New & Improved Camp Report

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Aug. 16, 2011 1:05 p.m. - by Marty Gitlin - QB McCoy emphasizes spacing in West Coast
QB Colt McCoy on a West Coast offense that is beginning to show signs of life: "This offense has a lot to do with spacing. When we're lined up and our spacing is good, it's my job to find the open guy." Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 12:48 p.m. - by Marty Gitlin - Browns still going with Cribbs at punt return
Coach Pat Shurmur said Jordan Norwood's impressive punt returns on Saturday should be not be construed as a possible end to Josh Cribbs' role in that area. It has been speculated that taking Cribbs off PR duties could keep him fresher as a receiver. Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 12:42 p.m. - by Marty Gitlin - Rodgers told McCoy to take ownership of offense
QB layer class=player title=McCoy,Colt idref="584648">Colt McCoylayer> on his conversation Saturday with Packers counterpart layer class=player title=Rodgers,Aaron idref="419780">Aaron Rodgerslayer>: "He runs the West Coast, but he's made it his own. He encouraged me (to do the same)." McCoy embraced the new offense that night with 9-of-10 passing for 135 yards and two TDs. Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 12:29 p.m. - by Marty Gitlin - Rookie Smith may make roster based on his speed
Rookie scatback Armond Smith provides speed and quickness to the hole other Browns backs don't have. "Really fast guys have a chance and he's fast," said coach Pat Shurmur, who marveled that Smith holds his speed throughout practice. He could stick at least on special teams. Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 12:25 p.m. - by Marty Gitlin - CB Dockery a standout in practice
Rookie free agent CB James Dockery has made several standout plays in practice and coach Pat Shurmur has noticed. "He's a player who has flashed, which you need to have happen at corner," Shurmur said. "He's had a very good start." Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 12:22 p.m. - by Marty Gitlin - Browns hope to get players back before Lions game
Coach Pat Shurmur said some practice non-participants have not been ruled out of Friday's preseason game against Detroit. They are: Chris Gocong (neck), TE Benjamin Watson (hamstring), DL Brian Schaefering (leg) and LB Scott Fujita (thigh). Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 10:38 a.m. - by Marty Gitlin - Backups get a chance through injury
The absence of OLBs Chris Gocong and Scott Fujita have placed Brian Smith and Titus Brown in the spotlight. The latter has been particularly impressive. The Browns are desperate to find talent and depth at that position. Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 10:29 a.m. - by Marty Gitlin - Young's hamstring injury lingers
The hamstring injury to starting S Usama Young is lingering. If it sidelines him much longer, Mike Adams will be forced into the starting secondary and the Browns will lose his versatility. Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 10:06 a.m. - by Marty Gitlin - West Coast offense suits Cribbs
Optimism that Josh Cribbs will blossom as a WR must be tempered by memories of dashed hopes in the past. But the West Coast offense does appear to better fit his skill set and he's getting open more consistently in this camp. Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 9:27 a.m. - by Marty Gitlin - Massaquoi leads list of absentees
LBs Scott Fujita (thigh) and Chris Gocong (neck), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), DE Brian Schaefering (leg) and TE Benjamin Watson (hamstring) remain out. Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 9:13 a.m. - by Marty Gitlin - Ward returns after missing one practice
Safety T.J. Ward wasn't expected back so soon after missing Monday's practice with a tooth issue, but he has indeed returned. Browns RapidReports

Aug. 16, 2011 9:11 a.m. - by Marty Gitlin - Tressel shows at Browns camp
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is a visitor at practice. Browns RapidReports