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BEREA Brett Favre Jersey , Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield had some typical rookie ups and downs. Tyrod Taylor was his steady self.
Mayfield threw his first interception in training camp while Taylor had a pair of touchdown passes to Jarvis Landry, who made a spectacular, one-handed grab on the second one, as the Browns held their annual intra-squad scrimmage Friday in front of Cleveland fans desperate to see if a team that went 0-16 last season has improved.
There was some good, some bad, coach Hue Jackson said of his teams overall performance.
Same could be said of his quarterbacks.
The No. 1 overall pick in this years draft, Mayfield has been impressive so far during his first NFL camp. Although hes expected to spend the season as Taylors backup, Mayfield has shown why the Browns believe he can lead them in the future.
The Heisman Trophy winner from Oklahoma took the field first and immediately led Clevelands second-team offense on a TD drive. He completed a 30-yard pass to C.J. Board and a 29-yarder to Devon Cajuste to set up rookie Nick Chubbs 1-yard score.
But later, while going against the Browns defensive starters, Mayfield botched a handoff and was picked off by linebacker Jamie Collins, who hauled in a ball tipped at the line by defensive tackle Jamie Meder.
Mayfield also struggled toward the end of the hour-long scrimmage during a simulated goal-line situation, taking two sacks while waiting for receivers to get open.
Despite a clumsy finish, Jackson was encouraged by Mayfields outing.
I am not going to say that he tapered off, Jackson said. What our defense does down there is tough. We are not game-planning our defense right now. He did get off to a hot start and led the team down there to score Marcus Sherels Jersey , but that is what we expect. He threw some good balls. The guy is throwing the ball extremely well, and I think that you guys see the accuracy. He had a good day.
So did Taylor, who connected with Landry on a 26-yard TD before hooking up with the playmaker on the days best play a 36-yarder that drew a huge roar from fans battling bright sunshine on one of the warmest days of camp.
During a two-minute drill, Taylor fired the ball at Landry, who reached back and snared the ball with his left hand. He celebrated by launching the ball into the stands.
It was kind of my fault, honestly, Landry said. I started bending (his route) in too early and the linebacker kind of got in the way and Ty kind of had to throw around him a little bit and that made me have to reach back and catch the ball. But Ty trusts me in those situations to make those kind of plays and I cant let him down.
Its the type of play Landry made routinely in Miami while making 400 catches and three Pro Bowls over the past four seasons.
Jackson isnt surprised by anything Landry does on the field.
He does it every day. He works at it, Jackson said. The guy will stay after and go to the JUGGS machine and catch anywhere from 200-300 balls. That is just how important it is to him. As you see, if the ball is anywhere around him, there is a good chance that he is going to come up with it.
NOTES: The Browns will be without starting DL Trevon Coley for several weeks because of a severely sprained ankle. Coley, who started 15 games last season, got hurt on Thursday. Jackson described Coleys injury as one of those super-duper sprains. DL Caleb Brantley limped off with a thigh injury. DB Damarious Randall got up slowly following a collision but was cleared and returned to the field. TE David Njoku, who has had some problems with drops, hauled in a 34-yard pass from Taylor.
If anyone really looks forward to exhibition football games DeMario Davis Jersey , this is the week to pay attention. One good place to start is in Oakland.
Not because Aaron Rodgers will see plenty of action for Green Bay; he wont, might not play at all. And the Raiders best player, Khalil Mack, still is holding out. Such is the approach for players and coaches in the preseason.
But Rodgers gets to hang out if not warm up with an old friend and his former favorite target.
The departure of receiver Jordy Nelson has left Rodgers in need of a new partner to take part in one of his pregame routines. In the end zone before a game, there would be Rodgers and Nelson playing catch and spinning footballs on their fingertips. That wont happen Friday night now that Nelson is a Raider, though they remain good friends.
He said he has his own pregame routine now so we cant play catch before the game, so Im a little disappointed by that, Rodgers quipped. Hes changed. Hes a new guy.
