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The Regression of Derek Anderson, by the Numbers
by ChrisPokorny on Nov 5, 2009 1:57 PM EST
in General News
129 comments
From 2007 to 2009, Derek Anderson's performance has clearly declined. He's always had the same weaknesses, but they've become more prominent this season -- to the point that he should be deemed as one of the worst starting quarterbacks of all time.
DEREK ANDERSON (FIRST 5 STARTS) - FROM 2007 to 2009
| Year | Comp | Att | Yds | Y/A | Pct % | Int | TD | Sack | Fum | FumL | W-L |
| 2007 | 88 | 156 | 1312 | 8.4 | 56.4% | 7 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3-2 |
| 2008 | 76 | 146 | 853 | 5.8 | 52.1% | 6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2-3 |
| 2009 | 55 | 135 | 589 | 4.4 | 40.7% | 6 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1-4 |
All of the categories have either gone up or down, but all of them have the same theme: a dropoff in production. Completion percentage has declined to an unimaginable 40%. The yards per attempt category, something you'd expect to be higher for a gunslinger like Anderson, is nearly half of what it was in 2007.
The number of interceptions has remained constant, but the touchdown differential has taken a major swing downhill. Anderson's also fumbling the ball more often.
Can you believe there were hopes that we could trade Derek Anderson for a first-round draft pick after the 2007 season? If there was ever a time to sell, that was the time. With the eggs that Anderson has laid the past two years, I think teams would laugh if it were suggested they even give up a seventh-round draft pick.
More importantly, when looking at the past two years, this is the type of production that has kept Brady Quinn on the bench? Thanks again, Romeo Crennel.
Memo to Eric Mangini: although Quinn struggled to start this season, Anderson isn't going to get any better. At least give Quinn half a season to prove himself before such a drastic decision -- drafting a quarterback in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft -- is made.
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DBN: Help Wanted
by ChrisPokorny on Nov 4, 2009 12:21 PM EST
95 comments
Do you love writing about the Cleveland Browns? Would you like to have your content on the front page of Dawgs By Nature, as opposed to having it shoved off to the side as a FanPost or the 600th comment buried in a thread? Now is your chance.
Purpose
Dawgs By Nature is looking to add to our team of writers -- after all, I'm sure rufio is getting a little tired of being the site's only "minion." ;) This is not a sign of me leaving or anything like that, but rather allowing this site to reach its fullest potential. Sometimes I'm busy or unforeseen issues come up, as was seen a few weeks ago, and there isn't enough front-page content to keep things going. Most SB Nation sites have multiple writers too, so in that regard, I've been "late to the punch" in terms of soliciting help.
Qualifications
Here is what we'll be looking for in applicants:
- First off, you have to be interested because you want to do it as a hobby. This is not a paying position, although seeing the feedback you receive from your posts can sometimes be a worthwhile compensation in itself.
- You have to post regularly, and right now I'm going to set that standard at at least 2-3 times per week. That might some easy to do, but it requires a lot of dedication nonetheless. Having a sense of creativity always helps in coming up with new topics or regular (weekly) features.
- You must have good grammar and a good understanding of the English language. You don't need to be a masterful writer, but if there are punctuation and spelling errors every few sentences, it reflects more so on the credibility of the website than it does as a comment.
Contributing Ideas
Part of the writing process can also include ideas simple such as the following:
- Weekly summary of power rankings. On Tuesday's or Wednesday's, recap where all of the major media sites have the Browns listed in their power rankings.
- Morning link collections. Aggregate all of the morning's news from the newspapers and have them posted in the morning.
- Quotes from players or experts. Find a unique player quote from the Browns or a media member talking about the Browns and post it as a FanShot to the front page.
These are all ideas I've wanted to implement, but haven't had the time to do. Also, with more writers on board, the odds of a "BREAKING STORY" going straight to the front page at a sooner time are more likely.
Get Involved
If you're interested in applying, send me an email at pokorny@pfcritics.com. If you're a regular member, it'll be easier for me to decide if your writing style fits in with what we're looking for. In your email, share some of the features you might like to run on a weekly basis.
If you are NOT interested in applying but WOULD like to see more weekly features, list what features you'd like to see. Thanks, and GO BROWNS!!!
-Chris Pokorny
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Fans Choice Hall of Fame Voting - Which Browns Are On the List?
by ChrisPokorny on Nov 4, 2009 11:31 AM EST
in General News
25 comments
The NFL has teamed up with Van Heusen and JC Penney for the first "Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Vote." Although the voting process will not have any effect on the actual Hall of Fame voting this year, it shows some added interest from the league to see what fans think.
