Daily Dawg Tags: Cleveland Browns could have a leader in Tyrod Taylor

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 17: Tyrod Taylor
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 17: Tyrod Taylor /
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The Daily Dawg Tags bring you all the news you need to know to keep up with your Cleveland Browns, like a look at Tyrod Taylor’s start as the new leader

The Cleveland Browns got their offseason program underway this week and Tuesday was our first chance to hear some of the guys speak at their press conference. One player who turned heads with his leadership and focus was new quarterback Tyrod Taylor.

Taylor came in early and did what he could to be a presence for the franchise. He wanted to meet the guys he hadn’t been able to yet and show them who he is.

The excitement for this season feels real as Cleveland added not only Taylor, but receiver Jarvis Landry and running back Carlos Hyde to their offense. They also added some help to the defense, but the key for the season keeps coming back to Taylor.

If he can play at a high level, they can win. If not, it will be another long season for the Browns.

That story and more is the focus of today’s Daily Dawg Tags.

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Browns QB Tyrod Taylor already turning heads with leadership, work ethic — Patrick Maks, ClevelandBrowns.com

"“I made it a point to shake as many hands as possible and introduce myself to guys I don’t know,” Taylor said Tuesday. “I think that’s where chemistry starts in the locker room.”"

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"“Those bang-bang plays, it’s tough,” Hyde said Tuesday. “Start fining the quarterbacks. They’re the ones who are throwing the ball right there. It’s tough for us [defensive players] to be able to adjust last second to get our head to one side, the other side — up, down. We’re trying to make a play like the receiver is. It’s the sport of football.”"

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