There are several stories today about the Browns group of defensive backs. Here are some of them:
Veteran cornerback Terry Cousin is putting in extra work working with younger players and in the film room. Cousin, who has definitely is on the back end of his career, could really be what a young Browns secondary needs.
Mike McClain of the Tribune Chronicle writes that safety Sean Jones is growing into the roll as a leader.
Brandon McDonald may be short but he easily makes up for it.
There has also been some coverage of special teams players.
Following a disappointing season, punter Dave Zastudil is looking for a bounce-back season.
Ryan Pontbriand has overcome the stigma of being a drafted long snapper.
And don't forget, you can always find the Beacon Journal's Browns stories either here.
Oh, and…
Brady Quinn just can't catch a break. The guy wears tights during a practice and manic, sophomoric bloggers go to town on the guy. You'll never find that sort of childish behavior here. Luke and I (clearly) have the maturity of high school juniors.
There are still some rumors of the Browns acquiring a veteran cornerback. Charean Williams of the Fort Worth Star Telegram was ESPN's First Take today and mentioned the Browns could be interested in Lito Sheppard of the Philadelphia Eagles. However, it would likely cost the Browns a second-round pick, which Phil Savage probably doesn't want to give up.
Derek Anderson is in some kind of shape.
An important note on Brady Quinn's tights…first off on Sunday he was wearing old fashioned socks. Not the sweet, short cropped kind with a gentle Nike swoosh peaking above his cleats, I'm talking 1970's crew socks. The only thing missing on top was alternating yellow and royal blue rings around.
And, those were the same kind of tights that LeBron James started wearing a few seasons ago before the NBA cracked down on them. Were they odd looking then? Yes, but LeBron is much larger than BQ.