Training Camp Notes, Edition #1

BadNewsBrowns

I'm thinking Bess will be pretty much confined to the slot and hold that down as the third receiver.

I can see them bringing in Benjamin on the outside and putting Gordo or Little in the slot in attempts to create some big time mismatches.

So excited for this season and a progressive coaching style instead of Holmgrens outdated forumula.

Vertical Passing,Power Running,Agressive 3-4 Defense..hmm I seem to remember someone on this board saying that's how you win this division about a year ago.

thenew23

I'm not at camp, meant to go today but got tied up running errands, but I'm hearing from a couple buddies there that Gordon looks like a beast today, catching everything. Ulrich is reporting that Norwood is having a great day at camp as well. Also, Little is working hard to be a star in this league. Buddies are also telling me it is obvious that Weeden is the guy, no competition at QB, kinda figured...

On D, I hear Kruger vs. Thomas is fun to watch... and, Mingo is dominating the 2nd team...

Only bad reports are injuries to Hardesty, Taylor, and Gipson but none are considered serious right now...

thenew23

Nate Ulrich ‏@NateUlrichABJ 2m

#Browns HC Chud just told crowd "4th down for the game right here." Weeden then hit Gordon on slant for TD in red-zone 11-on-11.

Love it!!

TypicalBrowns

Me and some friends are headed to Camp this Wednesday. Excited as hell. For anyone that's been what is a good time to get there? Like how to get good seats/spots or whether or not its a good idea to bring foldable chairs? Should it be crowded on Wed?

miktoxic

@slowburn said:

Mik used to attend regularly until Browns security gave him a lifetime banishment...lol

sorta looks like me. big bald and getting beat up.

except i don't wear keds.

Zombo

Browns News And Notes For 7/28

Jul 28th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
by Peter Smith Browns

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- Today was the first practice in full pads with full contact.

- Jamoris Slaughter is not in pads for first day of real hitting to rest his Achilles. Ryan Milleris not practicing due to the concussion. Chris Faulk is not practicing due to his knee. Oniel Cousins is not practicing due to his ankle. Montario Hardesty is working with trainers on the sideline.

- Desmond Bryant sat out the first team drills and was replaced by Billy Winn. With Phil Taylor still sitting out team drills, John Hughes continues to receive first team reps at nose tackle. While the situation may be less than ideal, Hughes and Winn can use all of the first team reps they can get as they will be counted on significantly in the defensive line rotation.

- With Hardesty out, Dion Lewis took the second team reps and got a carry with the first team. Lewis has made the most of his opportunities in shorts and has an opportunity to make a splash in full contact drills. There is talk the Browns would like Lewis to fill a similar role asDarren Sproles did in San Diego under Norv Turner. Later in practice, Lewis juked SafetyKenronte Walker which drew a reaction from the crowd.

- David Nelson getting his first team reps in 11 on 11 drills as he continues to work to get back from a season ending knee injury. He caught his first touchdown in team drills fromBrian Hoyer.

- Buster Skrine and Chris Owens continue battling at cornerback with both players making hits and breaking up plays in 7 on 7.

- Tashaun Gipson hurt his shoulder in a collision with Josh Gordon. Gipson returned after getting a quick look by the trainers. Johnson Bademosi would later replace Gipson with the ones due to the shoulder. The collision happened on a nice pass from Brandon Weeden to Gordon at about 15 yards and Gordon did secure the catch getting some cheers from the crowd. Later, Weeden connected with Gordon again in the back of the end zone in 9 on 9 drills.

- Weeden was reported to have had his best day of camp to this point and spreading the wealth to Gordon, Travis Benjamin, etc. He did throw an interception to Joe Haden on an attempted pass to Jordan Cameron in the red zone. Haden had stepped in front to make the play. In a situation which Chud deemed fourth and the game, Weeden completed a touchdown pass to Gordon.

- Jordan Norwood does what Norwood periodically does and came out and had a great day. He is going to have a tough time making the roster but he will put up a fight and could be one of the last guys let go if that is the route they choose.

- Barkevious Mingo blew by backup offensive tackle to get a touch sack on Jason Campbell.

- Chud described Gipson’s injury as a shoulder sprain. He said Bryant had back spasms and is day to day. Hardesty has a hamstring and is day to day as well, but Chud said he was not concerned about these injuries. Also mentioned was that Ryan Miller is in the concussion protocol. Chud mentioned that Dion Lewis had a couple of good plays.

marcus

@slowburn said:

Mik used to attend regularly until Browns security gave him a lifetime banishment...lol

LMAO!!!! As a police officer I always appreciate a good taze to the disorderly. It's a shame mik got kicked out of camp though.

Shep

Yeah, read several places that Gordon really picked it up over the weekend. He was said to be a "little gimpy," like a slight ankle sprain, and may have been just coasting a little. Never heard about any coaches getting on him.

Little, Dion, and Kruger seem like the stories so far. All playing their asses off. Kruger is said to just look like the best pass rusher on a team with a lot of them. Coaches are working with Cameron a lot on his route running, always a bit sloppy, and if they can get it right there aren't a lot of TEs with more overall athleticisim.

Looking more and more like Greco will start on the left side and Lauvao keeps his job on the right. He came into camp in the best shape of his life and has indeed gotten out into space better. He still gets beats on blitzes to his inside shoulder but I think the coaches are starting to feel good about him. He is the prototypical RG, lifts like a mad man, crazy strong.

Chris Owens is playing extremely well opposite Haden, showing why his outside numbers were excellent in Atlanta. He just seems more comfortable there. Conversely, Skrine is in the slot and that's where HE seems way more comfortable. They're all making life tough for Leon McFadden... and that's a high-class problem.

Prior to shoulder tweak, Gipson was making Horton repeat that he didn't need Rhodes, if you know what I'm saying. Horton said he liked Gipson on tape but even better in person. Very smooth in coverage. Robertson has quickly become a Horton favorite, too.