Archive for May, 2009

Since news has slowed to a crawl — which I am completely ok with — I figured we’d get a couple of nuggets coming out of Browns minicamp, which ended today. And did we ever!

I already tweeted about Mangini saying that Brady has a slight edge thus far in “QB Competition 2009″. And yes, it is early, but we Brady fans should be all about any positive news we can get our hands on. And this, make no mistake, is good news! If you aren’t following me on Twitter (shame on you!), you can do so here.

Here’s the CliffsNotes version of the Mangini news:

“Brady will get the first reps today. He started with the first reps on Wednesday, and that’s because he’s done a really outstanding job in the offseason program. Not that Derek hasn’t done well, but [Quinn] gets the first reps.”

And if that wasn’t enough, then came new video of Brady talking to the media.

Also, pictures from minicamp is available from the official site.

Note: Yes, I am choosing to ignore the rest of the team for right now. I know there is Josh Cribbs drama, but there are quite a few fine Browns blogs you can visit for those updates.

Brady is among the invited sports celebrities participating in the 11th “For the Kidz” Golf Classic at Firestone Country club in Akron, Ohio. The annual tournament, presented by Sheetz Inc., raises money for underprivileged children during Christmas. Sheetz employees use the funds to purchase gifts for the kids.

Other celebrities appearing include former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier, NFL QB legend John Elway, and Baltimore Ravens DB Rod Woodson.

The tournament started Sunday and continues Monday. As always, I love seeing Brady take an active role in giving back to the community.

More information: Sheetz Family Christmas charity (company site)

I don’t know about anyone else, but now that the Draft is behind us, I am starting to feel much, much better about things. So much that I decided to write a new post! Now, don’t get too carried away by my return to posting. It will be a process before we’re all 100% back to normal around here, but this is a start. I’m not holding my breath anymore, so yay for progress?

Anyway, this is a brief news type of post. We’ve gotten tidbits of news here and there, but nothing major. So I’ll rundown what I’ve read in the past couple of weeks.

1. Brady has a new locker in the Browns locker room. He took over K2′s old spot and is no longer near the other roster QBs.

2. Brady is expected to attend the Indy 500 and get his party on at the Fantasy 500 Race party on May 23.

3. Not BQ related, but the Browns signed WR Mike Furrey. Now, I’ve mentioned this before, but I went to high school with Mike, so naturally I’m thrilled!!

4. As usual, there are a couple of voluntary mincamps and OTAs scheduled for the Browns. Those take place May 19-21 and May 26-28 with OTAs taking place June 1-2, 4th, and 8-9. Will be interested in seeing who does and does not show up re: QB competition. The mandatory camp is set for June 11-13.

That’s all for now! It’s the off-season, and quiet, but I appreciate the quiet after the past 2 months of constant rumors!