Derek Anderson is, somehow, the biggest castoff in the embarrassingly poor rotation of Cleveland quarterbacks that were/are under consideration: Jake Delhomme, Seneca Wallace, Brady Quinn and Anderson were the options. So, considering that he was the only remaining team-less player on that list, things were not looking so hot for the former Pro Bowler. But suddenly, things appear to have turned around, as reports indicate that Anderson will be headed to Arizona to compete with Matt Leinart for the role of "Tiny Foot in Kurt Warner's Giant Shoes."
As first reported by Darren Urban on Twitter, via KTAR Sports 620, Anderson has agreed to a two-year deal with the Cardinals.
Frankly, it's a smart signing. Anderson isn't a lock-job franchise quarterback, of course, but he's had success in the past. That success was with the Browns, who are a much worse team, at least in terms of offensive weapons, than the Cards.
And with Leinart being a total question mark at this point, Anderson provides a somewhat tenuous (albeit lightly dusted with upside) safety net and, hopefully for Ken Wisenhunt, some motivation for the former first-rounder to finally live up to expectations.




