Official 2012 Training Camp Report Thread
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thanks for your continued updates.
i won't comment any further as i might get flamed by choco.
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Training Camp Article From Grossi
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That's all I needed to read. Skipped out of the rest....@@
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Training Camp Article From Grossi
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That's all I needed to read. Skipped out of the rest....@@
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I love the statement in bold from our new owner.........This may be the break we have all been waiting for. God knows we deserve it!
"The Browns announced tonight owner Randy Lerner has agreed to sell a majority stake in the team to Jimmy Haslam, CEO of Pilot Flying J. The sale must be approved by the NFL
“This is a very exciting time for my family and me,” Haslam said in the news release. “To own such a storied franchise as the Cleveland Browns, with its rich tradition and history, is a dream come true. We are committed to keeping the team in Cleveland and seeing it get back to the elite of the NFL – something all Browns fans want and deserve. We plan to bring relentless dedication and hard work to every aspect of this organization, and we look forward to getting to know this team and community as quickly as possible. Our family is committed to becoming an integral part of the Cleveland community. We also want to thank Randy Lerner for his friendship, counsel and support during this process.”
Lerner released the following statement:
On behalf of my family and as trustee for the Lerner Family Trust, which holds the shares of the Cleveland Browns, I have agreed to sell the Browns to Jimmy Haslam and his family.
I was approached regarding Mr. Haslam’s interest several weeks ago. While as a fiduciary I have always felt it was my responsibility to listen to offers, I had not been approached with a proposal that felt as natural and complete as Mr. Haslam’s. He had done a lot of work on the Browns and the City of Cleveland and first and foremost gave me his personal assurance the team would remain in Cleveland.
As I was at first overwhelmed, I asked for a few days to consider the proposal during which time I consulted with my mother and sister. Over this short period we agreed that the proposal was strong, the buyers made sense and the time was right for us to move on.
Going forward, we anticipate that the League will meet and vote on the deal and the closing is expected to follow shortly thereafter. During this time the organization will operate as it has in the past with all senior executives in place.
While a statement like this is certainly part of the process, it couldn’t possibly capture my feelings towards the Browns and the many people whom I feel very strong about. Those feelings therefore will need to be expressed in person. Notwithstanding, I feel a deep debt of gratitude to the loyal and passionate fan base, as well as the people I’ve met and worked with over the years. It has been a privilege to be involved with the Cleveland Browns and my only hope is that the Haslam family has the best of luck and that the Browns are restored to their rightful place among NFL Champions."
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Just based off of what I am reading on Twitter today.
GOCONG HAS SERIOUS INJURY. Happened during goal line when Jordan Cameron was coming down from a catch. Thought Jordan landed on his leg but closer look to video suggests that Gocong was going down in pain before Jordan landed. Possible heel injury, more than likely a Achelies tear. Replacements are JMJ and Maivia.
Young LB depth still looking good beyong JMJ. LJ Fort and Craig Robertson are actually having good camps which is surprising. Craig Rovertson was a practice squad pick up in December last season. Fort is the supper athletic UDFA we picked up out of the Div 1 AA Northern Iowa.
Joe Haden having great day. Went up and had an INT against Wallace. Grabbed ball at the highest point of his jump with hand has extended as possible. True ball hawk play.
Skrine apparently blew Oneil Cousins (RT) right the fuck up on a run play, plastered him on his ass, and opened up the side to stop the play. Pciture that shit. 175 little Skrine blew up 320 RT Cousins. Got the defense all jacked up.
Watson is out today for whatever reason (didn't see why) and Jordan Cameron took over as the starting #1 TE. That is a great sign. On top of this I have been reading the Moore being out has really hurt him, likely that Cameron has permentally passed him on the depth chart or at least it is Camerons job to lose. Alex Smith isn't impressing but isn't looking like shit (could still be unplaced by Smelley but Smelley is getting most of his time in at FB during camp). Watson in previous days has actually looked fast and explosive off the line, a good sign considering his age. Surprisingly I have heard good things about Gronk. Aparently this guy can play. TE looks like the strongest position and come cut time hard decisions will have to be made.
