After a tumultuous rookie season, Johnny Manziel needs a good training camp to begin 2015. (Getty)
The intrigue surrounding the Cleveland Browns’ training camp, of course, starts at quarterback.
36-year-old free-agent signing Josh McCown is the frontrunner to be the Week 1 starter, but Johnny Manziel is lurking. The polarizing young QB had a forgettable rookie season, but he has the talent to change Mike Pettine’s mind during camp.
Of course, when it comes to Cleveland’s offense, there are interesting storylines all over the field: Terrelle Pryor’s move to wide receiver, the addition of Dwayne Bowe to help stop the bleeding after Josh Gordon’s suspension and the three-way battle at running back between Isaiah Crowell, Terrance West and rookie Duke Johnson.
The Browns look set on defense. They have one of the best secondaries in the league, while massive defensive tackle Danny Shelton should help fix the running game. If they can get some consistency on offense, their first postseason berth since 2002 is attainable.
Finding that consistency starts with training camp, which starts Thursday, July 30 at the team’s facility in Berea, Ohio. Here’s the full practice schedule, via the team’s official website:
Browns 2015 Training Camp Schedule
Note: All times are ET
Thursday, July 30: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Friday, July 31: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, August 1: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Sunday, August 2: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Tuesday, August 4: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Wednesday, August 5: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Thursday, August 6: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Friday, August 7: Orange and Brown Scrimmage, 6 – 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 9: 10:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Monday, August 10: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Tuesday, August 11: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Thursday, August 13: Redskins at Browns, 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 15: 10:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Monday, August 17: Joint practice with Buffalo Bills, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
Tuesday, August 18: Joint practice with Buffalo Bills, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
Thursday, August 20: Bills at Browns, 8 p.m.
Saturday-Monday, August 22-24: Practices closed
