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BR1986FB
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Jul 30, 2011 11:06am
Writerbuckeye;846511 wrote:How much you want to bet it's the dreaded high ankle sprain?
The curse of Jake Delhomme lives on....
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 30, 2011 12:05pm
@ABJ_Browns Nate Ulrich
1st-team D: Ends Sanford, Sheard; Tackles Paxson, Rubin; LBs Fujita (S) Jackson (M) Gocong (W); CBs Haden, Brown; SS Ward, FS Adams. # Browns
@ABJ_Browns Nate Ulrich
1st-team off. today: QB McCoy; RB Hillis; FB Marecic; WRs Robiskie & Cribbs; TE Watson; OL Thomas, P. Murray, Mack, Lauvao & Pashos. # Browns
@jsbrownsinsider Jeff Schudel
No officials and no blaring music at Browns# practice with Shurmur. Officials were a good idea by Mangini. Music was ridiculous.
@FredGreethamOBR Fred Greetham
Little makes nice catch wresting ball from Haden.
ABJ_Browns Nate Ulrich
Observations from 1st O vs. 1st D: WRs Haggerty & Mitchell showing nice hands. Norwood in slot with 1s. WR Little dropped pass. S Ward PBU.
@DreKnott Andre Knott
Best thing to watch so far here in Berea has been.watching Haden going against G Little.
@FredGreethamOBR Fred Greetham
Peyton hillis makes a nice catch from troy weatherhead.
@FredGreethamOBR Fred Greetham
Mccoy hits Cribbs and robiskie on first two passes in offense.
1st-team D: Ends Sanford, Sheard; Tackles Paxson, Rubin; LBs Fujita (S) Jackson (M) Gocong (W); CBs Haden, Brown; SS Ward, FS Adams. # Browns
@ABJ_Browns Nate Ulrich
1st-team off. today: QB McCoy; RB Hillis; FB Marecic; WRs Robiskie & Cribbs; TE Watson; OL Thomas, P. Murray, Mack, Lauvao & Pashos. # Browns
@jsbrownsinsider Jeff Schudel
No officials and no blaring music at Browns# practice with Shurmur. Officials were a good idea by Mangini. Music was ridiculous.
@FredGreethamOBR Fred Greetham
Little makes nice catch wresting ball from Haden.
ABJ_Browns Nate Ulrich
Observations from 1st O vs. 1st D: WRs Haggerty & Mitchell showing nice hands. Norwood in slot with 1s. WR Little dropped pass. S Ward PBU.
@DreKnott Andre Knott
Best thing to watch so far here in Berea has been.watching Haden going against G Little.
@FredGreethamOBR Fred Greetham
Peyton hillis makes a nice catch from troy weatherhead.
@FredGreethamOBR Fred Greetham
Mccoy hits Cribbs and robiskie on first two passes in offense.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jul 30, 2011 12:06pm
I liked both the officials and music.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 30, 2011 12:15pm
DreKnott Andre Knott
DJackson w a int of McCoy in 7-7
MaryKayCabot Mary Kay Cabot
With Mo Massaquoi in a left ankle cast, two # Browns starters today were Robiskie and Cribbs.
ABJ_Browns Nate Ulrich
For those asking, PBU/PD = Pass breakup/pass defensed. Ward broke up short pass intended for Watson. He was excited about it, too. #Browns
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FredGreethamOBR Fred Greetham
McCoy to hillis and hardesty split out in team drills
ABJ_Browns Nate Ulrich
#Browns QB Colt McCoy with a nice intermediate completion to WR Jordan Norwood in 7-on-7. #NFL
FredGreethamOBR Fred Greetham
Little makes nice catch over the middle from colt in team drill
DJackson w a int of McCoy in 7-7
MaryKayCabot Mary Kay Cabot
With Mo Massaquoi in a left ankle cast, two # Browns starters today were Robiskie and Cribbs.
ABJ_Browns Nate Ulrich
For those asking, PBU/PD = Pass breakup/pass defensed. Ward broke up short pass intended for Watson. He was excited about it, too. #Browns
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FredGreethamOBR Fred Greetham
McCoy to hillis and hardesty split out in team drills
ABJ_Browns Nate Ulrich
#Browns QB Colt McCoy with a nice intermediate completion to WR Jordan Norwood in 7-on-7. #NFL
FredGreethamOBR Fred Greetham
Little makes nice catch over the middle from colt in team drill
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Sonofanump
Jul 30, 2011 12:17pm
BR1986FB;846549 wrote: @jsbrownsinsider Jeff Schudel
No officials and no blaring music at Browns# practice with Shurmur. Officials were a good idea by Mangini. Music was ridiculous.
The Browns went from like #23 in penalties to like #4 after the officials were instituted.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 30, 2011 12:21pm
Interesting to note that Steinbach is also injured and not practicing...
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jul 30, 2011 12:33pm
I understand that you want to build through the draft but this is complete bullshit. They are not adding anything to even give themselves a chance at winning some games this year. Looks like another 5-11 type season.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Jul 30, 2011 12:38pm
BR1986FB;846570 wrote:Interesting to note that Steinbach is also injured and not practicing...
