Notes from the ABJ

The generally excellent Patrick McManamon sums up the training camp battles to come today, and he generally hits on the most important issues. The only thing I'd add is that, while Warren and C Brown are very important pieces of the D-line puzzle, the is counting on strong performances along the entire depth chart of DEs and DTs. And that generating a pass rush -- either from DE or LB positions -- will have a big effect on how guys like Henry are perceived to be performing.

Fellow ABJ columnist Terry Pluto does something similar, noting 10 things the team wants to "go right" this season, with 7 or 8 equalling a playoff season. Best observation: "if Gardner and Boyer are playing a lot, that means the kids aren't ready."

I hate to do comparisons between the ABJ and the PD, but sometimes it is to obvious to ignore. Pluto does a fine job of giving out measured criticism while acknowledging the upside of this team, while Grossi take a much more skeptical and occasionally cynical approach. I might also add that, as usual, I think the Browns offense could be a bit better than even optimistic guys like Pluto say. Man, if we don't score points I am going to have egg on my face...