Derek Anderson wants more years and Kellen Winslow wants to renegotiate, according to reports.

Hmmm…Is this what success brings? The obvious answer is "yes."

Browns current starting quarterback Derek Anderson turned down a three-year, $17 million contract offer from the Cleveland Browns, according to reports.

For the record, a Beacon Journal report from Marla Ridenour disputes the one linked to above, but for supposition let's just say that Anderson is looking for something longer term.

This one I do not get. Anderson was the Browns starter for 15 games last season and was fairly successful. Apparently he believes that should get him Tony Romo and Matt Schaub like cash.

Hold on there, big guy. I don't think so. One decent season, does not a five-year contract make. Not buy a long shot. Mind you, after the Browns dispensed with Charlie Frye after the home opener debacle against the Steelers way back in September, Anderson showed that he had some skills at the QB position.

Anderson delivered a 10-6 season, but no playoff appearance and it can be argued that he cost the Browns a playoff appearance with some inconsistent play in road games which led to a 3-5 record when away from the comfy confines of Cleveland Browns Stadium. Check out these home stats:

134 of 231 for 1,827 yards, 14 TDs and 6 picks for a 93.5 QB rating.

Look at the road stats:

164 of 296 for 1,920 yards, 15 TDs and 13 picks for a 73.9 QB rating.

What do I remember of Anderson in road games? Throwing one away against the Arizona Cardinals and tossing another away that would have clinched a wildcard berth in Cincinnati in weather that was admittedly not conducive to throwing the ball.

You have to admire Anderson's perseverence and, for now, he has earned the right to be the Browns starting passer going into next season, but he needs to show more before the club invests five years in him and what certainly would be more bonus money.

Winslow's position isn't as cut-and-dried to me. I can certainly see how many fans will view the fact that he's seeking to renegotiate his contract as suspect. That's the way I viewed after his utter lack of maturity his first couple of seasons including the infamous motorcycle accident.

But Winslow has grown since then - by leaps and bounds. He shut his mouth and the megaphone bravado and self-promotion have calmed to a whisper, he still possesses quiet confidence that he shows on the field week after week. He plays hurt, remains productive and has evolved into one of the best tight ends in the game.

The dilemma?

The Browns have stood by him through all of his trials and tribulations over the years - most notably after the motorcycle accident. Sure they docked him some cash, as they should have, but they gave him the chance to make some of that money up by extending his contract.

Should Winslow show a bit more loyalty? Perhaps. I do know one thing, the Browns shouldn't deal with his demands until they've cleared up things with Anderson and running back Jamal Lewis.

Adam Pacman Jones had best look at the writing on the wall now that his current pro football home - the Tennessee Titans has signed Indianapolis Colts cornerback Nick Harper.  It looks as if Jeff Fisher and the Titans are prepared to cut the corner with questionable character.

For the uninitiated, Jones has been involved in a number of legal…ummm….errrr…problems prior to being drafted in the first round and after, the most recent being a scuffle at a Las Vegas strip club that resulted in a triple shooting.  In all there are 10 Pacman-related incidents on assorted police blotters.  The irony of the shooting was it happened in Vegas during the NBA's All-Star festivities.  You know, the NBA?  The so-called "thug" league?  The NBA goes to Vegas and an NFL player delivers the most notorious criminal activity.

I realize that Fisher probably had to wait to have a replacement for Jones' lined up before he cuts him from the team.  After all, priorities, priorties.  The Titans were close to the playoffs last year.  But he should be gone, nonetheless.

And I'm going to go one better.  If at all possible within the guidelines of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NFL Players Association, Jones should be suspended as long as possible.  No ifs ands buts or maybes.

For some inexplicable reason NFL players have remained immune to the sleaze that sticks to NBA players.  I guess that's a benefit of playing in the country's most popular league. However, if the NFL doesn't want to drive away fans such as myself, they'd better make an example of this thug-like individual. 

 Why should the NFL care about the likes of me?  Simple.  I love football.  I also have two sons who I'm trying to pass that love of the game on to.  That is the league's future, maintaining its popularity and dominance.  With the likes of Pacman in the news, I'm more apt to point my sons to our local high school team and the Ohio State Buckeyes.  No, they're not angels either, but I don't have to read or watch news reports about them being involved in shootings at Vegas strip clubs.

To those who say he hasn't been convicted of anything, I say:  smoke meet fire.  The Titans signed Harper yesterday, here's hoping that Jones is shown the door by the end of business today.

I'll give the Cleveland Browns some credit; free agency hit and owner Randy Lerner opened his checkbook and landed the premier offensive lineman available in free agency in Eric Steinbach, a now former Cincinnati Bengal.  That's a good thing.  A graduate of Iowa, he knows how to play gritty football.

Additionally, they added outside linebacker Antwan Peek from the Houston Texans and defensive back Kenny Wright from the Washington Redskins.  Not following those teams much I know little about them.

What I do know is that Steinbach is a proven commodity who blocked for one of the NFL's most productive running backs in Rudi Johnson and one of its most prolific quarterbacks in Carson Palmer.  I'd be willing to bet that Palmer isn't happy to lose his starting left guard.

In some respects by signing Steinbach, the Browns may have tipped their hand when it comes to the upcoming draft.    The team's O-line has been the weakest link since returning to the NFL and until last year when they signed center LaCharles Bentley, the team addressed that wound with a Band-aid.

If Bentley and a healthy Ryan Tucker return and gel along with their new teammate, the O-line has the potential to be powerful.  Please note that I said potential.

It has the potential to block for a premier quarterback or running back and do not be surprised if the Browns look to address those needs.  Sorry local folks, I watched from the pressbox last year, Charlie Frye ain't the answer.  Is Derek Anderson?  We don't know.  But the Browns draft the third position this year.  Personally, I'd much rather they trade down and pick up extra draft picks.  However, should they stand pat, look for them to take Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson.  He is the weapon available to them with the potential to loosen up defenses.  They'd have to respect Peterson's speed and ability to break a game wide open.  What's that do?  Open the passing game via play action.

Is that the scenario I prefer?  Not by a long shot.  At this point, I'm happy Lerner and Savage haven't shied away from dropping cash despite what happened with Bentley on the first day of training camp last year. I can only hope that for the fans' sake the team's luck has changed for the better.