Browns Yet to Sign Any Draft Picks

Despite having not signed any of their 2003 draft picks, the Cleveland Browns are still demanding their rookies sign on for a five-year minimum tour of duty, says The Akron Beacon. And while even six- and seven-year deals are not uncommon for first- and second-rounders, it appears to be a sticking point for the players they selected in the later rounds.

Most of these guys do not want to wait that long to get their first shot at free agency, so they are hesitant to make that type of commitment. But, apparently Carmon Policy feels his draft picks owe it to the Browns because they "reached" to draft some of them.

"We put ourselves out on a limb, way out on a limb in some cases,'' he told the Beacon.

So are we to believe now that the Browns did not feel their picks were worth the slots they were selected in last spring? Is Policy claiming that the Browns purposely took these guys early? And since the Browns showed so much commitment to the draftees, they now, in turn, should show their commitment to the Browns by signing a long-term deal?

Keep an eye on this story. It should be interesting to see which side gives in!