So... no first day draft picks this year :(

They upped the deal when they said theu wouldn't which is unlike Savage. I honestly think there is a trade in the works right now...just something to think about

Are you sure it's a 12 million dollar signing bonus? I just though it was 12 million guaranteed over 3 years...i havent read anything about a signing bonus

Unless guaranteed money and signing bonus are the same thing and I just dont know that, haha...

I would assume it is...4 million guaranteed each year with incentives that can reach around 24 million

But since a signing bonus hasnt even been mentioned, its making me wonder what is really going on

I'm OK with this deal. There was no guarantee we were gonna get an offer of picks. Don't forget, all the other GMs saw Anderson's performance in the Pro-Bowl, too.

I somehow think we haven't closed the door on getting draft picks out of our current QBs. We'll probably be having the same discussions this time next year.

Its intriguing thinking that there could be more. But consider:
>> The Browns would only sign and trade if they thought they could get MORE than a 1st + 3rd, or if they wanted right of first refusal.

>> If Anderson knew someone else wanted him, why would he sign now and give the Browns the right of first refusal?

>> If someone else was willing to give up the picks for Anderson, why would they wait past the start of free agency to make an offer?

I'm not saying nothing is going to happen, but if it does, I will be awed by Savage.

For what it's worth (which I admit is not much), Don Banks at SI.com really likes both of the Browns big moves...

Apparently the browns are making some big announcement at 6:30.  It may just be the singing of DA is official, we'll see.

MAJOR disappointment. I wanted the 1st and 3rd round pick. I think Quinn would've been fine this year. DA's late season collapse is a big concern. That money could have been used on other positions. This is terrible news.

I think Quinn will eventually be better than DA.  But, you gotta resign your Pro-Bowl QB. Three years is perfect, not locked in too long if they decide to go with Quinn. Plus, now there's injury insurance.  I love the draft too, but I think aquiring proven vets like the Browns have been doing in free agency is much safer than unproven rookies. Less exciting, but effective. Especially after the hauls in the past couple of drafts.