Cleveland Browns: Highlights from Today's Meeting Between Coaches, Media

This morning, Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur and newly-hired offensive coordinator Brad Childress had an informal meeting with members of the Northeastern Ohio press to discuss plans for the upcoming season.

Here are the highlights of the meeting, as curated from Twitter.

On playcalling and whether Childress will be on the sideline:

#Browns Shurmur will call plays, OC Childress will be in pressbox. Childress will run meetings during week and lead offense in practice.

— Scott Petrak (@ScottPetrak) February 22, 2012

OC Brad Childress is still getting familiar with his new charges
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On Childress' familiarity with the offense and quarterback Colt McCoy:

#Browns Childress said hasn't done deep evaluations of McCoy or draft QBs. Still familiarizing himself with team's roster -- doesn't know #s

— Scott Petrak (@ScottPetrak) February 22, 2012

Regarding the team's need at wide receiver:

#Browns HC Shurmur leaning towards signing a veteran wideout. "It's important if you can add some leadership'' in all position groups.

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) February 22, 2012

On running back Peyton Hillis and free agency:

There's a chance the team could retain RB Peyton Hillis
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#Browns HC Shurmur praised Peyton Hillis, whom the team is open to re-signing. "I really liked what I saw when he was healthy.''

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) February 22, 2012

#Browns Shurmur said team willing to use franchise tag. Could go to K Dawson or RB Hillis if multiyear deal gets done with LB Jackson.

— Scott Petrak (@ScottPetrak) February 22, 2012

And finally, regarding whether the Browns will pursue quarterback Robert Griffin III:

QB Robert Griffin III neither is nor is not a draft target
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HC Pat Shurmur agreed it's premature to say #Browns will trade up to draft RG3 & discard Colt McCoy. "We're still gathering information."

— Nate Ulrich (@NateUlrichABJ) February 22, 2012

#Browns Shurmur hasn't met RG3, looking forward to meeting at combine. "Obviously, it's important to do right thing when it comes to QB."

— Scott Petrak (@ScottPetrak) February 22, 2012

#Browns Childress said RG3 not coming from WCO background not deal-breaker. "Don't think you hesitate if think he's guy you're looking for."

— Scott Petrak (@ScottPetrak) February 22, 2012

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