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Jason Lloyd likes five things and doesn’t like five things about the Cleveland Browns – The Athletic

With the first kickoff that matters still three weeks away, here are five things I like about the Browns and five things that worry me…1
This is the most talented bunch of Browns running backs I’ve ever seen, dating back to the Earnest Byner/Kevin Mack era of the 1980s.
Of course, Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt are excellent, but DErnest Johnson is a key third back, and rookie sixth-round pick Demetric Felton is developing into a versatile weapon.
The focus will be on Chubb and Hunt, but this is perhaps the strongest group of running backs in the NFL.
Because of Feltons versatility as a fourth back/seventh receiver/return specialist, the Browns should be able to carry all four on the last 53.2
The offensive line is 1A if running back is the deepest position.
The Browns have at least a dozen offensive lineman capable of making an NFL roster.
The Browns will most likely carry nine players, according to my partner Zac Jackson: the five starters, Chris Hubbard, Michael Dunn, James Hudson III, and Nick Harris.
Dunn isn’t a lock at this stage, but following his great end last season, he appears to be one of the favorites.
He’s had a sore back all week, but it’s nothing serious.

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In the Panthers’ preseason loss to the Ravens, Will Grier takes a step forward while Joey Slye takes a step back.

After Panthers coach Matt Rhule pulled Darnold after one disappointing series, Grier came on and played his finest football since his last year at West Virginia in 2018.
After P.J. Fleck’s injury, the Charlotte native completed 11 of 14 passes for 144 yards and a 109.5 passer rating, making the backup quarterback duel much more exciting.
Walker’s excellent outing against the Indianapolis Colts last week. None of the three quarterbacks were able to find the end zone against the Ravens, who won their 19th consecutive preseason game, tying them with the Vince Lombardi-coached Packers for the NFL record.
As the Panthers remained conservative on offense, Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale went all out with his blitz package, resulting in two sacks on Grier and the only negatives on his night. “They do a lot of different stuff, perhaps more exotic than Ive ever seen in the preseason,” Martindale said.
They don’t really give you the test answers.
They’ll attack from afar.
“That doesn’t appear to be particularly sound,” Grier explained. “It’s just the way they play.”
It is our responsibility to pick it up.
If they beat us, we’ll have to throw a lot of punches.
I believe we did a good job with some of the plays.
Then there are some plays that we need to improve on.

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Larry Fitzgerald of the Cardinals says he doesn’t have the ‘desire to play right now.’

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 29: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals stands on the sideline during a preseason National Football League game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

During an appearance on Sirius XM’s “Lets Go” with Jim Gray, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was asked about his future in the NFL, and he stated that he has no interest in playing this season.
GO TO FOXNEWS.COM FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE “To be honest with you, I simply don’t have the want to play right now,” Fitzgerald told NFL Network.
“I’m not sure how I’ll feel in September, October, or November, but right now, I just don’t feel like it.”
And I believe I must show respect for that.
“Football isn’t one of those games where you want to go out there and play without being totally engaged and ready to prepare and do the things that you need to do.” Fitzgerald hasn’t said whether he’ll return this season over the offseason.
Before to training camp, Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury reportedly told Fitzgerald that the ball was in his court.
Meanwhile, Arizona bolstered its defense by bringing in veteran A.J. Hawk.
Green and the 2021 NFL Draft selection of Vanderbilt’s Rondale Moore
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fitzgerald is the franchise’s all-time leader in catches (1,432), receiving yards (17,492), and receiving touchdowns (121) after spending his entire 17-year career with Arizona.
Fitzgerald has 54 receptions for 409 yards and one touchdown last season.

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Deshaun Watson trade rumors: The Texans’ quarterback still wants to be traded, but no teams are interested.

Deshaun Watson is expected to report to the Houston Texans’ training camp, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be happy there.
In fact, the Texans’ quarterback, who is 25 years old, still wants to be dealt.
He’s simply up against a minor stumbling block: according to ESPN’s Ed Werder, no team has requested Watson to waive his no-trade clause in order to facilitate a trade, signaling a lack of trade interest.
Deshaun Watson, the #Texans’ quarterback, is still seeking a trade.
He has a no-trade clause in his contract, so if something like this happens, he and his agent will be directly engaged.
So far, no team has requested him to waive the clause in order to facilitate a possible deal.
Watson’s problems are unrelated to his on-field performance. — Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) July 25, 2021
Despite being surrounded by a mediocre supporting cast in Houston, he completed 70.2 percent of his throws for 4,823 yards, 33 passing touchdowns, and only seven interceptions last season.
MORE: Aaron Rodgers completes offseason training ahead of Packers camp Watson, on the other hand, is dealing with huge off-the-field issues.
Watson is facing 23 civil lawsuits alleging inappropriate behavior and sexual assault.
As a result, no team should seriously consider dealing for Watson until his off-field issues are rectified.
Watson does not appear to be on the verge of being dealt, so why is he reporting to training camp if he does not want to play in Houston?
According to Werder, it’s all about the money and avoiding a daily fine of $50,000.
Watson will report to the #Texans today to avoid getting fined $50K each day during their training camp, according to a source, who also suggested that by going to Texans camp, Watson is telling teams that he believes the NFL “had no justification at this juncture to place him on (the) Commissioner Exempt List.”
Watson’s trade request is still in effect, according to a source, and nothing has changed.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) July 25, 2021 By reporting to the #Texans, quarterback Deshaun Watson protects his $10 million salary, avoids fines of $50,000 per day, and sends a message to possible trade suitors that he is ready to play football, is available, and that the #NFL has no reason to place him on the Commissioner Exempt List at this time.
Watson and the Texans will continue to be in the spotlight this summer, as he’s one of the biggest question marks at QB. — Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) July 25, 2021
Until his status is settled, he and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will continue to be linked to trade rumors.
But, due to Watson’s legal issues, it does not appear like this will happen anytime soon.

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Bruce Arians’ go-to shot play is ’80/81 Go,’ which he teaches every Tuesday.

Coach Bruce Arians of the Buccaneers has made it clear that he wants to take his team to new heights on the field.
He isn’t interested in putting together 20-play drives.
He’s looking for bits of action.
Calling “80/81 Go” is one of his favorite ways of doing so.
Former quarterback Drew Stanton, who played for two NFL organizations under Arians, remarked on The Athletics the Football Show podcast with Robert Mays, “It was 88 Go or 88 Bench where the quarterback doesn’t have to worry about protection, doesn’t have to do anything.”
“It’s a full-fledged defense.”
We’re going to take a shot downfield.” The figures at the start of the play call indicate the level of protection, which could alter.
The play’s concept is straightforward.
Seven blockers surround the quarterback, as the ball is thrown deep down to one of three verticals.
Every season that Arians has coached, it’s one of the first plays he’s implemented.