The Browns QB situation has taken quite a turn over the last 24 hours, as the team acquired backup Seneca Wallace from the Seattle Seahawks for an undisclosed draft choice. Today the team quickly moved to shore up the QB situation even more, as they have officially released Derek Anderson:

The Cleveland Browns today terminated the contract of quarterback Derek Anderson, the team announced. Anderson joined Cleveland via waivers from Baltimore in 2005 and spent the last five seasons with the Browns. He appeared in 39 games with 34 starts during that time and completed 587 of 1,109 passes for 7,083 yards with 46 touchdowns and 45 interceptions.

“I want to thank Derek for everything that he gave to the Cleveland Browns organization over the last five years,” said Browns Head Coach Eric Mangini. “He did everything we asked of him and it was a pleasure to coach such a competitive person. I want to wish him all the best in the future.”

This means looking at the Browns today, you have Brady Quinn, who reportedly is not a huge favorite of Mike Holmgren or Eric Mangini, as the teams starter, and Wallace as the backup. You can bet this isn’t the last move at the QB spot.

It is being reported that the Cleveland Browns have acquired quarterback Seneca Wallace from the Seattle Seahawks. This should really be no surprise to any football fan. Wallace was drafted by current  Browns G.M. Mike Holmgren when he was the head coach for the Seahawks.

This moves means either Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson are on their way out of Cleveland. Which ever one stays will more than likely be the starter with Wallace being their backup.

The pick is said to be an undisclosed pick in the 2011 draft. The Browns currently have 11 picks in the upcoming draft.

The rumors have been out there for some time about Browns electric kick returner and wide out Josh Cribbs getting a new deal, and today the Browns and the player finally got the deal done, as Cribbs will be in the fold with the Browns through 2012 with a new deal.

Reports of the deal has Cribbs inking for three seasons and it’s a contract up to $20 million, with about $7.5 million guaranteed. As a pass catcher last season Cribbs had 20 catches for 135 yards and a touchdown, but his real value comes in the return game as well as running the ball out of the ‘wildcat’ formation.

Last year Cribbs had three kickoff returns for touchdowns, putting up two against the Chiefs in a late season win, and averaging 27.5 yards per return last year.

The Browns have kicked off free agency with a trade, as the team has agreed to send DT Corey Williams to the Lions for a late round draft choice in the 2010 NFL Draft. Williams fell out of favor with the Browns last season, this after they had worked hard two years ago to acquire him from the Green Bay Packers.

Williams is scheduled to take a physical on Friday to finalize the Browns and Lions trade. Detroit is expected to be very active in free agency, as reports say they will also go after Titans defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch, who once played for coach Jim Schwartz.

The move for the Browns means they will now have 12 picks in the April draft. Sources say though they have been very active in discussions with other teams regarding potential trades and free agency signings. They are on the lookout for a QB, and reports say that even Shaun Rogers is up for a deal if a team wants him.

Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson is not happy that the Browns broke a promise over a long term contract that was promised last season. Jackson the Browns lead the team and the NFL in tackles in the past few seasons before injury ended his season early last season. Jackson and his agent are the newest player to be upset about a broken promise in the Mangini Era…

“It never should’ve gotten to this point,” Mackler said.  “We were promised last offseason by [former General Manager] George Kokinis that it would be done before training camp — that we would begin serious discussions before training camp.””I’m tired of excuses,” agent Brian Mackler told Cabot.  “The team made made promises of a new deal it has not kept.  What they’re doing is wrong.  That we’re even having this conversation about a tender is utterly ridiculous.”

According to John Czarnecki of FOXSports.com, the Lions, who pick second in the first round, have their fingers crossed that the Rams don’t pick a quarterback so they can trade down with either Cleveland or Buffalo, who apparently are in the quarterback market. The thought process is that new Browns czar Mike Holmgren won’t want to lose his favorite quarterback to Washington and new coach Mike Shanahan. The Redskins are perched at No. 4, three spots ahead of the Browns and the Lions really don’t want to spend $33 million in bonus money on a defensive tackle.

The Browns best player since they have come back, Josh Cribbs, should be getting a deal, that should pay him between 5 to 10 million guaranteed. That is what the Browns and Cribbs are nailing out to finalize the deal. They will rip up his current deal that has three years left, and give him the new deal which has the same length.

When Cribbs and his agents came out right after Holmgren just got here and said they thought Cribbs played his last down with the Browns, I was disappointed in him with the timing, with Holmgren only being here three days and him coming out like he did.

After watching highlights of the past season to get my Browns fix for the time being, Josh Cribbs is unbelievable I know I would never be a good GM because I think with my heart to much but I am glad this situation is about to end. Cribbs is the Man!!!

Cribbs is the best player on the Browns and could be the best play maker in the Game, he is on his way to the top. With a little help on offense the Browns could really put up some numbers next season and at least make the team competitive the whole season. Josh Cribbs can does everything for this team from Kick Return to being the first player to make a tackle on a kickoff. It is honor for all of us to watch Cribbs play every Sunday wearing the Brown and Orange.

