Browns Training Camp: Yawn
If you think that watching a football practice is probably one of the most boring things you can do for a couple of hours, you are so right. I went to Browns training camp in Berea, OH, this afternoon along with a couple of fellow Browns fanatics. We came fired up to see the beloved Brownies getting ready for the upcoming season, and we left bored.
The practice consisted of team stretching, positional drills, some brief 11-on-11 work, punting drills, and some more positional drills. This work might be invaluable to the team, but it's boring as hell for a fan. The guys were in shorts and shells so there wasn't much contact, but even when they do put the full pads on there is no tackling, so there goes one of our favorite parts of football.
I did manage to learn a few things out there. NFL defensive linemen and linebackers are enormous and terrifying individuals. Newly acquired DL Shaun Rogers stands out physically, even next to the rest of the behemoths out there. Pass rushing OLB Kamerion Wimbely is a beast. I predict 85 sacks for him this season. He's got the longest arms I've ever seen. The Browns offense is unstoppable when there is no defense on the field. We also noted that being an NFL kicker is the best job in the world. The kickers stretch, stand around, and kick a few balls here and there. The only field goal I saw Phil Dawson miss was a 72 yard attempt into the wind (okay, I made that up). My compadre Mr. Lindeez noted that back-up running back Jason Wright looked a step slow.
If you really need a football fix, I suggest watching ESPN Classic. Trust me, training camp is not the way to get it. I did come away with a few pictures from camp. Please, let this be the closest you ever come to an NFL training camp.
Big, big, big Shaun Rogers
To the right, one of the best talkers in the NFL, Shaun Smith.
Big Eff'in Dudes.
Brady, I defend your manhood on a daily basis, and you repay me by wearing tights?
A back view of my favorite draft choice ever. Pro-bowl left tackle Joe Thomas.
The man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Phil Dawson
To the right, one of the best talkers in the NFL, Shaun Smith.
Big Eff'in Dudes.
Brady, I defend your manhood on a daily basis, and you repay me by wearing tights?
A back view of my favorite draft choice ever. Pro-bowl left tackle Joe Thomas.
The man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Phil Dawson
4 comments:
nice pics, ES!
quinn in tights. why? the man is a magnet for constant taunting, and he seems to go out of his way to determine how to bring more ridicule onto himself.
and, yes, training camp is pretty boring. i went out to jets camp in hofstra a few years back. not that cool. i could've told you, but didn't want to bust your bubble
Thanks, CS, a major assist on the photos goes to mom of ES who got me an awesome digital camera for my birthday.
My theory on Quinn is that he's such a badass that he purposely sets himself up for taunting so he can feel better about himself when he delivers a TD fueled beatdown.
Perhaps you were just at the wrong camp ES -
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Zack, who do you trust, me or Mr. Niagra Falls Reporter? Go to all the football practices you want. Have a blast.
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