Browns veterans report to Berea today and Browns training camp officially starts tomorrow. Here’s some quick notes to get you in the mood.
Salary Cap: According to Over The Cap, the Browns are $17.6 million under the cap. I remind people of this, because despite the perception they have no cap room, they have cap room. They could create more room whenever they want, so salary is not a problem for this front office.
Quarterback Battle. Despite the false noise from everyone on social media and the stupidity of some members of the media, the Browns do not have the quarterbacks ranked in any order. It’s truly a competition. I’ve been told the team expects to be successful on the field in 2025 and will name the best starter to achieve that success. They don’t want to start a rookie, but if a rookie is their best option for success, so be it. They have not decided on a starter; Browns GM Andrew Berry has not told the coaches who will start and there is no depth chart. The situation will get clearer as training camp continues. As for the rookies, the coaching staff is very impressed with the progress both have made since OTA’s.
Running Back. The organization has told Quinshon Judkins to stay away from training camp to get his personal and legal situations in order. The team doesn’t want any distractions and are still gathering information about the incident. As for signing another running back, right now the team wants to see what they have. Jerome Ford will step in as the primary back for now. The only free agent I would be interested in would be Gus Edwards. He may be 30 years old, but he can still fine the end zone in short yardage situations. If the Browns feel the need to trade for a back, keep an eye on the Denver Broncos. They have five running backs in camp, Audric Estime, Blake Watson, Jaleel McLaughlin, R.J. Harvey and J.K. Dobbins. Harvey was drafted this year and Dobbins just recently signed. All are intriguing, but Watson would be the best option on this list.
Quick Hits. Right now, unless the team can sign a veteran tight end on the cheap, the Browns plan on giving Harold Fannin every opportunity to thrive in Kevin Stefanski’s offense. Despite the false rumors on social media, Mason Graham is not out of shape. He looks bigger but still weighs the same. The coaching staff is very pleased with his knowledge of the playbook and has absorbed everything thrown at him. He has been working with a pass-rush specialist and two had-fighting experts. Finally two URFA to watch in training camp, DE Adin Huntington and S Donovan McMillon. I’ve mentioned both in past writings.
Everyone enjoy the videos of players walking into the facilities and remember the media shows up tomorrow and so will the clown show. Stay safe and Go Browns.