Weeden and Cooper showing some of that chemistry we have been talking about. Cooper got a shot on 1st team in the slot and they connected with a perfect pass on a deep post pattern.
Ryan Miller is working with the 2nd team line, but he has been getting work at both LT and RT all of camp. Might finally have a true back LT on the team.
Sheard INT off of Fujita deflection. Look like he's going to get caught and then WOOOP hands off to TJ Ward for the TD.
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Thanks for the updates^^^^ hows is the other lb acho looking in camp?
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Thanks for the updates^^^^ hows is the other lb acho looking in camp?
Thanks for the updates^^^^ hows is the other lb acho looking in camp?
Haven't actually heard much about Acho, heard much more about Forts. Also a correction on Skrine knocking the shit out of Cousins. Apparently Skrine just showed balls and took him head on during a blitz attempt and got knocked backwards. Apparently everyone still got jacked up about it though.
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Offense wilting in heat as 33 sits
By Steve Doerschuk
I wondered if Montario Hardesty was feeling extra pressure by the way he responded on a certain play.
Hardesty is the No. 1 back today, with Trent Richardson confined to the exercise bike. There is some sort of wrap on Richardson's left leg, but we don't have an inkling yet what the problem is.
Anyway, Hardesty has had two fitful years since getting picked in the second round, and he has seemed beyond eager to make something of 2012.
It has been easier for him to relax knowing that he is projected for a bit-player role — though an important one — behind the No. 3 overall pick.
The mental landscape changes if Richardson is out for any length of time.
Durin an 11-on-11 drill several minutes ago, Hardesty seemed frustrated. He let his feelings out on a simple swing pass from Brandon Weeden. He took an angle to the sideline that allowed the defense to swarm around him. He let out an arrrrgggggghhhhhh, or whatever would amount to his version of Steve the Pirate on a tough day.
We're all ears as we wait to hear what's up with Richardson.
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Nolan Cromwell is coaching up the receivers, as he always does.
Rookie Josh Gordon sort of set the tone for the day — lots and lots of dropped balls in this session — when he couldn't hang on to a simple pass over the middle during a drill with no defense.
"Follow the point (of the ball) all the way in," Cromwell said.
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Brandon Weeden looks OK so far in today's session. Don't blame the drops on him today.
Even his focus isn't quite all there, though. He fumbled a center snap in his last set.
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Weeden keeps throwing a pretty deep ball.
In one drill, he dropped back to close to midfield and looked effortless in flicking a throw to Greg Little in the back of the end zone — more than 50 yards in the air, right on the money, hitting Little in stride.
That one drew lots of oohs from the crowd ... another big crowd today.
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Hall of Fame Executive Director Steve Perry is in the training camp crowd. Steve asked us about prospects for the season, saying he detects reasons for optimism in our material.
Steve always seems upbeat and full of energy ... even in the wake of his most important weekend of the year. Great representative for the Hall.
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Tony Grossi is back this year as this region's Hall of Fame voter. Perry and Grossi chatted a bit by a white picket fence near the practice fields.
I told Steve he must have had to give Tony quite a raise to get him back.
"Doubled his salary," Perry said.
The voters aren't paid for their trouble.
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Offense wilting in heat as 33 sits
By Steve Doerschuk
I wondered if Montario Hardesty was feeling extra pressure by the way he responded on a certain play.
Hardesty is the No. 1 back today, with Trent Richardson confined to the exercise bike. There is some sort of wrap on Richardson's left leg, but we don't have an inkling yet what the problem is.
Anyway, Hardesty has had two fitful years since getting picked in the second round, and he has seemed beyond eager to make something of 2012.
It has been easier for him to relax knowing that he is projected for a bit-player role — though an important one — behind the No. 3 overall pick.
The mental landscape changes if Richardson is out for any length of time.
