Mandatory training camp started today in Berea and everyone is all smiles. More on that later. First let’s start with some bad news, but not unexpected. DT Sheldon Richardson made the split from the Browns official and has signed with the Vikings. The Browns kept in touch with Richardson and his agent since he was cut, but with all the defensive line players already signed by the Browns, his return was always doubtful. On to the good news. It sounds like the Browns had full participation at camp today. WR Odell Beckham, DE Takk McKinley and DE Jadeveon Clowney were all on the field. Beckham was not wearing a knee brace, let me repeat that, Beckham was not wearing a knee brace and participating in practice. More good news, CB Greedy Williams and S Grant Delpit were also participating. Did I mention the Browns have full player participation. They may only be in shorts and helmets, but I’m loving the pictures and videos being shown on twitter.
Prior to practice today RB Nick Chubb, CB Denzel Ward and C J.C. Tretter all spoke to the media. The best news to come out of the interviews was the Browns are in contact with both Chubb’s and Ward’s agents about contract extensions and both said they want to stay with the Browns. I have a feeling both will be signed to extensions, probably Chubb first after the Browns extend QB Baker Mayfield. Unfortunately the odd man out might be RG Wyatt Teller. Someone is going to make him the highest paid guard in 2022 and it’s not going to be the Browns. As I write this, Mayfield is throwing passes to OBJ. I did not expect that today. Beckham’s recovery is amazing. Potential come back player of the year. The only players working out on the side were WR Anthony Schwartz, S/LB Tony Fields, OL Chris Hubbard and DL Malik McDowell.
This roster is the most talented Browns roster I’ve ever seen. For once, when cut down day comes, the Browns will have to cut good players. Browns fans used to look forward to cut down day, hoping the Browns would add players to improve the roster. Now the team will have to cut players because the ones they keep are more talented. This seems like a “Twilight Zone” episode. For those to young to know what I’m talking about, google it. Right now as I write this, the Browns are going through a light 11 on 11 drill. I did not expect that today.
So lets review. The Browns have contacted Chubb’s and Ward’s agents about contract extensions, full participation at mini camp, Delpit and Williams are practicing, Clowney and McKinley are practicing and OBJ doesn’t look like he’s missed a beat. Damn. Enjoy the videos on twitter and Go Browns.