TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – By all accounts, Derek Anderson was not handed the starting quarterback job in Arizona. He took it, teammates and coaches say, with his attitude, strong arm and eagerness to work on the weaknesses that had made him an NFL castoff.
With Matt Leinart released by the team over the weekend, Anderson is the unchallenged leader of the Arizona offense, with an upstart undrafted rookie, Max Hall, backing him up.
Anderson, speaking after the Cardinals practiced Monday, said that from the day he signed, he felt he had a chance to be the starter. Since then, the 6-foot-6, strong-armed thrower has worked with quarterbacks coach Chris Miller to improve his footwork, and therefore his accuracy, as well as on putting the right touch on his throws.
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