Campbell's development curve

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

Of course....look what Derek Anderson has done on a horrible horrible team. I think Jason could become our most threatening offensive player. Cannot truly learn at practice. He needs game experience throwing the ball.

I would hardly call Clev. terrible. On offense they are quite good. Right now I would take Braylon Edwards over any WR on our roster. Winslow is also playing like a top TE. Joe J. has always been a good 2nd wr. Plus they have invested quite heavily on the O-line.

Say what you want about D. Anderson but he was a very very productive QB at Ore. State and played in a pro style offense. He has a big time NFL arm. He was well coached in college. I can't remember the coaches name at Ore State but the guy was the head coach at SD. for a few years. Sometimes all a guy needs is a little time and a chance to prove himself. The result is they are starting to really score some points this year and he is keeping Brady Quinn on the bench.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I would hardly call Clev. terrible. On offense they are quite good. Right now I would take Braylon Edwards over any WR on our roster. Winslow is also playing like a top TE. Joe J. has always been a good 2nd wr. Plus they have invested quite heavily on the O-line.

Say what you want about D. Anderson but he was a very very productive QB at Ore. State and played in a pro style offense. He has a big time NFL arm. He was well coached in college. I can't remember the coaches name at Ore State but the guy was the head coach at SD. for a few years. Sometimes all a guy needs is a little time and a chance to prove himself. The result is they are starting to really score some points this year and he is keeping Brady Quinn on the bench.

Yeah I agree, if Cleveland had a defense they would be dangerous right now.

As for Anderson, I think the Browns might have a situation on their hands similar to the Chargers a few years ago with Brees/Rivers.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah I agree, if Cleveland had a defense they would be dangerous right now.

As for Anderson, I think the Browns might have a situation on their hands similar to the Chargers a few years ago with Brees/Rivers.

I think Cleveland will make the playoffs. They just have to beat out Tennessee (who has a great defense, but no offense, much like us) for that 6th seed, and win about 10 games.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I would hardly call Clev. terrible. On offense they are quite good. Right now I would take Braylon Edwards over any WR on our roster. Winslow is also playing like a top TE. Joe J. has always been a good 2nd wr. Plus they have invested quite heavily on the O-line.

Say what you want about D. Anderson but he was a very very productive QB at Ore. State and played in a pro style offense. He has a big time NFL arm. He was well coached in college. I can't remember the coaches name at Ore State but the guy was the head coach at SD. for a few years. Sometimes all a guy needs is a little time and a chance to prove himself. The result is they are starting to really score some points this year and he is keeping Brady Quinn on the bench.

Mike Riley?

A lot of people were high on Derek Anderson coming out of the draft. He has good (not great) periphrials (comp % and games started) but he's proven to be a good (not great) NFL caliber starter.

Now, scouts that liked him I guess were higher on guys like Aaron Rogers, Alex Smith and Charlie Frye. They of course overlooked the two biggest prospects of that draft: Jason Campbell and Derek Anderson.

The question is, will Derek Anderson go the Jon Kitna route or the Drew Brees/Matt Schaub route? Will he stay as Quinn's backup until his contract expires, or will he get traded and/or walk to another team?

Anderson is for real, as long as you temper the expectations for him. He is a top 32 QB in this league and a legit starter, but I doubt he will ever be in a pro bowl.


Anderson's year has been overrated to this point, as his play has been filled more with potential than with consistency, but the important stuff is there, and he will continue to improve.

[The Zimmermans]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I would hardly call Clev. terrible. On offense they are quite good. Right now I would take Braylon Edwards over any WR on our roster. Winslow is also playing like a top TE. Joe J. has always been a good 2nd wr. Plus they have invested quite heavily on the O-line.

Say what you want about D. Anderson but he was a very very productive QB at Ore. State and played in a pro style offense. He has a big time NFL arm. He was well coached in college. I can't remember the coaches name at Ore State but the guy was the head coach at SD. for a few years. Sometimes all a guy needs is a little time and a chance to prove himself. The result is they are starting to really score some points this year and he is keeping Brady Quinn on the bench.

Didn't cleveland have the #3 pick in the draft? how were they not terrible? Wasnt ROMEO about to get fired? Don't they still have zero running game and a bad defense?

Don't give me running game numbers please....jamal lewis has been horrible despite one game and in garbage time

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

Didn't cleveland have the #3 pick in the draft? how were they not terrible? Wasnt ROMEO about to get fired? Don't they still have zero running game and a bad defense?

Don't give me running game numbers please....jamal lewis has been horrible despite one game and in garbage time

I'm talking about this year, not last year.

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

Didn't cleveland have the #3 pick in the draft? how were they not terrible? Wasnt ROMEO about to get fired? Don't they still have zero running game and a bad defense?

Don't give me running game numbers please....jamal lewis has been horrible despite one game and in garbage time

In the modern NFL a teams performance in the previous year is no indicator of how they will perform in the next year. Saying Cleveland had the 3rd pick in the draft is completely meaningless. Their defense has been horrible but they certainly have weapons and I gather their o-line is holding up. The comparisons are pointless, however, it is about JC not about anybody else. Before this week he wasn't the problem with the offense. That he played poorly against a Belichick defense shouldn't send everyone jumping off a cliff.

[JWsleep]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

In the modern NFL a teams performance in the previous year is no indicator of how they will perform in the next year. Saying Cleveland had the 3rd pick in the draft is completely meaningless. Their defense has been horrible but they certainly have weapons and I gather their o-line is holding up. The comparisons are pointless, however, it is about JC not about anybody else. Before this week he wasn't the problem with the offense. That he played poorly against a Belichick defense shouldn't send everyone jumping off a cliff.

Well put. I completely agree.