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2 days ago: Tim Tebow, left, talks with Cleveland Brown's president Mike Holmgren, during Pro Day in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Tebow returned to Florida Field to unveil his new throwing motion for NFL coaches, general managers and scouts. It could be key to where the former Heisman Trophy winner gets drafted next month. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

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In today's edition of Around the Pound, we intentionally force many Browns fans to gouge their eyes out with the photograph of Tim Tebow and Mike Holmgren above, among other things including the new home of quarterback Derek Anderson.

Tim Tebow's Pro Day Draws Mike Holmgren

Remember how the Cleveland Browns acquired an extra third-round draft pick, and that we don't have a young quarterback (excluding Brett Ratliff) on our roster? That could be where Florida QB Tim Tebow enters the picture. Has a college player ever been so hyped/discussed with the intention of them not being drafted in the first two rounds?

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"I can still complete this pass, I know it!"

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme met with the Cleveland media for the first time since signing with the team recently. The money we're paying Delhomme makes it appear as though he will start ahead of Seneca Wallace, but the starting job was never guaranteed in the process of luring Delhomme to Cleveland. The full transcript can be read here; a recap with my select comments are below.

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"I have to emphasize this ring in every picture taken of me."

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I meant to get this up yesterday, as I'm sure by now that many of you have already digested what Mike Holmgren and Eric Mangini stated in Monday's press conference that addressed the trading of Brady Quinn and Kamerion Wimbley. If you'd like to read the full transcript, you may do so here. Otherwise, continue on to see some select quotes and comments.

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Peter King says versatile backup runner Peyton Hillis "might be the best player in the Quinn trade."

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Today's edition of Around the Pound is almost a continuation of yesterday afternoon's discussion of the Cleveland Browns' version of March Madness excitement -- trading QB Brady Quinn to the Denver Broncos and trading LB Kamerion Wimbley to the Oakland Raiders. If you missed the 900+ comments from Part 1 of the discussion, check it out here.

Now it's time to take a look at what the media thinks of the deal, both local and mainstream. Let's get started...

John Clayton: Browns Under Construction, Again

Don't think Holmgren, who ripped apart the Seahawks' roster after settling into the Seattle job in the late 1990s, is done at quarterback. Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace are caretakers until Holmgren develops a young quarterback from this year's draft. Drafting seventh, Holmgren would have to trade up to get Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen. Bradford probably will go No. 1, so the Browns would have to target the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' pick at No. 3 to jump ahead of the Redskins for Clausen.

If that fails, the Browns will have to look at Colt McCoy or Dan LeFevour in the second or third rounds.

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LB Kamerion Wimbley is headed to Oakland.

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So, you thought things would calm down for a little bit after the signing of QB Jake Delhomme?

Think again.

The Cleveland Browns made two significant trades Sunday afternoon, both involving teams in the AFC West. In an expected move, QB Brady Quinn was traded to the Denver Broncos. In an unexpected move, LB Kamerion Wimbley was shipped to the Oakland Raiders. Here are the reported details of each trade:

The Brady Quinn Deal (Source):

Commentary: Hillis was a seventh-round draft pick by the Broncos in the 2008 draft. There was no way the Browns were going to get the same value they spent on Quinn (almost two first round draft picks), but I'm definitely intrigued by acquiring Hillis. During the 2008 campaign, Hillis became a spot starter for the Denver Broncos due to an array of injuries the team suffered. The 250-pound fullback finished the season with 343 yards rushing (5.0 average) and 5 touchdowns, and also proved to be an effective receiver. He didn't get nearly as many touches last year.

I still am not thrilled with the thought of "giving up" on Quinn; I guess we'll see how long it is before he takes over for Kyle Orton in Denver. If Josh McDaniels had an interest in Quinn last year and still went out and acquired him this year, I don't think he wants him to be some form of a veteran backup. Eric Mangini made this statement regarding the Quinn trade:

“I appreciate everything Brady did for us last year and in his three seasons with the Cleveland Browns,” Browns coach Eric Mangini said in a statement. “He is professional in the way he goes about doing his job and worked extremely hard at every aspect of his game. I wish him the best of success in Denver.”

