What Derek Anderson Under Center Means for the Browns

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Published: October 3, 2009

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... debate surfaced in Cleveland.

After a mediocre first game from Brady Quinn (21-of-35, 205 yards, a touchdown, and a pick), the Brady Quinn Checkdown began, as he proceeded to go 24-of-39, with an astounding 195 yards, no touchdowns, and two picks. 

What went wrong with Quinn?

When Quinn was drafted, the move was thought to be genius by everyone. Cleveland now had its offensive line vastly improved and had added the face of its franchise in Quinn. In a couple years, the Browns were supposed to contend.

In stepped Anderson, leading the Browns to a magical 10-6 record. Talk of "Quinn Who?" dominated Browns town as the gunslinging Anderson was now cemented in the starting job.

Then disaster struck, as Anderson barely passed for over 50 percent, throwing for 161.5 yards a game, nine touchdowns, and eight picks. He had seemingly lost his touch.

Browns fans now got to see Quinn, and he played alright for a rookie, passing a little over 50 perc...

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