For many high-profile NFL contracts, the truth isn’t known until folks get a chance to eyeball the details.

In the case of the contract signed on February 29 by Browns quarterback Derek Anderson, the details suggest that it might be only a one-year deal.

In addition to a $7 million signing bonus, Anderson is due to pocket a $5 million roster bonus before the 2009 season, according to James Walker of the Columbus Dispatch.  As Walker theorizes, that roster bonus constitutes a significant decision point for the Browns.  Pay it and keep Anderson for another year, or trade him and let his next team cough up the money.

Thus, the two-year quarterback situation might be only a one-year proposition for the team, with the Browns then moving Anderson and keeping Quinn, or moving Quinn and keeping Anderson.