Durin an 11-on-11 drill several minutes ago, Hardesty seemed frustrated. He let his feelings out on a simple swing pass from Brandon Weeden. He took an angle to the sideline that allowed the defense to swarm around him. He let out an arrrrgggggghhhhhh, or whatever would amount to his version of Steve the Pirate on a tough day.
We're all ears as we wait to hear what's up with Richardson.
• • •
Nolan Cromwell is coaching up the receivers, as he always does.
Rookie Josh Gordon sort of set the tone for the day — lots and lots of dropped balls in this session — when he couldn't hang on to a simple pass over the middle during a drill with no defense.
"Follow the point (of the ball) all the way in," Cromwell said.
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Brandon Weeden looks OK so far in today's session. Don't blame the drops on him today.
Even his focus isn't quite all there, though. He fumbled a center snap in his last set.
• • •
Weeden keeps throwing a pretty deep ball.
In one drill, he dropped back to close to midfield and looked effortless in flicking a throw to Greg Little in the back of the end zone — more than 50 yards in the air, right on the money, hitting Little in stride.
That one drew lots of oohs from the crowd ... another big crowd today.
• • •
Hall of Fame Executive Director Steve Perry is in the training camp crowd. Steve asked us about prospects for the season, saying he detects reasons for optimism in our material.
Steve always seems upbeat and full of energy ... even in the wake of his most important weekend of the year. Great representative for the Hall.
• • •
Tony Grossi is back this year as this region's Hall of Fame voter. Perry and Grossi chatted a bit by a white picket fence near the practice fields.
I told Steve he must have had to give Tony quite a raise to get him back.
"Doubled his salary," Perry said.
The voters aren't paid for their trouble.
Rookie Josh Gordon sort of set the tone for the day — lots and lots of dropped balls in this session — when he couldn't hang on to a simple pass over the middle during a drill with no defense.
Sounds like he's fitting in quite nicely with our receivers. Good to hear the tradition dropping passes continues on.
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I am a coach for a prominent 18u SoCal softball team, and the one thing that I have learned in 12yrs of coaching, is sometimes, practices just suck. The same team that goes 5-0 in tourneys and looks great in practice one day, can, and will, look terrible in another day of practice. Hopefully, this was just 'one of those days' and is much ado about nothing..........But yea I hear ya......Catch the damn ball.
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Position battles: With middle linebacker D’Qwell Jackson sidelined with an undisclosed injury, Benjamin Jacobs filled his spot for the first-team defense.
Who stood out: Safety Ray Ventrone picked off two passes (one after fullback Brad Smelley slipped and another off an overthrow from quarterback Thaddeus Lewis) late in practice during 11-on-11s with unscripted plays. ... Wide receiver Rod Windsor and Colt McCoy connected on four passes, one of which went for a touchdown in seven-on-sevens. Windsor caught two more balls Wednesday night.
Highs and lows: Adding to Ventrone’s two interceptions were Dimitri Patterson, Buster Skrine and Antwuan Reed, who all added a pick of their own in the last segment of practice. Brandon Weeden was first intercepted by Skrine on a 10-yard out route and later by Patterson. ... Defensive back Reed broke up three passes and then intercepted McCoy after he took the ball out of Windsor’s hands. ... Wide receiver Josh Gordon had two drops — one of which would have been a touchdown in seven-on-sevens from Weeden. He also was unable to come down with a third pass in the back of the end zone from McCoy. ... Evan Moore made the play of the night in bringing down a pass from McCoy with a one-handed catch in the back of the end zone with a defender draped over him.
Sidelined: Jackson (undisclosed), running back Trent Richardson (left knee), strong safety Usama Young (undisclosed), fullback Eddie Williams (undisclosed), linebacker Chris Gocong (torn right Achilles’ tendon), defensive end Marcus Benard (undisclosed), tight end Benjamin Watson (undisclosed), defensive end Frostee Rucker (undisclosed) and defensive tackle Phil Taylor (torn left pectoral muscle).