The Kamerion Wimbley Deal (Source):

Commentary: The reports seem to indicate that the Browns received a third-round draft pick for Wimbley. Wimbley never lived up to the hype, and I suppose I'm "ok" with getting rid of him. We probably received the maximum compensation we could have for him, since the Raiders have an early third-round draft choice. It's funny to see Oakland again going after speed again.

The details of the trades above will be updated as more information becomes available. Feel free to sound off on both of these deals in the comments section below!

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8 days ago: FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2009, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) throws a pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. Released last week after seven seasons with the Carolina Panthers, Delhomme is visiting Thursday, March 11, 201, with the perpetually rebuilding Cleveland Browns, who have been busy this week trying to improve their unstable quarterback situation. Delhomme's agent, Rick Smith, confirmed that the 35-year-old free agent QB is at the Browns' team headquarters in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

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What was the general reaction upon hearing that the Cleveland Browns signed QB Jake Delhomme? If you look through the initial reaction thread here, most of the comments look like this:

"Why?"

"Ugh."

"MY HEAD JUST EXPLODED."

I could come up with about 100 other lines that were used, but the one thing you won't really find is a positive reaction. I sort of summarized my thoughts on QB Jake Delhomme a few days ago with this statement:

Between Delhomme and Quinn, I'd stick with Quinn because the possibility exists that he can still improve with a full season's worth of work. As much as I liked Delhomme for several years in Carolina, ever since his playoff meltdown two seasons ago, he has been awful -- perhaps just as bad, if not worse than Anderson.

Now that Delhomme and Seneca Wallace are each on board, I doubt either of them, particularly Delhomme, came to Cleveland to compete for the second or third quarterback spots. The negative reaction with respect to the Delhomme signing stems from the many comparisons that can be made to Derek Anderson. Both quarterbacks just were among the worst in the NFL last year given the amount of opportunities they had; the only other quarterback I might lump in with them is JaMarcus Russell.

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7 days ago: FILE - This Dec. 12, 2007, file photo shows New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson talking to reporters during a media availability in the locker room at the team's football facility in Foxborough, Mass. The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent tight end Ben Watson to a multiyear contract. Watson spent the past six seasons with the New England Patriots. Watson visited the Browns on Thursday, March 11, 2010, along with quarterback Jake Delhomme and running back Justin Fargas. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)

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Since the start of free agency, "Around the Pound" was shelved for awhile so that some of the transactions of free agency could have their own dedicated topic. Now that things have slowed down a tiny bit, it's time to bring the feature back and get caught up on some of the loose ends we need to cover.

There's a full plate on tonight's agenda, including the Browns' revamped tight end situation, Mike Holmgren commenting on the state of our quarterbacks, where some of our former free agents have ended up, and more.

Watson Arrives, Heiden's Legacy With Cleveland Ends

After eight seasons with the Cleveland Browns, veteran TE Steve Heiden won't be back for a ninth one. Heiden was released today, and I really can't imagine many other teams being interested in signing a 33 year old tight end who has battled through injuries the past two seasons. Heiden was one of the longest-tenured member of the Browns, and I think the fans always appreciated him. Even last year, there were times when we were wishing Heiden would see passes go his way as opposed to other receivers on the team.

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This guy will be interviewing with the Browns.

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After failing to address the quarterback situation during the first few days of free agency, Mike Holmgren and company have been busy the past several days in their search for the starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns next season.

If you look around the NFL, Cleveland has become the place for quarterback transactions. Based on the names that have been thrown around, it seems like Holmgren is merely looking for a one-year holdover at the position. I initially thought that Brady Quinn might be given a shot at the starting role, but the news of the Browns bringing in former Panthers QB Jake Delhomme for an interview sort of changes that.

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