If new QB is a short-term solution, Quinn and Anderson are on alert. Matt Bowen
Last night, reports surfaced that the Cleveland Browns had made a deal to bring in Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace. From my perspective, it’s an interesting move, as I don’t see it as a long-term solution to the QB position in Cleveland, but it could have some major effects on the Browns roster.
If you’re a veteran player in this league, free agency — along with the draft — is stressful because the front office could bring in a player at your position. And you find out very quickly that you’re replaceable.
After the Wallace deal in Cleveland, we now have to wonder who the Browns are replacing: Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson?
Or maybe this is the beginning of replacing both signal callers.
It isn’t shocking to see new team president Mike Holmgren bring in a player he’s familiar with at the quarterback position. Holmgren coached Wallace in Seattle, but the fact remains that the Browns gave up a draft pick for his services. In this regard, he’s being brought in for a reason.
Yes, we’ll eventually hear how Wallace is in Cleveland to “compete for a job” and all of that other talk that comes after a new name walks into the locker room. But it makes no sense for Holmgren to waste a draft pick on a QB. Wallace will get opportunities, he should see plenty of reps this summer, and he could be in the mix to win a starting job.
I don’t see Wallace as a guy who can take over a franchise at QB, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t a short-term solution until the Browns find their franchise guy. In the draft? Possibly, depending on what St. Louis does at No. 1 and the domino effect the top 10 could have if the Rams pass on Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford.
Lots of speculation and possibilities now that the Browns have brought in a veteran QB with starting experience. As the NFP’s Michael Lombardi wrote this morning, the Browns are now free to cut Anderson before they owe him a roster bonus — and change the offense to the West Coast system.
And Quinn could be the next in line to get a ticket out of town. Holmgren is running the show in Cleveland, and the QBs are on alert.
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The real question this sets up is what does Seattle do? They let go a serviceable QB for nothing, kind of a delayed severance gift for Holmgren. They have two first round picks, but they might be left with Tebow as their choice. Maybe they are confident the Redskins do not pick Clausen and they like him. Maybe they have another deal in the works for a QB.
Come on Robert, get your head out of the bushes....
I'm with Robert. Holmgren has always had a clear starter at QB, and him making that statement is significant inasmuch as it reflected directly on Mangini's attempts to manage the position last year.
Holmgren's philosophy will be challenged by what he has to work with here, but the message and history is clear - no jacking around with the most important position.
Bye, bye Anderson!!! Anderson had one good half of a season. B Quinn has more upside and intangibles. Of course that might make him more trade worthy.
Wallace and Cribbs can both run the wildcat. One as a passer or runner, the other as a runner. You can change the focus of your wildcat without changing players, Wallace can line out wide or get the snap, same for Cribbs.
Now the front will always be wrong, line up to stop a Cribbs type of running wildcat, motion Seneca in to pass. Play back safe, they run with numbers to Cribbs. Overload your safety to cover Cribbs on the quick screens, Wallace can still run the wildcat or pass oppsite the rotation with guys like MM or Henretti on the roster.
This can make red zone and situational football's odds increase. That is often the difference in a North game. Also, practices suddenly get great tempo. Gruden always ended practice with a 2:00 drill for tempo(most WCO guys do), this can achieve the same goal. Both items mean your practice gets even more reps, so everyone gets the ball. That makes for an involved and committed team.
Holmgren took this gig because he saw it as a huge challenge. Certainly not because he saw Quinn as any kind of rare talent. He gets maybe one year, but I'm pretty sure when Mangini is cut loose Quinn will be too. The Browns may not get a franchise QB this year, but Holmgren won't stop looking until he finds one. And it won't be Quinn. The guy is flat out average.
Hey, Rex Grossman is available. If Holmgren needs to exercise his jones to coach QB's. As forgotten as Rex is, he is better than any of the three that the Browns have
A Hawk fan here. Y'all got taken to the cleaners both on Mike and on Senneca! They're both from another long past league.
You'll win games but Sennica IS NOT you're answer. You're long term and our lerm answer is in the draft, not in a benchwarmer.
Anderson was a better backup than Wallace. Holmgren is bringing in his guy but it's not an upgrade.
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Mar 09, 2010
11:50 AM
Holmgren has repeatedly said there will be no competition for the Browns starting QB.