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Cleveland Browns crisp offense and other takeaways from their shortened practice Thursday

By Clay Goodwin

WESTFIELD, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Baker Mayfield #6 and the Cleveland Browns huddle up during the joint practice between the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts at Grand Park on August 14, 2019 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
WESTFIELD, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Baker Mayfield #6 and the Cleveland Browns huddle up during the joint practice between the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts at Grand Park on August 14, 2019 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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BEREA, OHIO – AUGUST 18: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns talks to wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 wide receiver Jarvis Landry #80 tight end Austin Hooper #81 during an NFL training camp at the Browns training facility on August 18, 2020 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

1. Offense looks crisp

The offense has struggled thus far this off season in practice. The Browns’ defense has gotten the better of the offense throughout camp. Most of that is expected because the offense is typically the last piece to fall into place and jell as a unit. The  Browns are also of course implementing yet another offensive scheme, so the players had to take time to truly learn the new offense. Thursday, however, it seemed to be headed in the right direction.

Rashard Higgins is back this season and is looking to continue to build the chemistry he has created with Baker Mayfield since the 2018 season. While he has not had the most productive camp up to this point, he had a great day yesterday. He hauled in two touchdowns from the QB during their red zone period.

Baker also has continued to find his new tight ends in the middle of the defense. Austin Hooper and rookie Harrison Bryant have been largely impressive the entire camp and have provided Mayfield with reliable targets whenever he needs them. Hooper is a reigning two-time Pro Bowler and Bryant won the Mackey award for the best tight end in college football. They have not dropped many passes from Mayfield and that is surely a confidence booster for the entire offense.

Additionally, rookie Donovan Peoples Jones had a nice play yesterday. He and backup QB Case Keenum connected on a very long touchdown pass that proved to be over 50 yards.

These are the types of plays that DPJ is more than capable in making every day and is why the Browns felt fortunate to get him in the 6th round. Before the college season, he was looked at as a second round or better player. He certainly has the size and talent to succeed in the NFL and is fighting to take the Browns’ third receiving spot.

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