A word to the wise....

Ok, new coaching regimes offer hope, new game plans, new players, new ways of doing things, and new rules. TO ANY CURRENT AND FUTURE BROWNS PLAYERS: IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR JOB AND/OR NOT GET CUT, TRADED, OR THROWN ON IR, DON'T TALK BACK TO THE COACHES AND DON'T THINK THAT HAVING YOUR AGENT TALK SMACK WILL KEEP YOU CLEAR OF ANY BACKLASH FROM ERIC MANGINI.

CASE IN POINT:
Shaun Smith: Punched Brady Quinn last December, most recently got into a heated argument with defensive coach Bryan Cox. Less than 12 hrs later, he was cut. He has since been signed by Detroit.

Syndric Steptoe: During practice last Saturday, he laid out for a ball, fell funny, and hurt his shoulder. Steptoe was put onto the IR. The following day Steptoe's agent called out Head Coach Eric Mangini for allowing players practice during the rain outside.

Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini has disputed an agent's claim that reserve receiver Syndric Steptoe suffered a season-ending injury because of a bad practice decision.

Mangini, who reportedly cut short a Saturday practice because of inclement weather, said the injury Steptoe sustained wasn't a result of field conditions or the nature of the drills.

''Seventy-nine other guys were able to practice effectively," Mangini said Sunday. "And really the play that he was injured on didn't have anything to do with the elements."
ESPN.com news services

Originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of Lane College by the Redskins in 2008, Edward Williams was released and spent a short time with the Titans, but finished the season on the Ravens practice squad. He was released by the Ravens on July 22. Williams (6-4, 210 pounds) started 24 of 26 games at Lane and caught 110 passes for 1,608 yards with 13 touchdowns.

Williams was on the field practicing with the Browns during Tuesday night's session.

By Mary Kay Cabot

So for you players out there who may be on the bubble of making the final roster, keep your mouth shut and do what the coach asks.