Seneca Wallace and other Browns stuff

Monday night, the Browns traded for Seahawks quarterback Seneca Wallace, sending a late-round 2011 draft pick to Seattle (click here to read The Plain Dealer's story). I won't repeat everything you can read in that story, or ESPN.com or anywhere else, but for those who may not be familiar with Wallace: Browns president Mike Holmgren, at the time the Seahawks head coach and GM, drafted Wallace out of Iowa State in the fourth round of the 2003 draft. Holmgren was very high on Wallace's versatility and wanted to develop him as a QB, though some draft experts saw Wallace as an Antwan Randel-El type-player (receiver/returner). Wallace has served as Matt Hasselbeck's primary backup since and has made some starts in place of Hasselbeck when he was injured. Wallace is 5-9 as a starter with a career passer rating of 83.1. From everything I've read about him, and from what I've seen, Wallace is a very fast and mobile QB who can be a problem for defenses. He's a capable receiver and could make an interesting weapon in a Wildcat package with Josh Cribbs. He's accurate as a passer, knows Holmgren's West Coast offense (which the Browns will likely begin to run this season) and and is a veteran, knows the game and is a good locker room guy. Here's his career stats page on ProFootballReference.com.
Those are the basics. So where does he fit with this team?
For one, this means Derek Anderson is likely as good as gone (thank the Lord). The Browns owe Anderson a $2 million roster bonus on March 19, which means that if DA is on the team on that date, he gets that money. If he is not on the team, the Browns keep that money.
Second, this could mean Brady Quinn is also on his way out, as the Browns could use Wallace as a transitional QB this season and may draft a QB this season or next to start in the future. Third, Wallace could be a solid backup option behind Quinn, or another QB if the Browns bring in someone else.
I'll be honest, as of Monday night at 12:30 a.m. I am not sure what the Browns will do. Right now, I'd guess option No. 2 -- Wallace will start for the Browns this year after Quinn is dealt on draft day. It's safe to say that it's too early to tell. Holmgren and GM Tom Heckert may not have properly evaluated Quinn yet and may want to do so this season. Either that, or they know he is not an NFL starting QB and will ship him out. I hope this isn't the case, as I believe Brady Quinn deserves a shot to be the Browns starter for a full 16-game season. But he will likely have to learn the West Coast offense this season, which may not be a smooth transition. These questions will all be answered as we get into April. I like this move as I have read nothing but positive things about Seneca Wallace.

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The Browns made a couple of moves in free agency this weekend, signing linebacker Scott Fujita from the Saints and offensive tackle Tony Pashos from the 49ers (click this for the PD story).  You can read about both players' careers in-depth in that provided link. I like both moves, as Pashos provides depth to the offensive line and may start at right tackle, replacing Pork Chop Womack, last year's starter. Fujita was a key component on the Super Bowl-champion Saints defense, and may start at inside linebacker after playing on the outside in New Orleans' 4-3 scheme (the Browns play a 3-4). A good start by Holmgren and Co.