Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns Trade: Anderson, Mcdonald, Bush, and Eugene

In a recent article written by B/R's own Sam Ingro, there was talk about trading Derek Anderson to the Oakland Raiders.

Reason's such as these were used:
- QB JaMarcus Russell and Charlie Frye just won't cut it
- With the fast receivers on the Raiders, DA's powerful arm could be well utilized
- DA played well in college possibly due to warm weather. It could be the same case for him in Oakland.

Ingro claims to have started the rumor himself. Whether he did or not, I agree with the rumor completely. Although acquiring draft picks...I'm still "iffy," on that.

Ingro had idea's such as acquiring draft picks, running back Michael Bush, and/or safety Mike Mitchell. All great ideas, especially acquiring Bush. Here is my proposal:

Cleveland Browns get:
- RB Michael Bush
- S Hiram Eugene

Oakland Raiders get:
- QB Derek Anderson
- CB Brandon McDonald

The trade accomplishes so much yet has no big name players, not a huge amount of money spent (although DA's contract is somewhat hefty), and no team giving up something special.

The Raiders: As of now, as you know, they are struggling at quarterback. JaMarcus Russell is presumed as a bust, Bruce Gradkowski is hurt, and backup third-string ex-Brown Charlie Frye is being named the starter.

This calls for some concern. With the fast receiver's that the Raiders have on their roster, Anderson's well-known cannon for an arm could become an asset for the team. Not to mention it would open up the running game.

It seems like acquiring Anderson would extremely help the Raiders out. But why Brandon McDonald?

The three corners for the Raiders right now are Nnamdi Asomugha, 28, Chris Johnson, 30, and Stanford Routt, 26. Wide receiver Jonathan Holland is also playing at corner for the Raiders.

They have talented starters but no depth whatsoever behind them. Brandon McDonald instantly fixes that.

With the Raider's needs covered, why do the Browns want Bush or Eugene?

Bush is obvious. With Jamal Lewis retiring, Jerome Harrison hitting free agency, and Chris Jenning's/James Davis' inexperience, the Browns need an productive and experienced back.

Bush, a third-string on the Raiders, has 85 carries for 386 yards and two touchdowns (ypc of 4.5). Some say he is the best back on the team, and has just found himself behind previous starter Justin Fargas and first-round draft pick Darren McFadden.

Bush is the bruising back the Browns need and is there for the taking. Eugene is also a big needed player for the Browns.

When the season started, the Browns starting safeties were Brodney Pool and Abram Elam. Pool suffered yet another concussion and Elam isn't anywhere near consistent. With Pool's career in jeopardy and Elam's disappointing play, a safety is needed.

Mike Adams doesn't cut. Nick Soreson doesn't cut it either. In steps Eugene.

Eugene has started four games this season, playing in a total of 11. In his four year career, he has started 19 games, playing in a total of 43, all for the Raiders. Although he is 29 years old, he would be a great pickup.

If the Browns drafted a safety, their secondary could actually function for the first time since the days of Sean Jones (when he was healthy).

So, all in all, the Browns trade a backup and a starter. The Raiders trade two backups. The Browns get two starters. The Raiders get one starter and a backup. Although, McDonald could take over for 30 year old Chris Johnson.

The trade is no questions asked a win-win. A perfect trade scenario if you will. Both teams improve at the cost some unimportant players.

Thanks to B/R's Sam Ingro for the rumor starting! It starts some great speculation.