Derek Anderson to Cardinals, Charlie Whitehurst to Seattle

[JonLP24]

Free agent quarterback Charlie Whitehurst told San Diego Chargers management Wednesday that he will sign a one-year restricted free-agent tender offer, which will allow the Chargers to begin trade talks on his behalf, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton.

It also puts former Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson on the verge of signing a deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

Whitehurst has indicated he prefers to go to Seattle, rather than Arizona, according to a source. Whitehurst is a restricted free agent with third-round compensation. Because the Seahawks don't have a third-round choice, the Chargers and the Seahawks would have to work out a trade.

Whitehurst's decision came at the same time the Cardinals and Anderson moved closer to a contract. Sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that Anderson and the Cardinals are working on language to finalize a deal. Anderson would compete with current Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart for the starting job.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5003121

This makes me happy because this keeps AZ far away from Whitehurst who may be very good at the Pro level but he hasn't thrown a pass in the regular season while DA did have one good year.

[joeybee12]

1. Matt's in trouble...n/t

[JonLP24]

2. I wouldn't go that far

Whisenhut says he feels really good about Leinart and he only had 1 QB on the roster at the moment so he needed another one. There were strong rumors they were pursuing Whitehurst and I was praying they wouldn't get him. I would much rather prefer to have Anderson. Now I do expect a QB competition but Leinart should fare well. He knows the offense and he looked good in limited action last season while Anderson struggled more but Matt's sample size was admittedly smaller.

[joeybee12]

3. Hard to compare them mainly because Cleveland sucked everywhere...

...Derek never had a chance, neither did Brady...not saying either one is or isn't good, just that you can't say right now.

[JonLP24]

4. I agree

Plus they are relatively young and some QBs take awhile to develop consistency. Plus he did have a good year which is why I preferred him over Whitehurst.

[joeybee12]

5. Yeah, not that long ago he was ok...n/t