CLEVELAND —  Browns President Mike Holmgren elaborated today on ESPN’s Mike and Mike, with the show airing live from Progressive Field,  about the organization’s decision to make rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden compete with Colt McCoy and Seneca Wallace for the starting quarterback job.  ”It’s going to be interesting to say the least,” he said. “They’re all at the facility right now (Weeden won’t be in town until Thursday and rookie camp starts Friday) in the offseason program working like crazy, they’re all good guys and they understand the competitive situation they’re in

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It’s been more than a week since the 2012 NFL Draft and the Cleveland Browns first round picks, running back Trent Richardson and quarterback Brandon Weeden, have stolen the headlines, but another offensive rookie could play into the team’s success this season, wide receiver Travis Benjamin. Last season, the Browns receiving crew led the league in dropped passes and the Browns top receiver Greg Little had just 61 receptions for 709 yards

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One way to knock Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden off his game is to collapse the pocket, said two college defensive coordinators who beat the former Oklahoma State star, according to The Plain Dealer. “He got quick feet.

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Hey, Mary Kay: I have a question whose answer might surprise a few Cleveland fans. How old was Browns Hall of Famer Otto Graham when he started his first NFL game? — Tony Mosaic, Columbus Hey, Tony: Otto Graham was 29 during his first NFL season in 1950, but had already started for the Browns for four seasons in the All-America Football Conference, winning the league championship all four years and sharing the MVP title twice.

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Cleveland, Ohio – Welcome to today’s edition of Starting Blocks TV.

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On the field, the Cleveland Browns’ nice guy reputation may have taken a hit when they drafted offensive lineman Ryan Miller. The  6-foot-7, 321-pound Miller is a load to handle physically, writes Ohio.com reporter Stephanie Storm

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Major players acquisitions—the draft and free agency—are complete with the competitive core of all 32 teams’ rosters in place. After breaking down NFC rosters by division on Tuesday, Sporting News examines the competitive balance in the AFC. AFC East Moving up: New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills

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The most criticised pick in the Browns’ 2012 draft, John Hughes of Cincinnati, will rotate with starting tackles Phil Taylor and Ahtyba Rubin, writes Nate Ulrich of Ohio.com.

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In the 2012 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns attempted to improve the team by addressing the needs they felt were most important. They drafted RB Trent Richardson and QB Brandon Weeden in the first round and both are expected to make a major impact during the 2012 season.

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Cleveland, Ohio – The NFL announced today that Browns linebacker Scott Fujita has been suspended for the first three games of the 2012 season for his role in the New Orleans’ Saints bounty system. Fujita played for the Saints from 2006 through 2009 before signing with the Browns. From Mary Kay Cabot’s story on the suspension: Fujita can appeal the ruling within three days.

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Mitchell Schwartz, drafted into the second round, had to be tricked to play football by his brother Geoff when they were in high school. Nate Ulrich of Ohio.com writes how Geoff’s convincing eventually led to both bothers playing in the NFL

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Cincinnati Bengals draft picks Round (Overall) Player, Position, School 1 (17) Dre Kirkpatrick , CB, Alabama 1 (27) Kevin Zeitler , G, Wisconsin 2 (53) Devon Still , DT, Penn State 3 (83) Mohamed Sanu , WR, Rutgers 3 (93) Brandon Thompson , DT, Clemson 4 (116) Orson Charles , TE, Georgia 5 (156) Shaun Prater , CB, Iowa 5 (166) Marvin Jones , WR, California 5 (167) George Iloka , FS, Boise State 6 (191) Dan Herron , RB, Ohio State Pittsburgh Steelers draft picks 1 (24) David DeCastro , G, Stanford 2 (56) Mike Adams , OT, Ohio State 3 (86) Sean Spence , LB, Miami 4 (109) Alameda Ta’amu , NT, Washington 5 (159) Chris Rainey , RB, Florida 7 (231) Tony Clemons , WR, Colorado 7 (240)-x David Paulson , TE, Oregon 7 (246)-x Terrence Frederick , CB, Texas A&M 7 (248)-x Kelvin Beachum , G, SMU x-Compensatory picks Baltimore Ravens draft picks 2 (35) Courtney Upshaw , OLB, Alabama 2 (60) Kelechi Osemele , G-T, Iowa State 3 (84) Bernard Pierce , RB, Temple 4 (98) Gino Gradkowski , C-G, Delaware 4 (130)-x Christian Thompson , FS, S.C.

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Veteran quarterback Seneca Wallace wasn’t a fan of mentoring Cleveland Browns starter Colt McCoy last season, but he’s singing a different tune about Brandon Weeden. Draft Grades & Team Holes This week, NFL.com analysts Bucky Brooks and Chad Reuter are grading the draft classes for each team from the 2012 NFL Draft, and analyst Elliot Harrison will be addressing what holes remain for each team. Tuesday, May 1 • NFC East: 2012 Draft Grades | Remaining Holes • AFC East: 2012 Draft Grades | Remaining Holes Wednesday, May 2 • NFC North • AFC North Thursday, May 3 • NFC South • AFC South Friday, May 4 • NFC West • AFC West “I know my job going into my 10th season of being in this offense is to prepare Brandon Weeden to get him right and make sure he’s ready to go for Day 1,” Wallace told WKRK-FM, according to The Plain Dealer

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns quarterback Seneca Wallace told WKRK FM/92.3 today that it’s a misconception that he’s not willing to mentor young teammates, and that he’d be more than happy to help rookie Brandon Weeden get ready to start the season. “I know my job going into my 10th season of being in this offense is to prepare Brandon Weeden to get him right and make sure he’s ready to go for day one,” he said. “This is a different beast

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