Quinn helplessly watched as team after team (most notably, the Miami Dolphins) passed by on the opportunity to pick him up.

Once he slipped by the Bills at number 12, Savage saw what could be an unbelievable opportunity and began to make his move. For about 2 intense hours, Phil and other staffers pounded the phones to see if there was a way to snag the quarterback whom was in their top five at a discount. Enter: Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones.

When Dallas came up to bat at number 22, Savage knew that with the Chiefs' somewhat shaky quarterback situation and Quinn's value so late in the first round, he would need to do something right away if he really wanted to grab him. Apparently he did.

In a matter of minutes, the Browns had swapped picks with Dallas and snatched Quinn.

Some speculated that a third and next year's 1st round pick was a bit steep, but when the fact that the Browns picked up what they had rated as top 5 talent at the bargain basement price of a #22 pick is considered, it can easily be described as brilliance.

My problem with the idea of the Browns drafting Quinn at number three was that without substantial improvement to either the offensive line or running back, no quarterback would be worth top three money. There were other needs that were just too important, and a quarterback at three would have done little, if anything, to help the Browns "win now".

The Thomas pick, however, changed everything: Now that the foundation for a more-than-respectable offensive line is in place, Quinn will be given an opportunity to shine and become the face and franchise quarterback of the Cleveland Browns - an opportunity the team has not afforded to his predecessors.

If the draft ended at this point, Cleveland could easily walk away more than satisfied with their work.

Shortly after Cleveland's collective head exploded, however, the Browns and Cowboys were bargaining again for the 53rd overall pick.

This time, a cornerback with good speed and great man-to-man coverage ability named Eric Wright was the target. If not for some character issues from a previous legal problem, Wright could very well have been the top-rated corner in the draft. Phil Savage gave fans his vote of confidence that Wright's problems, however, were isolated and in the past after an extensive check on his background.

I have no reason yet to question his judgment of character, so I'll take Phil's word on this one. If Wright is able to keep himself on the right track and perform on the field and the Browns' current corners can come back healthy, they may no longer be an area of much concern.

The Cleveland Browns' first day consisted of picking up two definite top 10 talents (arguably top 5) and what could be a shut-down corner to accompany Leigh Bodden on defense. Savage said that when people look back, this weekend could be the mark of the turning point of this franchise.

At this point, I couldn't agree more.