The Columbus Dispatch : Contract length an issue for QB

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Derek Anderson Rejects Browns Initial Contract Offer, Wants a Five-Year Deal
Published 1/31/2008 by Ryan Wilson at FanHouse
... to the Dispatch's James Walker, Anderson's looking for something longer term, roughly five years or so. It's still early in the process, but both sides need to get something done by Feb. 29, the day free agency begins. Walker notes that in the past year, Tony Romo and Matt Schaub signed $67.5 and $48 million deals, although the Browns aren't expected to offer up that kind of dough for Anderson, especially with Brady Quinn on the bench. Worst case? Browns general manager Phil Savage said the team will use its highest ...

ANDERSON, BROWNS AT ODDS OVER CONTRACT LENGTH
Published 1/31/2008 by Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com
Last week, it was reported that the Browns had offered quarterback Derek Anderson a three-year contract.  Our immediate reaction was that Anderson would balk at the duration of the deal. Per James Walker of the Columbus Dispatch , the balking has begun.  Anderson wants a five-year deal . The duration raises a variety of issues.  First, a three-year deal necessarily will entail less guaranteed money, since there are fewer seasons for proration.  Second, the absence of a long-term commitment to Anderson would create a greater sense of an ongoing competition etween himself and ...

Anderson An Option Again?
Published 2/1/2008 by WCG <info@windycitygridiron.com> at Windy City Gridiron: Front Page Posts
A few weeks ago, the Cleveland Browns announced that Derek Anderson would be their starter next year, that last year of his contract.  They are trying to work out an extended deal to keep  him around until they think Brady Quinn is ready.  Problem is Anderson isn't buying it.  He wants a longer deal. ...