The Facts:
Agent Tom Condon was scheduled to arrive in Berea today to continue contract talks for Quinn. Although nobody expects Quinn to be signed in time for the start of rookie orientation on Monday -- or even for the official start of training camp on Thursday -- Condon's visit is a good sign. It would be his third face-to-face meeting with Browns officials since Quinn was drafted 22nd overall in April.
Reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
A year ago, Condon did not have his first negotiating session for quarterback Matt Leinart until the first day of Arizona's training camp. Leinart was the last first-round pick to sign a contract last year -- a deal that wasn't completed until 10 days after the next-to-last first-rounder to sign. ... So, the Browns and Quinn appear well ahead of that pace. Barring a lengthy holdout, some observers believe (see
HERE) Quinn could push for the starting assignment in short order.
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