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Jabrill Peppers Color Rush Jersey , to the play of the rookies and the dominance of Myles Garrett, there was much to like." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesDawgs EDTThe Cleveland Browns opened the 2019 preseason on Thursday night with a 30-10 victory over the Washington Redskins.As far as first preseason games go, the Browns checked off all the appropriate boxes:The starters got some time together as well as the opportunity to hit an opposing player rather than a teammateThe rookies had a chance to state their case for a roster spotMost importantly, the Browns walked out of the game without any serious injuriesAll in all, it was a good first step, head coach Freddie Kitchens told clevelandbrowns.com: “It was good to finally get a chance to compete against other people, and I am very happy. Our guys felt excited. They were excited and did a god job of competing on an every play. It was not always pretty, but I thought they competed the whole game, even to the end.”Here are three takeaways from the game as the Browns prepare for next week’s joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts leading up to the second preseason game.The offense is going to be funQuarterback Baker Mayfield only played one series E.J. Gaines Color Rush Jersey , but he made the most of his time on the field. Running an un-tempo offense that the Browns will hopefully more of this fall, Mayfield led the Browns to a touchdown on their first possession of the night, completing five-of-six passes for 77 yards and a 24-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Rashard Higgins.Related: Baker Mayfield’s no-huddle TD driveTwo things stand out about that drive. The first is that the Browns did it with starting wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry on the sidelines. In their place, Mayfield connected with Higgins, wide receiver Jaelen Strong, and running backs Nick Chubb and Dontrell Hillard as the Browns moved easily down the field.If the Browns can be that effective with two of their top wideouts on the sidelines, imagine how things will look with Beckham and Landry on the field?The second is the offense clearly had a plan for the opening drive of the game and was able to execute it. That may not sound like much, but given how many times over the years that the Browns have opened a game resembling a bunch of players who are just meeting for the first time, it was nice to see.The rookies get loudWith several of the veterans and first-teamers seeing little to no action on Thursday https://www.brownsfanshop.com/Damarious-Randall-Jersey , it was a opportunity for the rookies to grab some attention. Linebacker Mack Wilson had a pair of interceptions - returning one for a touchdown that included an impressive stiff arm on Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins - as he continued a strong week of practice.Cornerback Greedy Williams also had an interception and rebounded nicely after an early coverage mixup with rookie safety Sheldrick Redwine that resulted in a Washington touchdown.But the highlight of the night may have been delivered by Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi, who returned a fourth-quarter punt 86 yards for a touchdown.Myles Garrett is a nightmareAt this point, it probably goes without saying, but defensive end Myles Garrett is a nightmare for opposing offenses. Garrett only played one series against Washington, but he made the most of it as he drew a holding penalty (one of four holding calls against the Redskins on the series) and was clearly too fast for the offensive line.All in all, not a bad way to start the preseason for the guys in Orange and Brown.What do you think, Browns fans? What stood out for you from Thursday night’s game? More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Sunday Dawg Chow." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesDawgs EDTCleveland Browns:Freddie Kitchens makes surprise appearance, donation at fundraiser for Browns fan fighting cancer (WEWS) - Paul Brown, an avid Cleveland Browns fan from the United Kingdom Darren Fells Jersey , made a trip to Cleveland to hold a fundraiser for a fellow Browns fan who is fighting cancer. Doctors diagnosed Matthew Dixon, 38, with chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. During the fundraiser, Browns Head Coach Freddie Kitchens made a surprise appearance and met with Dixon.How Freddie Kitchens stacks up to opposing coaches (ohio.com) - Freddie Kitchens and the head coaches he will oppose have fascinating things to talk about (interesting story regarding Mike Vrabel).Could Antonio Callaway emerge in the return game? (clevelandbrowns.com) - Though he had just five punt returns and eight kick returns in 2018, Antonio Callaway logged the team’s longest in both areas. Here is why Baker Mayfield was hanging out with Steve Austin (Sporting News) - We now know why Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was spotted with pro wrestling legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin earlier this month. Mayfield will be a featured guest on Austin’s new show “Straight Up Steve Austin,” the USA Network announced in a release Thursday.NFL:Donovan McNabb: I’m a Hall of Famer (TMZ Sports) - Donovan McNabb says he’s “absolutely” a Hall of Fame player ... telling TMZ Sports his career yards AND touchdowns should make him a shoo-in for Canton. ”My numbers are better than Troy Aikman,” the ex-Eagles superstar says.Don’t expect to see Kyler Murray under center much (azcentral.com) - Arizona head coach Kliff Kingsbury was asked last week just how realistic the chances are of the Cardinals operating out of the shotgun formation at least 90% — or possibly more — of the time.Will Buffalo’s lack of a No.1 receiver hold the team back? (ESPN) - Since 2016, all but three NFL teams have featured a wide receiver who has finished a season ranked within the top 32 at his position in receiving yards. The Buffalo Bills have been an exception T. J. Carrie Color Rush Jersey , along with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears. So, the Bills entered this offseason with No. 1 wide receiver among their top needs and could enter training camp without one, depending on how the role is defined.NFL’s all-small team (MMQB) - What if you built a team from a pool of the NFL’s smallest players? What would that roster look like, and—just as importantly—how would a coach scheme with it? We decided to find out, constructing a team of players who are notably lighter and shorter than the average height and weight of players at his position. This is not an All-Star team of small guys, per se, but rather the best all-around team one can construct—this exercise also factored how players fit together and into a scheme. We’re building this team the way a smart NFL GM would.