Reply to AUG 8 Saturday's Browns Camp - Twitter Highlights on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:36:30 GMT

Vegasdogg — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:36:30 GMT

@shepwrite said:
Interesting about James Davis. If the guy keeps this going in preseason, he may take the first snap. Unreal.

Man I suck at digging up stats, but didn't this kid have 1 fumble his entire career @ Clemson? Holy shit can you imagine him starting - a 6th round pick?

Reply to AUG 8 Saturday's Browns Camp - Twitter Highlights on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:35:14 GMT

Vegasdogg — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:35:14 GMT

@shepwrite said:
The right side is settling in with Womack/St. Clair. Kind of a surprise because we all thought Tucker would be in one slot. I know it's still early.

Two weeks ago I had the OL as JT, Eric, Mack, Tucker, Foster.......I now think it will be JT, Eric, Mack, Tucker, St Clair.

Womack is a beast, but is he better @ G than Tucker? Honestly I don't know. Tucker would be an incredible guy off the bench if he is the odd man out.

Reply to AUG 8 Saturday's Browns Camp - Twitter Highlights on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:12:45 GMT

Vegasdogg — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:12:45 GMT

2:51:17 pm Reports have circulated that DL Shaun Smith prompted his release through an argument yesterday with DL coach Bryan Cox.

Really? Interesting.

The experiment of moving LB Kamerion Wimbley around to improve his overall game and particularly his pash rush has garnered mixed results. "There have been some bumps there, but I think it's helping him," said Browns coach Eric Mangini

The guy needs to be a killer, and he isn't.

Reply to AUG 8 Saturday's Browns Camp - Twitter Highlights on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:14:34 GMT

daddybull1 — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:14:34 GMT

Shouldn't the clock on the wall read something like 4:20???

Peace

T.Dawg

Reply to AUG 8 Saturday's Browns Camp - Twitter Highlights on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:07:32 GMT

Dan in Florida — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:07:32 GMT

This from our Tweeter (DawgScooper):

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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Cleveland Browns Training Camp Week One Recap: Surprising Players

Written by Daniel Wolf

Training Camp audiences have been known to be highly critical of their players, while also cheering and heckling as if it were a regular season game in the NFL.

On Saturday August 1, the Browns held their first training camp practice which was open to the public.

There were almost 3,000 fans in attendance.

There were fans yelling out to the defensive coaches, “We want to win against Pittsburgh.”

With replies from the coaches, “We want to win them all!”

Also, on Saturday's first practice, the was a single word that was consistently being whispered throughout the crowd, and that word was organized.

All of the practices have been just that, very organized.

It is really hard to tell what players are up and coming and which may not make the final roster because there is no real tackling at all.

There are a few players that need to be highlighted because of their surprising performances on the field after one week of practices.

Rookie RB James Davis – Davis has shown why he was such a great player at Clemson his sophomore and junior years. Explosive speed through the holes combined with the ability to power his way past arm tackles and some nifty moves that have made Browns defenders miss tackles have put Davis on the radar. He has made the crowds gasp many times in camp already with his polished running technique, and seems to record a 25+ play during each practice session.

Wide Receiver Lance Leggett – Leggett has shown the ability to consistently go up to get the ball and come down with it in his possession no matter how tight the defensive coverage has been. Blessed with great size at six foot three inches and 205 pounds, Leggett has also shown great body control and concentration while on the field. His 80+ yards touchdown bomb from Brady Quinn had the crowd in a frenzy on Monday morning.

Linebacker Alex Hall – Over the last four to five practices Hall has become a force in the pass rush. He is constantly getting to the pocket to either flush the quarterback out or to just cause added pressure. In Friday morning's practice, Hall recorded three sacks during scrimmages and drills.

Wide Receiver Paul Hubbard – Hubbard has stepped up his game since Monday and has been able to haul down pass after pass. His breaks and moves have given him the chance to get open out of tight man-to-man coverage. It will be tough to make the final roster at receiver with so many other receivers trying to make the team too, but if Hubbard can keep up his performance then there might be a spot waiting for him come September.

Linebacker David Veikune – When the Browns drafted Veikune in the second round of the NFL Draft, many experts were confused as to why Mangini decided to draft him so high. So far in camp he has shown why Mangini had to have him in the second round. Initially thought to play as an outside linebacker, Veikune has been spending most of his time as a inside linebackers with the second team defensive unit. He was advertised as having a strong motor and love to make contact. In practice, not only has Veikune been near of part of almost every play that comes his way, but he has also shown the ability to get pressure on the quarterback and he has recorded a few sacks along the way.

Cornerback Rod Hood – Many believe that Mangini brought in Hood because he may not be comfortable with both Brandon McDonald and Eric Wright. So far Wright had been very strong in man-to-man coverage and McDonald has had his good moments too, but Hood has been excellent in his tight coverage and has a couple picks of which one went for a score.

Linebacker Kamerion Wimbley – Even though he is not really a surprising player, what has surprised is where Wimbley has been lining up all over the field on defense and offense. From tight end, outside linebacker, inside linebacker and defensive end. Mangini has been outspoken regarding Wimbley playing many different positions, but who would have though on offense too. Just think of the role New England Patriot linebacker Mike Vrabel played while with them. He was a very successful situational linebacker and did play some tight end too during goal line packages and he even caught a few touchdown passes. The same might be in Wimbley's future.

Overall, these individual players have looked superb on the field, but on gameday it is a whole different story. Hopefully, the guys can continue their success when the first game of the preseason rolls around on August 15.