The competition between Brett Hundley and offseason acquisition DeShone Kizer to back up Rodgers will be a focal point for the Packers. Plus, depth is starting to become an issue at running back because injuries have slowed Jamaal Williams, Aaron Jones and Devante Mays. Jones could play Friday as he comes back from a hamstring injury, though the Packers will be without him for the first two weeks of the season because of an NFL suspension. Ty Montgomery is the only healthy holdover from last year.
On the other side, Raiders coach Jon Gruden calls his running backs the strength of his team even if the top guys havent gotten to show much in the preseason. Marshawn Lynch had a 60-yard TD run called back by penalty on his only touch, and No. 2 back Doug Martin has one carry for 3 yards.
Both could get a longer look when Gruden plans to play his starters into the second quarter.
Were not going to play them a whole lot, but they will get some time Patrick DiMarco Jersey , he said. Hopefully they have some success.
Undrafted rookie Chris Warren III has made the most of the time Lynch and Martin have spent on the sideline. Warren leads the NFL with 196 yards rushing this preseason.
MVPS IN ACTION
The third preseason game is usually when Bill Belichick uses his starters most. Last year, Tom Brady played about two quarters, then sat out the exhibition finale. Look for Brady, the 2017 league MVP, to be on the field at Carolina for perhaps the first half.
Rob Gronkowski could see his first action of the year. The Patriots are also looking for help on the offensive line after losing tackle Isaiah Wynn, the No. 23 overall pick, in the last game. With Kenny Britt cut this week, the team will also be seeking depth at receiver, especially for the four weeks Julian Edelman serves his performance-enhancers suspension.
2015 MVP Cam Newton and the Panthers first-team offense will see their most extensive action of the preseason, playing into the third quarter. Newton has dramatically improved his accuracy this preseason under new offensive coordinator Norv Turner, completing 71.4 percent as compared to a career completion percentage of 58.5 percent.
Protecting Newton could be an issue as the Panthers will be without three starting offensive linemen due to injuries.
O-LINE PROBLEMS
Minnesotas task of improvement on offense begins with the line, where right tackle Rashod Hill and right guard Mike Remmers are expected to suit up against Seattle after sitting out the previous game with ankle injuries. Center Pat Elflein has been on the PUP list for the entire training camp, still rehabilitating from offseason ankle and shoulder surgeries. Left guard Nick Easton is out for the year with a neck injury.
Were not the only ones in the league to be having these issues, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said. We just have a few more than we should have at this point in time. Its life.
Seattles recommitment to being a run-first team will get a stiff test. The Seahawks believe theyve strayed from their successful formula as NFC champions in the 2013 and 2014 seasons Ahkello Witherspoon Jersey , and re-establishing the run to control the game has been an offseason focus. While first-round pick Rashaad Penny wont play (finger), second-year running back Chris Carson is likely to see his most extensive playing time of the preseason.
The Seahawks will also get long looks at second-year safeties Delano Hill and Tedric Thompson.
ALL DAY GETS A SHOT
Adrian Peterson will make his preseason debut four days after signing with the Redskins.
Coach Jay Gruden said Petersons workload vs. the Broncos may depend on how much playing time the starting offensive line gets. Peterson will split carries with incumbent Rob Kelley, who emerged as the front-runner to start after rookie Derrius Guice tore the ACL in his left knee.
Left tackle Trent Williams is still questionable as he comes off major knee surgery.
Denvers defense played much better last week against Chicago than in the opener against the Vikings. Coach Vance Joseph said he wants his defensive identity to be stopping the run so the Broncos can turn loose the likes of Von Miller, rookie Bradley Chubb, Shaq Barrett and Shane Ray on the quarterback.
Stopping the run and putting the offense in a one-dimensional phase, making them be a passing team so we can rush the passer. And, playing with a lead. Thats important also for our defense. We do have great pass rushers, but if you dont have a lead, you wont ever see them come out, Joseph said.
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