Was wondering why he wasn't with the 1st team offense. More good news....
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OhioStatePride2003
Posts: 686
Jul 30, 2011 3:53pm
Osi has ended his holdout with the Giants and is gonna report to camp.
EDIT: Without a contract I might add.
EDIT: Without a contract I might add.
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OhioStatePride2003
Posts: 686
Jul 30, 2011 4:11pm
DT Amobi Okoye was released from Houston today...I like this kid.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 30, 2011 4:14pm
I like him a lot as well. Really fits the 4-3 defense and what heckert is trying to build through young talent. Kid is only 24.
Jester
Posts: 700
Jul 30, 2011 4:17pm
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jul 30, 2011 4:19pm
Jester;846697 wrote:SMH
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6818892/cleveland-browns-ben-watson-leaves-practice-hit-head
Fml.....I want to die
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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Jul 30, 2011 4:35pm
What available FAs are the Browns targeting/interested in? Okoye would be a nice add. CLE really needs to start throwing out the dough if they want to sign anyone who is capable of being an upgrade on the team...there are some players left who are above average then after that the talent starts to drop off, so they need to start doing something. What about any interest in either Nick Barnett or Brandon Chillar at LB?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 30, 2011 5:01pm
Rather have Barnett, though with DQ not sure he'd come here.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 30, 2011 5:07pm
zach24oz;846701 wrote:What available FAs are the Browns targeting/interested in?
At this point, my answer would be "nobody."
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OhioStatePride2003
Posts: 686
Jul 30, 2011 5:09pm
BR1986FB;846713 wrote:At this point, my answer would be "nobody."
Right now, probably no one. But you gotta think that they'll add some of the mid-level guys eventually.
Heard an interesting stat just now on the radio - The Green Bay Packers (who mind you, won the SB last year) did so with 70% of their starters acquired through the draft. So if it works in Green Bay, it can work in Cleveland.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 30, 2011 5:11pm
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi begins camp with a cast on left foot and ankle
Published: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 2:22 PM Updated: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 3:20 PM
Mary Kay Cabot, The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND -- Browns training camp began with a mild surprise Saturday morning -- the sight of receiver Mohamed Massaquoi hobbling around with a walking cast on his left leg, from foot to knee.
But Browns coach Pat Shurmur said that the injuries to Massaquoi (foot) and guard Eric Steinbach i(knee) are "nothing we feel is serious.'' Both players are on the non-football injury list and still active.
"(Massaquoi's) is a little foot deal,'' said Shurmur. "We'll evaluate it as it goes and make sure it's just right.''
Shurmur said the timeline of Massaquoi's injury is a little fuzzy and didn't specify how it happened. Massaquoi, who caught balls from the JUGS machine after practice, declined to discuss the injury.
But he participated fully in Camp Colt IV in Austin, Texas July 10-12 and seemed just fine running routes and catching passes. He also discussed how hard he worked in the offseason, learning from Pro Bowl receivers such as Larry Fitzgerald and Calvin Johnson.
Quarterback Colt McCoy said it's "unfortunate Mohamed will be out a little while'' but was grateful the two worked so hard together during the offseason. Massaquoi attended all four of the offensive skill sessions.
In his absence, the two starting wideouts in practice were Brian Robiskie and Josh Cribbs.
Steinbach was replaced in the lineup by first-year guard Pat Murray, signed last year as a free agent.
The Browns also had one injury that occurred the first day when tight end Ben Watson got kneed in the back of the head and got up slowly. He walked gingerly into the locker room with the trainers and didn't return. The Browns will most likely check Watson for a concussion.
In other news and notes from the first day:
* No. 1 pick Phil Taylor held out the first day while the two sides continue to try work out a deal. Shurmur said he'd love to have him here and that they'll work hard to catch him up.
* Newly-signed defensive end Jayme Mitchell was not in attendance, but Shurmur called his two-year deal "a big signing.'' He'll work at left end.
* Shurmur acknowledged that the Browns will "look in that direction'' for a new cornerback to replace Eric Wright.
* Kicker Phil Dawson admitted that he didn't think he'd be back this season and that he's not looking beyond his one-year franchise contract. "I appreciated the outpouring of support from the fans,'' he said.
* The newly-signed free agents, both unrestricted and exclusive rights, are unable to practice until Aug. 4 when the new league year begins. Dawson admitted that he's frustrated by being here but not being able to kick. The list includes Evan Moore, Usama Young and Brandon Jackson.
* Shurmur said Young will challenge for the starting free safety job. Scott Fujita, who played with him in New Orleans, also praised him and said he's ready for an increased role.
* Running back Montario Hardesty, coming off the torn ACL, looked solid running the ball, catching passes and sometimes being split wide.
* It was evident that the offensive players spent plenty of time working together in the offseason. Although there were a few misfires, it was an incredibly smooth practice for a bunch of players that just met their coach in the past few days. McCoy was right -- all the hard work paid off.
* A number of receivers caught fine passes, including Jordan Norwood, Josh Cribbs, Brian Robiskie, L.J. Castile and Greg Little.
