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Daily Dawg Tags: Time for some primetime preseason action

By Steven Kubitza

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants can't make a catch inbounds in front of the defense of Joe Haden #23 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants can't make a catch inbounds in front of the defense of Joe Haden #23 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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The Cleveland Browns are playing in a rare primetime game tonight in Week 2 of the preseason against the New York Giants.

The Cleveland Browns will be on televisions all over the country tonight as they take on the New York Giants on a preseason edition of Monday Night Football.

It may only be the preseason, but it is nice to see this Browns team on a national stage. Let’s just hope it goes better than the last time the team played on a Monday night.

This game against the Giants begins a stretch in which the Browns play three games in 11 days, so strap in for some passionate play from those looking to earn one of those final 53 roster spots.

There are competitions to keep track of all over the roster, but fans will remain focused on the one at quarterback. While Brock Osweiler seems set to be the Week 1 starter, DeShone Kizer could always seize that title if Osweiler really disappoints from now until the final preseason game next Thursday.

Cody Kessler also has a shot if the other two disappoint, although his chances are getting slimmer with each passing day.

Primetime football is fun even in August, and a game against the Giants will give this Browns team a chance to see how they stack up against a true contender. We take a look at that and more in today’s Daily Dawg Tags.

Cleveland Browns news:

Brock Osweiler: The QB fans don’t want but one that Browns may need

"The Cleveland Browns are discovering that while Brock Osweiler may not be a quarterback that many want, he is one that the team needs."

Previewing Monday night’s game in the DPD Podcast

"The Cleveland Browns are playing in primetime, which was the topic of Episode 17 of the Dawg Pound Daily Podcast."

DeShone Kizer agrees with Joe Thomas that he may not be ready yet (PFT)

"DeShone Kizer‘s a rookie, but he’s already learned that Joe Thomas knows a thing or two about football."

Browns’ most prominent concern is quarterback, but it’s not only one (ESPN)

"The quirks of the Cleveland Browns’ preseason schedule has led to 11 days between the first and second games followed by three games within 12 days."

NFL news:

Anquan Boldin announces retirement after 14 NFL seasons (FanSided)

"Less than two weeks after signing with the Buffalo Bills, Anquan Boldin has announced his retirement."

What we learned from Sunday’s preseason games (NFL.com)

"Sunday’s doubleheader was a day for rookie running backs."

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