Cribbs could be the next Browns player that’s Jersey is retired. He is proud to put the Orange helmet on and loves playing in front of the best fans in the NFL. Cribbs is always seen at Cleveland events and you never hear anything negative coming from Cribbs in the off season or during the Season. I know all of you Browns fans remember those runs against Pittsburgh my favorite being the run where he took the ball in front of the Steeler bench out of the Wildcat broke numerous tackles and ran for 37 yards and the Steelers didn’t know what hit them.

The Browns need Josh Cribbs to keep his numbers after he gets his contract and there is no reason to believe he won’t. I am so glad the Browns are about to “Pay the Man!!!”

Running back Jamal Lewis told the Browns during last season he was going to retire at the end of the year. While he has yet to officially do that, he’s a free man today, as the Browns announced that he has been released from the roster.

“I enjoyed getting to know Jamal and having the opportunity to coach him last season,” Browns coach Eric Mangini said in a statement. “We want to thank him for his contributions to the Cleveland Browns and wish him nothing but the best moving forward. I’m sure he will be successful in whatever he decides to pursue.”

Lewis played in nine games last season. He was placed on injured reserve with concussion syndrome. He was under contract with the Browns through 2010, and is now free to go where he chooses if he wants to play this next season.

I think the Browns front office has a real opportunity this offseason to make huge strides with this team. It all depends on their mindset. They need specific goals and then attack accordingly. Fortunately, everyone has an opinion on how best to address the team’s needs. If it were up to me, this is what I might do to address some of the glaring holes across the board:

First, I would tackle free agency. With Randy Lerner willing to help put a winner on the field, we can only assume there would be a healthy free agent budget. This year’s crop of free agents is definitely strong on the defensive side of the ball. That is where I would turn my attention. If you can bring in one solid player at each level of the defense, that would be a huge start. Also, if the price is right, and Chris Mortensen is correct, we could have a real shot at a player like Julius Peppers. A player that could instantly make us better.

Second, I would decide who I need to target for my first round pick. This player needs to be the “big name guy” fans are looking for. This isn’t the year to play it safe and pick a lineman, not in this spot anyway. This is where a Jimmy Clausen, Eric Berry, Brandon Graham or C.J. Spiller should be taken. A player with instant appeal and one who would inevitably provide much needed performance on the field. Someone like the guys above is a no-brainer. Any team would be lucky to snatch them up.

Finally, it is time to use your draft picks to fill in the holes. Again, I would conduct my draft like last year and bring in high quality, smart, character guys. The emphasis should be on lineman, offense and defense, but specifically offense. Get a solid right tackle and an interior guard to build a foundation for years of success. Scout hard and pick a guy with good work ethic and high potential. It isn’t a secret that the games are won in the trenches, and its in the trenches that we need the most help.

Doing these things won’t turn the franchise around overnight, but they will provide us the necessary players to compete now. We are at a turning point in the development of this team and only smart decisions will get us over the hump. Mike Holmgren and Eric Mangini are the right men for this job. Let’s just hope their success at other stops has followed them here.

The Cleveland Browns have revamped the front office, and it appears while Eric Mangini will be the head coach in 2010, not much else will be the same. Aboard is Mike Holmgren, coming in as the teams President, and Tom Heckert also joins the club as the General Manager.

There’s already been words about the clubs QB spot, and it appears that both Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn better not get too comfortable in Cleveland, as it wouldn’t be a huge shock to see one of, if not both of them gone. Today the National Football Post’s Mike Lombardi spoke about a possible thought of a deal with the Browns and Eagles centering around QB Kevin Kolb:

Is the draft an option, or is making a trade? I’m not sure the draft is a viable option for the Browns, based on the talent available. With all the recent speculation, it appears that trade rumors are running rampant in Cleveland, many centering on the Philadelphia Eagles. The Birds have two quarterbacks (Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb) who may be of interest to Holmgren and his new general manager, Tom Heckert, who also came from Philadelphia. In spite of all the talk, it would be hard for me to imagine that McNabb would not agree to a contract extension to join the Browns, nor would it be hard to imagine the Browns would trade for McNabb without an extension. So that leads me to believe if the Browns have interest in an Eagles quarterback, it would have to center mostly on Kolb. Heckert loved Kolb when he was in Philadelphia, was responsible for drafting him and can accurately describe him to Holmgren with regard to work habits, character and, most important, his potential as a full-time starter.

So what’s Kolb worth? I’m sure if the Browns offered their first-round pick, the seventh overall, they would get the Eagles’ full attention. But do they have to offer that much? Better yet, is Kolb worth that much? The Eagles might say that’s not enough, but they also once said they’d never take less than a two for Lito Sheppard, so we know if the Browns offered that pick, the deal is done. I strongly doubt that will happen, but what if the Browns offered Pro Bowl nose tackle Shaun Rogers for Kolb?

The move does make some sense considering that the Browns need a QB, and there was some early issues with Rogers last season. Now the question is does Philly want to part with Kolb, and would a deal with the Browns be able to be made based on all the players involved. It’s worth keeping your eyes on for sure.