Daily Dawg Tags: Training camp is in full swing

The Cleveland Browns have opened training camp and are now busy preparing for their first preseason game of the season.

The Cleveland Browns opened training camp last week and it has been a spirited time for the players and coaches over the past few days.

Camp continues this week with practices on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday as the Browns prepare for Friday night’s Orange and Brown Scrimmage at FirstEnergy Stadium.

That will all lead up to the opening game of the preseason on Aug. 10 against the New Orleans Saints, the first time fans and the coaching staff will get to see the rebuilt Browns in competition against another team.

We have plenty of training camp news throughout the week, but for now let’s get the day started with the latest edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.

Cleveland Browns news:

Don’t expect a quick decision on the quarterback

Hue Jackson has six weeks to decide on a starting quarterback, and Cleveland Browns fans should expect him to take most of that time to make a decision.

Jimmy Haslam: The hard way is the right way

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam continues to say he is a changed man and his actions reveal that might be the case.

Browns ranked No. 31 in power rankings

Cleveland Browns fans may be optimistic in 2017, but the team still has a long way to go before becoming contenders again.

Brock Osweiler a $16 million insurance policy

The Cleveland Browns may find that Brock Osweiler’s best role is that of an insurance policy against an early season disaster at quarterback.

Browns sign running back Brandon Wilds

The Cleveland Browns made a minor roster move by bringing in running back Brandon Wilds, who was released earlier in the week by the New York Jets.

6 moves the Browns should make right now

Cleveland Browns fans have reason to be optimistic heading into 2017, but here are six moves the team can make to really move the needle.

NFL news:

Seattle’s Malik McDowell injured in ATV accident (The Seattle Times)

"Seahawks rookie defensive lineman Malik McDowell, who was the team’s first pick in the 2017 NFL draft, was injured in an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) accident roughly two weeks ago and it’s unclear if or when he will be able to play this season."

Charlotte’s James Bradberry could be a breakout star (The Charlotte Observer)

"It was on the first day of practice when Panthers cornerback James Bradberry showed how different Year Two really could be for him."

Strange times for San Diego, Chargers fans (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

"This is about to get really weird. After 56 years as the San Diego Chargers and then five months as the Los Angeles Chargers of San Diego, our (former) team is about to become the L.A. Chargers of Orange County when they open training camp Sunday."

Ravens fans outraged over Colin Kaepernick talk need some perspective (The Baltimore Sun)

"The early days of Ravens training camp have delivered all manner of discouraging news and one large dose of controversy. The back injury that has sidelined Joe Flacco led to the revelation that the team has been in contact with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and continues to ponder bringing him into camp."