1: I don't consider it news that Johnny Manziel will be a full participant in OTAs. Why wouldn't he be? What, would he be in a padded cell or something? C'mon, man!
2: I doubt that the Browns will only carry four recievers on the active roster. It does look like a two-tight end base offense, but Malcomb Johnson (see 5) saves a roster spot. Johnson, three tight ends, three running backs, and they don't necessarily need nine offensive linemen.
Duke Johnson might save another spot by returning kicks.
Offensive scheme is one thing, but the overriding factor is that they want the best players to play.
3: One of these is Taylor Gabriel. Why isn't it understood that he was a rookie last season, and hasn't even started to rock yet? Between him and Hawkins, they have to find ways to use little guys who make things happen after the catch--in this West Coast scheme! Plus, Gabriel can return punts.
4: I'm not that excited about what Trabor said about Travis Benjamin. They probably want to trade him if they can.
5: Malcomb Johnson is a big secret weapon as a reciever. He is accomplished at it, and may well force the coaches to use him a lot. In a West Coast, a reciever is a reciever. They'll probably keep him off the line so that he can't get jammed. Like the other Johnson, he's a monkey-wrench. Defenses hate monkey-wrenches.
The big bonus here is that it doesn't need to get fancy. He can lead-block--but the defense won't be able to key him.
6: After some more research, I've decided to tell Mike Pettine to use Crowell and Johnson, and combine the Johnsons a lot. Mike hasn't replied to me yet. I'll let you know.
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