Silver linings

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- For all the problems the Chicago Bears are dealing with in the aftermath of their 45-10 loss in Cincinnati, at least there's not a quarterback controversy at Halas Hall. The same cannot be said for this weekend's opponent, the Cleveland Browns, who have seen both their quarterbacks -- Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn -- underachieve in 2009. Browns head coach Eric Mangini began the season with Quinn, but turned to Anderson after three games. The results: Anderson has completed only 43.8 percent of his passes, throwing seven interceptions to just two touchdowns. "He [Anderson] has made a significant amount of strides in this system," Mangini said Wednesday during a conference call with Chicago media members. "I know it's hard to say that based on the numbers that we've produced. There have been times where his throws haven't been where they should, but there have been a lot of time where they have been where they should, and the b...