* The Browns will not pursue a trade for Eagles Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel, who's rumored to be on the block now that the Eagles have Nnamdi Asomugha. Carolina free agent cornerback Richard Marshall is off the market after signing a one-year deal with the Cardinals today.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2011/07/cleveland_browns_wide_receiver_1.html
Published: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 2:22 PM Updated: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 3:20 PM
Mary Kay Cabot, The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND -- Browns training camp began with a mild surprise Saturday morning -- the sight of receiver Mohamed Massaquoi hobbling around with a walking cast on his left leg, from foot to knee.
But Browns coach Pat Shurmur said that the injuries to Massaquoi (foot) and guard Eric Steinbach i(knee) are "nothing we feel is serious.'' Both players are on the non-football injury list and still active.
"(Massaquoi's) is a little foot deal,'' said Shurmur. "We'll evaluate it as it goes and make sure it's just right.''
Shurmur said the timeline of Massaquoi's injury is a little fuzzy and didn't specify how it happened. Massaquoi, who caught balls from the JUGS machine after practice, declined to discuss the injury.
But he participated fully in Camp Colt IV in Austin, Texas July 10-12 and seemed just fine running routes and catching passes. He also discussed how hard he worked in the offseason, learning from Pro Bowl receivers such as Larry Fitzgerald and Calvin Johnson.
Quarterback Colt McCoy said it's "unfortunate Mohamed will be out a little while'' but was grateful the two worked so hard together during the offseason. Massaquoi attended all four of the offensive skill sessions.
In his absence, the two starting wideouts in practice were Brian Robiskie and Josh Cribbs.
Steinbach was replaced in the lineup by first-year guard Pat Murray, signed last year as a free agent.
The Browns also had one injury that occurred the first day when tight end Ben Watson got kneed in the back of the head and got up slowly. He walked gingerly into the locker room with the trainers and didn't return. The Browns will most likely check Watson for a concussion.
In other news and notes from the first day:
* No. 1 pick Phil Taylor held out the first day while the two sides continue to try work out a deal. Shurmur said he'd love to have him here and that they'll work hard to catch him up.
* Newly-signed defensive end Jayme Mitchell was not in attendance, but Shurmur called his two-year deal "a big signing.'' He'll work at left end.
* Shurmur acknowledged that the Browns will "look in that direction'' for a new cornerback to replace Eric Wright.
* Kicker Phil Dawson admitted that he didn't think he'd be back this season and that he's not looking beyond his one-year franchise contract. "I appreciated the outpouring of support from the fans,'' he said.
* The newly-signed free agents, both unrestricted and exclusive rights, are unable to practice until Aug. 4 when the new league year begins. Dawson admitted that he's frustrated by being here but not being able to kick. The list includes Evan Moore, Usama Young and Brandon Jackson.
* Shurmur said Young will challenge for the starting free safety job. Scott Fujita, who played with him in New Orleans, also praised him and said he's ready for an increased role.
* Running back Montario Hardesty, coming off the torn ACL, looked solid running the ball, catching passes and sometimes being split wide.
* It was evident that the offensive players spent plenty of time working together in the offseason. Although there were a few misfires, it was an incredibly smooth practice for a bunch of players that just met their coach in the past few days. McCoy was right -- all the hard work paid off.
* A number of receivers caught fine passes, including Jordan Norwood, Josh Cribbs, Brian Robiskie, L.J. Castile and Greg Little.
* The Browns will not pursue a trade for Eagles Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel, who's rumored to be on the block now that the Eagles have Nnamdi Asomugha. Carolina free agent cornerback Richard Marshall is off the market after signing a one-year deal with the Cardinals today.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2011/07/cleveland_browns_wide_receiver_1.html
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 30, 2011 5:12pm
OhioStatePride2003;846714 wrote:Right now, probably no one. But you gotta think that they'll add some of the mid-level guys eventually.
Heard an interesting stat just now on the radio - The Green Bay Packers (who mind you, won the SB last year) did so with 70% of their starters acquired through the draft. So if it works in Green Bay, it can work in Cleveland.
I'm starting to even doubt that they'll add some mid-level guys.
It "can" work in Cleveland but it "can't" if you're not at least bringing in some depth (LB, OL, DL).
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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Jul 30, 2011 5:17pm
^^ That's what I mean...I'm not real sure that just signing URFAs are going to help out much besides giving some competetion...but signing some veteran guys who can still play at a solid level can be helpful right now. Definitely need some depth and good depth at LB IMO.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 30, 2011 5:18pm
LOL...as soon as I say that...we have a trade!
Jeff_McLane Jeff McLane
# Eagles traded Bunkley to Browns for 5th rd pick.
Jeff_McLane Jeff McLane
# Eagles traded Bunkley to Browns for 5th rd pick.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 30, 2011 5:23pm
Injury history is long, former first rounder though who started. Good depth and value though I'd rather keep the pick and build through the draft.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jul 30, 2011 5:37pm
Not a bad trade solid player for a 5th round pick that won't amount to shit anyways
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 30, 2011 6:06pm
Least wimbley went for a 3rd.
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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Jul 30, 2011 6:19pm
Could be a good 3 man rotation with Taylor, Rubin, and now Bunkley