Notes from Browns Camp

While searching for noteworthy news from the Browns I fell upon the following note from ESPN's AFC North Blogger James Walker:

I really question whether the Browns can pound the ball up the middle as much as they would like this season. Cleveland's running game hasn't looked stout so far in the trenches. In fact, most of the team's best runs in camp are coming on the outside. The push from the offensive line inside just doesn't seem to be there consistently and starting tailback Jamal Lewis often is stopped a couple of yards or less into his runs. I have to caution not to read too much from practice. But this will certainly be something to monitor in preseason games.

Yes this is only preseason, but when Mangini wants to install a clock consuming run first mentality, its going to be hard to keep the chains moving when you are getting 2 and 3 yards per rush (if that is the case) and going for third and longs on each possession. Sound familiar?

In the last three seasons the Packers have had the best pass defense in the league, something that has never been done before. Also note that the Packers are switching to a 3-4 defense this year. If the Browns can't capitalize on that, the whole QB competition between Anderson and Quinn will be no further along than it is now.

Also some things that were discussed in this article where:

The progression of both rookie receivers Mohamed Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie.

Laura Quinn-Hawk (the sister of Brady Quinn who married Buckeye alum AJ Hawk)

Who's the starter for Saturdays pre-season game in Green Bay?

Read more here.