter Andre Knott.  The pair discuss the Browns and their saga with QB Derek Anderson, what some teams around the league are looking […]

 
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Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

Roye Released; How Tough Will it Be to Sign Anderson

 
The Browns have just released Orpheus Roye. He signed with the Browns in 2000, played three positions and played for 3 different coaches. Roye is 35 and has played 12 seasons in the NFL. 8 seasons with the Browns. He has played in 174 games and started 128, although he only played in 13 last year […]

Posted by Dan Taylor on Feb 28 2008

Teams Want Anderson? Talks Continue on a Three-Year Deal

ESPN’s John Clayton reports that teams in need of QBs are beginning to show interest in restricted free agent Derek Anderson. Clayton says the teams may even be willing to offer first- and third-round picks for the big armed 24-year-old. The Browns still hope to finalize a three-year contract, but talks will go down to […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008