Browns Rapid Reports for today

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	3 minutes ago - DE Robaire Smith (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game, which could result in more playing time for Brian Schaefering. However, the defense often uses two DLs and five LBs, so top pass rusher Marcus Benard might also play more. Browns RapidReports Tags: DE • DL
	Oct. 15, 2010 2:43 p.m. - Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan on if the Steelers will attack rookie QB Colt McCoy: “I think you'd coach to get that guy. I’ve seen Colt light up our defense (in practice), but I’d be lying if I said you don’t go after a young quarterback.” Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 2:41 p.m. - LB Scott Fujita said the only rivalry with which he's been associated that could compare to Cleveland-Pittsburgh would be New Orleans-Atlanta. "But that wasn't like this because it doesn't date back so far," he said. The Browns-Steelers rivalry dates to 1950. Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 2:36 p.m. - Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan on if the Steelers trading WR Santonio Holmes translates into greater focus on the run game: “They can run against anybody. That’s their team, their town, their identity. But you can’t go to sleep against their Pro Bowl quarterback (Ben Roethlisberger). Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 2:36 p.m. - C Alex Mack on matching up against Steelers NT Casey Hampton: "He's big and smart and he moves pretty well for his size. He does a good job against the run and on film it looks like he's getting more involved in the pass rush." Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 2:25 p.m. - Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan on sacking Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger eight times in 2009: “I’d like to duplicate that, but we were lucky to even tackle the guy eight times. He’s a hard guy to tackle.” Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 2:01 p.m. - LG Eric Steinbach on rookie QB Colt McCoy, who will make his NFL debut Sunday: "He's not afraid to take a leadership role and take control of the huddle. The older guys are going to have to step up and help lead the offense." Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 2:00 p.m. - Starting RB Peyton Hillis (quad) said he won't know if he'll be 100 percent until game time Sunday, but that he feels better than he did early in the week. "It was good to take a few days off and get back healthy," he said. Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 1:57 p.m. - Newly acquired RB Mike Bell said familiarizing himself with the different terminology has been the biggest adjustment he's had to make since arriving. He added he'd like to play Sunday, but that the determination will be made by the coaches. Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 1:53 p.m. - DE Kenyon Coleman on Steelers featured RB Rashard Mendenhall: "He can do it all. He keeps you honest. You have to maintain your technique and gap integrity against him." Coleman added that Mendenhall is a threat inside or out. Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 11:29 a.m. - The starting OL should be intact Sunday with C Alex Mack and RG Floyd Womack healthy. RT Tony Pashos continues to start over the sidelined John St. Clair, but Pashos is considered a possible starter anyway. Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 11:28 a.m. - Coach Eric Mangini on what to expect from QB Colt McCoy: “He’s accurate and efficient. He can throw downfield, but it won’t be a function of forcing the ball. You can’t force it against the (Pittsburgh) defense. You have to make good decisions and reads.” Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 11:28 a.m. - Coach Eric Mangini on rookie QB Colt McCoy gaining respect this week: “Guys are going to listen to you if they know you can lead them. Leadership is not based on age or experience.” McCoy will make his NFL debut Sunday in Pittsburgh. Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 11:25 a.m. - Coach Eric Mangini on why PK Phil Dawson hasn’t been offered a long-term contract: “You’d have to talk to (GM Tom Heckert) and (president Mike Holmgren), but I really like Phil,” Mangini said. Dawson can shatter the franchise record for FGs with one on Sunday. Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 11:24 a.m. - LT Joe Thomas must fend off the opponent’s premier pass rusher every week, and on Sunday he must try to stop hard-charging Steelers OLB James Harrison. “It won’t just be Harrison,” coach Eric Mangini said. “It’ll be a combination of rushers, and they’re all good.” Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 11:23 a.m. - Coach Eric Mangini said RB Peyton Hillis (quad) shouldn't be limited Sunday in Pittsburgh. He added in regard to RB Mike Bell that “my expectation is he’ll get up to speed pretty quickly.” If Bell isn't ready, James Davis will serve as backup. Browns RapidReports
	Oct. 15, 2010 11:05 a.m. - Several key contributors who hadn't practiced this week have returned, including C Alex Mack, RB Peyton Hillis and NT Shaun Rogers. QBs Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace remain out with sprained ankles, and both have been all but ruled out for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. Browns RapidReports

Gotta like Ryan saying McCoy has lit up the Browns defense at times in practice.. I'm not expecting greatness from him in his first game.... Just manage the game.

They are going to be coming, and coming hard for him.. The OL will have it's work cut out to protect him.. They have a big responsibility to step up this week. They will have a lot to do with if Colt manages this game or not. He moved pretty well in preseason and can run.. so I hope they have some planned rollouts for him that can create some plays for us..especially if Pitts gets caught blitzing or overpursues.. Colt.. I wish ya luck.

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Good to see that Colts leadership abilities are there even being a rookie. I really think thats what Holmgren loved about him. Can't wait for the game to see how he does but i think he'll do decent for a first start nothing amazing but not abysmal. Guess we will just have to see.