Despite rampant speculation and conjecture that the Cleveland Browns will choose between quarterback Brady Quinn and running back Adrian Peterson with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, we're hearing strong rumors that the selection will come down to Quinn and left tackle Joe Thomas.

And it's truly a toss-up.  Many believe that Quinn is the guy, but the talk is that Thomas could be the pick.

This would mean that Peterson will slide.  He could be taken by the Cardinals at No. 5 or the Vikings at No. 7.  Despite the presence of Cadillac Williams on the Bucs' roster, there's also an outside chance he gets picked by Tampa.

As we hear it, the Browns simply can't afford to take Peterson because of the collarbone injury.  They've had more than enough issues with busted body parts since re-joining the league in 1999; it would be inexcusable for the Browns to take Peterson and have him turn into yet another Cavity Sam.

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