Derek Anderson likely headed to Cardinals

[Dpantherman]

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 17, 2010 12:02 PM ET

The following tweet comes from Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official team website:

"QB Derek Anderson reportedly agrees with Cards."

We're not entirely sure if Urban is reporting the news himself or if someone else is, so we'll hold off saying this one is official just yet.

The move would make a lot of sense, though. The Cardinals don't want to risk losing Anderson and Charlie Whitehurst. There has been speculation that Seattle's acquisition of an extra draft pick Tuesday in exchange for Darryl Tapp will be used to get Whitehurst.

The Cardinals want a viable option at quarterback in case Matt Leinart doesn't pan out.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/17/report-anderson-appears-headed-for-cardinals/

JasonLaCanfora:

QB Charlie Whitehurst wants to sign oer sheet with Seattle, pending a SD/seattle trade. Derek Anderson agrees to terms with Cardinals.

QB Charlie Whitehurst wants to sign oer sheet with Seattle, pending a SD/seattle trade. Derek Anderson agrees to terms with Cardinals.

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora)

March 17, 2010

[SOJA]

great pick-up for the cardinals. I think Derek Anderson has the ability to be a good quaterback if he has talent around him. The cardinals have plenty of that

[Mattiekrome]

Alot of people knock on Anderson, I think he's got a lot to offer, good pickup for AZ IMO. Mid 20's with a pro bowl nod on his resume, not to mention the player pool in Cleveland isn't exactly overflowing w/ talent. Given the right opportunity, I'd say he could stand a shot at being a quality starter once again.

[rayzor]

they are more interested in charlie whitehurst. they already have an offer made to him. whitehurst has an offer from the seahawks as well. only way anderson gets the job is if whitehurst doesn't take it.

anderson is'nt as attractive as many fans make him out to be. he has too many issues.

[Boltergeist]

Re: Whitehurst ... I'd be all for a tradeup in the 2nd round.

@28 and 40 I think we could get both Cody and Matthews.

[jakesthemistake]

nfl network just said hes going to be there

they also had a jakes press conference as a brown did anyone see that?

[rayzor]

i guess anderson did agree to terms with the cards. not their first choice but a cheaper and more certain acquisition than anderson.

one thing is for sure, QB play is going to be dropping off a lot in arizona. neither anderson or leinart can hold a candle to warner. leinart will most likely beat anderson out of the job but i don't think that will be all that difficult.