Currently, Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Cris Carter, Shannon Sharpe, and Otho Davis are at the top of the list. How far do you have to search for some candidates from the Cleveland Browns?
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Second Thing to Be Settled After GM Fiasco
by SpecialBrownie on Nov 3, 2009 10:19 PM EST
77 comments
Put some damn stripes on those brown pants.
Let me tell you a little bit about my uniform ideals. Our home jerseys are great. They honestly can't get better. Congratulations Browns, it's the only consistency we really ever had in the last 10 years.
Now as for the away, I was an all white man. I saw the orange pants of the 90s. Atrocious. Yes, they were our identity but they were pretty bad. When we went all white I thought it was a great transition and also the only transition that seemed to work. Then I saw the brown pants in the preseason last year and I prayed they were never made mandatory.
Then this year happened. We made brown pants mandatory for away. I was disappointed and they really didn't seem to work. But they grew on me amazingly. Then I started liking them and disagreed with Kwoog; they needed stripes and they'd be perfect, as shown in this artist's rendition: (Thank you Paint.)
I hope you all agree. Here is living proof that stripes would complete this now great away jersey. Please Lerner, get mad about plain pants also.
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Barton bulging disc
The season that keeps on giving.
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Crazy Rumors Ensue Regarding Browns GM Position
by ChrisPokorny on Nov 3, 2009 11:21 AM EST
in General News
221 comments
What a wild morning it has been. After learning that general manager George Kokinis was fired yesterday, there were reports this morning that Ernie Accorsi would be the team's general manager and Bernie Kosar would be groomed for the future general manager position.
However, the Plain Dealer and WTAM are reporting that Accorsi has personally denied the reports that he will be the general manager:
Accorsi, who last served as general manager of the New York Giants, said he is "happily retired" and has not been in contact with Browns owner Randy Lerner regarding a consultant position.
We'll follow this story as it progresses.
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Randy Lerner Wasn't Kidding; Reportedly Fires GM George Kokinis, but Daboll Staying
by ChrisPokorny on Nov 2, 2009 8:47 PM EST
in General News
579 comments
I don't think anybody saw this one coming.
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Pro Football Talk, and other various sources, the Cleveland Browns have shown general manager George Kokinis the door after having the position for around nine months. Kokinis was reportedly escorted by security from the team's practice facility in Berea. The firing comes during the team's bye week, and more changes could be on the horizon. According to team owner Randy Lerner yesterday, firing head coach Eric Mangini will not be included in those changes.
The Plain Dealer had the following tidbit:
One league source said "Kokinis is a great guy who does not deserve this. He is taking the fall for the team's problems and it's not right.''
With Kokinis gone though, does this indicate that Mangini's chances of lasting past this season are somewhat slim? If you recall, Kokinis was hand-picked by Mangini to be the Browns' general manager. Mangini and Kokinis came as a package deal of sorts, and if one goes, the other might not be too far behind.
When Romeo Crennel was fired at the end of last season, many coaching candidates were available for the Browns. Not many people thought Mangini would be our head coach, and it was his "name" that first introduced the possibility of Kokinis as general manager. Here is a post from Dawgs By Nature back in January, when Randy Lerner was suddenly "so impressed" with Mangini's interview:
(January 6, 2009) - Link
Eric Mangini's interview with team owner Randy Lerner went over so well last week that the following has seemed to occur:
- Scott Pioli, who seemed like a definite hire after the firing of Phil Savage, isn't even on the Browns' radar anymore, and is close to accepting an offer from the Kansas City Chiefs.
- No other head coaches are being scheduled for interviews, and it doesn't sound as if serious inquiries have been made to Mike Shanahan or Marty Schottenheimer (two veteran coaches).
- Despite only having three years of experience with the New York Jets as a head coach, Mangini will get the say on who our next general manager is -- Baltimore Ravens director of pro personnel George Kokinis.
- Mangini would receive similar authority and/or respect that Bill Belichick has with the Patriots.
I'd love to hear just what in the world Mangini's sales pitch to Lerner was, especially since there were rumors after he was fired that many executives in the league considered him a "rat" due to Spy Gate.
How quickly things have changed.
Regarding Brian Daboll
According to the Plain Dealer, Eric Mangini indicated today that he will not relieve offensive coordinator Brian Daboll of his duties and believes he can still grow into his role. Instead, he'll allow quarterbacks coach Carl Smith to have more input on offense. Bummer. That doesn't mean Lerner won't overrule Mangini though, right?
We'll have more updates as they come along.
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Angry fans to meet with Browns owner
More evidence that Lerner is taking the idea of the protest seriously, at least on a PR basis. It'll be interesting to hear what the organizers have to say after this meeting. Might they call it off if properly reassured?
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