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Every player on the team showed up for the first day of OTA's except for Braylon Edwards. Braylon missed day 1 because of a charity commitment, (the charity he just plunged 1 million dollars into), but vowed he'd be there for day 2. Everyone wants to know if any of the QB's looked better than the others, and one did, but I'll save that for later.
Charlie Frye was impressed by J. Lewis and had this to say....
“The biggest difference for us with Jamal is how fast he hits the hole,” Frye said. “He gets that ball, and he’s full truckin’ going through. That’s good because the types of plays we’re gonna be running are hard, straight-ahead runs.”
Of the big 3 draft choices only Eric Wright lined up with the first team. Romeo is big on making rookies earn their spot, so take this as a sign that Wright will probably be starting week 1.
Frye seems to be taking the drafting of Brady Quinn like a man.
Charlie Frye respectfully slapped down a question about regaining the starting quarterback job.
“I never knew I lost it.”
Later he stated... “When I visualize this year,” he said, “I don’t see myself having a so-so year. This is Year 3 for me. The bar’s been raised.” "Experience is the major thing," he said. "I'm going to make better decisions this year and just be more in control of things. (I'm working on) not getting flustered, having a command."
General Manager Phil Savage has told Frye to look at himself as Cleveland’s Drew Brees, who kept first-rounder Phillip Rivers on the bench for two years in San Diego.
“(Brees) was able to go out there and perform,” Frye said. “That’s what I’m looking to do, just go out and really master this system.”
The race to see who that best player is has officially begun. And Frye thinks he's given himself an advantage by spending the last couple months throwing himself into the new playbook put together by new offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski.
Crennel said all the Browns' quarterbacks will be given "equal opportunity" to take reps and learn the system, and that "they all understand that every snap, every throw is going to be scrutinized.
That, Frye said, "is going to push me even more."
All four quarterbacks stayed on the practice field for 30-45 minutes after Tuesday's practice, throwing and working with quarterbacks coach Rip Scherer.
"I kind of figured they were going to bring (another quarterback) in, either a rookie or a veteran guy,"Frye said. "But my whole offseason I've challenged myself and been preparing hard to put myself in the best situation to have success."
On Brady, Frye said... “Brady’s my teammate. I’m gonna help him out. It’s not uncomfortable. I know what I have to do.
“Chud said it might be the best thing to happen to me, just because competition will push you. ... (Crennel) is a very fair coach. I think the best player will play.”
And now the QB that looked best on day 1....
Derek Anderson He showed better poise in the pocket and had more zip on his passes and was better with the deep ball. Don't be surprised if he's starter week one. He's a better fit for Chud's system because he makes quick reads and has a home-run arm. He's a statue in the pocket, but with this O-line, it may not make a difference.
Charlie Frye was impressed by J. Lewis and had this to say....
“The biggest difference for us with Jamal is how fast he hits the hole,” Frye said. “He gets that ball, and he’s full truckin’ going through. That’s good because the types of plays we’re gonna be running are hard, straight-ahead runs.”
Of the big 3 draft choices only Eric Wright lined up with the first team. Romeo is big on making rookies earn their spot, so take this as a sign that Wright will probably be starting week 1.
Frye seems to be taking the drafting of Brady Quinn like a man.
Charlie Frye respectfully slapped down a question about regaining the starting quarterback job.
“I never knew I lost it.”
Later he stated... “When I visualize this year,” he said, “I don’t see myself having a so-so year. This is Year 3 for me. The bar’s been raised.” "Experience is the major thing," he said. "I'm going to make better decisions this year and just be more in control of things. (I'm working on) not getting flustered, having a command."
General Manager Phil Savage has told Frye to look at himself as Cleveland’s Drew Brees, who kept first-rounder Phillip Rivers on the bench for two years in San Diego.
“(Brees) was able to go out there and perform,” Frye said. “That’s what I’m looking to do, just go out and really master this system.”
The race to see who that best player is has officially begun. And Frye thinks he's given himself an advantage by spending the last couple months throwing himself into the new playbook put together by new offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski.
Crennel said all the Browns' quarterbacks will be given "equal opportunity" to take reps and learn the system, and that "they all understand that every snap, every throw is going to be scrutinized.
That, Frye said, "is going to push me even more."
All four quarterbacks stayed on the practice field for 30-45 minutes after Tuesday's practice, throwing and working with quarterbacks coach Rip Scherer.
"I kind of figured they were going to bring (another quarterback) in, either a rookie or a veteran guy,"Frye said. "But my whole offseason I've challenged myself and been preparing hard to put myself in the best situation to have success."
On Brady, Frye said... “Brady’s my teammate. I’m gonna help him out. It’s not uncomfortable. I know what I have to do.
“Chud said it might be the best thing to happen to me, just because competition will push you. ... (Crennel) is a very fair coach. I think the best player will play.”
And now the QB that looked best on day 1....
Derek Anderson He showed better poise in the pocket and had more zip on his passes and was better with the deep ball. Don't be surprised if he's starter week one. He's a better fit for Chud's system because he makes quick reads and has a home-run arm. He's a statue in the pocket, but with this O-line, it may not make a difference.
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