I talked a lot this week that the Raiders had to take JaMarcus Russell because of the value of the quarterback position. Well, that's what makes the deal make sense for Cleveland despite giving up a likely top-ten pick in next year's draft to Dallas. It's a swindle of a trade for Dallas, but Cleveland won't care if Quinn solves their long-time quarterback question.

One other thing to consider: The Browns may have been in the market for a top-tier quarterback a year from now, possibly at the top of the draft. They now get to have Quinn for a year, and they won't have to pay him top-five money.

Which brings to my final rambling point. Brady Quinn is going to be difficult to sign. He won't want to be slotted in the 22 spot, and can argue he really cost two first-round picks.