Browns stick with Anderson as their starting QB

Published 8:57 am Wednesday, September 24, 2008

BEREA, Ohio — Derek Anderson has kept his starting quarterback job with the Cleveland Browns.

For now.

Anderson, who has been ineffective during the Browns’ three-game losing streak, will start Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the team announced Wednesday.

Coach Romeo Crennel considered benching Anderson for popular second-year backup Brady Quinn, who has played in only one game as a pro.

Anderson made the Pro Bowl last season but has been in a prolonged slump dating to the final weeks of 2008. He has thrown two touchdown passes and five interceptions this season and his quarterback rating is the second worst in the league.