3 Early takeaways from Cleveland Browns 2021 rookie minicamp

Unlike last season, the Cleveland Browns were able to get their rookies into Berea for their minicamp. Here are three takeaways from the early practices.

2020 was a weird season for everyone in the world and the NFL was no different. We saw that as the Cleveland Browns, and every other franchise had to do all their offseason programs virtually.

This made it especially difficult on the Browns since they were installing a whole new offense and defense under rookie head coach Kevin Stefanski, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, and defensive coordinator Joe Woods.

While we are still getting back to normal, the NFL is making huge strides as well — which included the ability to hold live rookie minicamps.

For the Cleveland Browns, that means they got a look at their impressive class of newcomers. Here, we dive into their early work with four takeaways.

3. Schwartz desires greatness

Cleveland added wide receiver Anthony Schwartz in the third round and he brings something that they desperately needed — incredible speed. He ran his 40-yard dash in under 4.3 seconds and that could really break things open for this offense.

Having said that, there’s a need for him to become more refined as a wideout — but the good news is, he knows this. That’s why Schwartz got to work even before the minicamp with veteran wideout Jarvis Landry.

The rookie says that this has not only taught him a lot but also gives him a huge jump start over the rest of the rookies in the class.

"“Working out with a five-time Pro Bowler, a guy of his caliber, not everyone gets to do that,’’ Schwartz said via Zoom according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. “I’m in a blessed opportunity where I get to work at the same facility as him (House of Athlete) and I got to know him a little bit more. I feel like learning from him is going to do a lot for me moving forward and it’s going to help me get a jumpstart on really probably the rest of the rookies out there.’’"

If Schwartz is able to become a technician in the way Landry is, he could become a major weapon in this offense. It’s nice to see that he’s already so willing to take coaching and tips from vets on how to succeed.