Today’s schedule: The Browns are off today. They’ll play the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener for both teams at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Ford Field.
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Browns notebook: Gordon flashes, falters
BEREA —
Rookie receiver Josh Gordon’s impressive start to training camp has hit a wall.
“You can see that some of these guys have got camp legs,” head coach Pat Shurmur said.
The head coach acknowledged that Gordon, taken in last month’s supplemental draft, is a camp-legs sufferer.
After getting kicked out of Baylor, Gordon practiced with Utah last year but did not play. At 21, he is the youngest player in camp.
“His mind and body are battling right now,” Shurmur said. “This is unlike anything he’s ever been through.”
Gordon is thought to be the Browns’ best candidate to eventually be a star wideout.
Camper of the week
Fourth-year Brown Mohamed Massaquoi might be the most improved player in Berea.
“He looks totally different from last year,” Shurmur said. “Mo is doing an outstanding job in camp.”
Massaquoi has 1,491 receiving yards in three years since joining the Browns as a No. 50 overall draft pick in 2009. His progress seemed to slow after he was clobbered by James Harrison in a 2010 game at Pittsburgh.
Mike Holmgren was among Browns brass who challenged Massaquoi in the offseason.
“Mo is doing a fantastic job in camp,” Shurmur said. “I see a very focused guy.”
Massaquoi and 2011 Round 2 pick Greg Little will be the starting wideouts at Detroit.
Stadium fireworks
The Browns will stage their annual “family night” today at Browns Stadium.
Usually, “family night” has capped the first week of camp. For the first time, it is being conducted the week of the preseason opener, meaning there won’t be a lot of hitting.
It will simply be a normal game-week practice, followed by fireworks.
“It’ll be a Cleveland Browns event,” Shurmur said. “If I wasn’t involved with the team, it would be something I’d come watch.”
The practice will begin at 7 p.m. and last about 90 minutes. Admission is free.
Extra points
• Holmgren, Shurmur and Tom Heckert represented the Browns in a Philadelphia suburb at the funeral of Garrett Reid, son of Eagles head coach Andy Reid. They flew there and back on a private jet. Holmgren still was in the dress clothes he wore to the funeral when he attended Browns practice, which had its starting time moved because of the funeral.
• Owen Spencer, an undrafted rookie in 2011 who spent part of the year on the Lions’ practice squad, made one of the most spectacular catches of camp Tuesday, right in front of Holmgren. The 6-foot-3 Spencer made a twisting, acrobatic grab in traffic on a sideline bomb from No. 4 quarterback Thad Lewis.
• Shurmur shrugged off remarks from Colt McCoy that raised questions about the fairness of the quarterback competition. “He’s a competitor who is disappointed he’s not the starter,” Shurmur said. “All of the quarterbacks had an opportunity to show what they can do.”
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how long is mini camp nowadays? what's it been 2 weeks and we play a preseason game this friday?
i know it continues to the start of the regular season but putting two opposing teams on the field against each other i would deem an exhibition game. iw ould start the 2nd stringers and not even let my number one guys on the field. ok, maybe for the first 2 possessions.
oh yeah, let's just hope suh doesn't do to weeden that he did to delhomme last year. wasn't delhomme the same age as weeden when he played that game?
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how long is mini camp nowadays? what's it been 2 weeks and we play a preseason game this friday?
i know it continues to the start of the regular season but putting two opposing teams on the field against each other i would deem an exhibition game. iw ould start the 2nd stringers and not even let my number one guys on the field. ok, maybe for the first 2 possessions.
oh yeah, let's just hope suh doesn't do to weeden that he did to delhomme last year. wasn't delhomme the same age as weeden when he played that game?
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man, it's tough being a browns fan. when everything is looking like we might be making progress, something else balances out the good to be bad.
i only say that because of the haden thing (my fave player). i think TR will be alright. i'm still not sold on weeden. let me see him in the regular season do what everyone here thinkd he can do and i'll be eating a big crow for thanksgiving.
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