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Daily Dawg Tags: The QB position is set, for now

By Steven Kubitza

Dec 24, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) throws a pass during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) throws a pass during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cody Kessler will open the offseason practices as the starting quarterback, giving the Cleveland Browns some structure at the position.

The Cleveland Browns will once again hold a patented quarterback competition in 2017, but there is at least an early favorite.

Cody Kessler will open the year as the number one guy, while the other three quarterbacks on the roster must fight to overtake the second-year man.

Being the top guy during OTAs isn’t a big accomplishment, but it does establish some structure at the quarterback position for the Browns. Unlike past years, when the first-team reps may have been divided evenly, Kessler will be treated as the starter right away.

This allows him to establish some rhythm with the rest of the offense, as opposed to having the rest of the offense work with several players, never establishing any rapport.

This does not mean Brock Osweiler, DeShone Kizer, or even Kevin Hogan are out of the competition for the starting spot, but it does mean they have to work that much harder to overtake Kessler.

We take a look at this and more in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.

Cleveland Browns news:

Cody Kessler earned right to open as the starter

"While the newest Cleveland Browns were practicing over the weekend, Hue Jackson made an announcement regarding the quarterback position."

Cleveland Browns: 3 takeaways from rookie minicamp

"The Cleveland Browns coaching staff had a chance to work with the team’s rookies over the weekend. Here are three takeaways from the Rookie Minicamp."

Joe Thomas on memory loss: ‘I’m just trying to be honest with myself’ (ESPN)

"Joe Thomas will closely monitor his memory loss to ensure what he’s feeling does not get worse while he plays for the Cleveland Browns, the Pro Bowl left tackle said late last week."

Howard Wilson injury opens door for Channing Stribling (NFL Spin Zone)

"The Cleveland Browns have had, at least on paper, a pretty solid offseason to this point."

NFL news:

Seahawks considering RG3, Kaepernick as backup quarterback (FanSided)

"Since becoming starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks as a rookie in 2012, Russell Wilson has started 80 regular season game and every playoff game the team has played."

Tom Brady targets playing until 45, for now (Pro Football Talk)

"At at time when the question of Tom Brady or Jimmy Garoppolo continues to loom for the Patriots in 2018, Brady has reiterated that he intends to play for half a decade beyond that."

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