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By George M. Thomas Beacon Journal sportswriter
Published on Friday, Aug 24, 2007
BEREA: With talk around the area about who should be the Browns starting quarterback, Ken Dorsey, the veteran from the University of Miami, has been the forgotten man able to ply his trade in relative anonymity without the glare of the spotlight.
He also may have an inside track when it comes to making the Browns' final roster when cuts begin in earnest next week. Dorsey, along with Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr., worked under the tutelage of new offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski when the coach served in the same position with the Hurricanes. That fact has made transitioning to this new offense easier, the quarterback said.
''I think the offense and the offensive coordinator are tremendous,'' he said. ''It's a great offense for me to be in because you really have to utilize your mind in it making quick decisions and (having) quick reactions on the field.''
Despite that connection, Dorsey knows that other reasons exist for his continued presence in a Browns uniform. Although rookie Brady Quinn had a two-touchdown game last week, Dorsey was more effective than Charlie Frye or Derek Anderson, putting the Browns in the position to score their only other points in the 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Quinn said Dorsey has been invaluable, helping him to break down film and see how a five-year veteran sees the game.
Dorsey considers that part of his job. ''I think the position I'm in, I'm here to help these guys, and I'm here to be ready to play,'' he said. ''My last year in San Francisco, we kept four quarterbacks, and every one of them played. In this business, you truly never know.''
O-line coming along
Center Hank Fraley said that the team's offensive line, which has been the Achilles' heel since the Browns returned to play in 1999, is coming together despite the absence of guard Eric Steinbach, a prized free-agent acquisition who went down with a knee injury in camp.
''I think we've done it. Eric got to practice with us a week or two out here,'' Fraley said after the final training camp session. ''We're doing well, and I know he's working hard. It will take a couple of plays for him to get back to full speed, but he's a good player, and he's capable of doing it.''
Receivers rebound
After having a day that at best could be called ''off'' Wednesday, the Browns' wide receivers showed a different side in Thursday's practice.
A good sign for the team: Tim Carter, whom the Browns acquired when they traded running back Reuben Droughns to the New York Giants in the offseason, caught everything thrown his way.
Equally impressive was wideout Braylon Edwards, who made a few tough catches.
Coach Romeo Crennel noticed Carter, who hasn't played because of an injured thumb.
''He's making a good recovery, and I think he'll be OK, so we'll let him play in this game and see how he looks,'' Crennel said.
Brownies
The team will be without the services of fullback Lawrence Vickers against the Denver Broncos on Saturday because of a hamstring injury. . . . Charlie Frye made a couple of nice throws while the team ran its red-zone offense. . . . Crennel said the coaches will be looking for efficient play on offense in the third preseason game. . . . Mandatory first cuts for all NFL teams come Tuesday.
George M. Thomas can be reached at sportswriterabj@sbcglobal.net. Read his blog at http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/sportsblitz/.
BEREA: With talk around the area about who should be the Browns starting quarterback, Ken Dorsey, the veteran from the University of Miami, has been the forgotten man able to ply his trade in relative anonymity without the glare of the spotlight.
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