Cleveland Browns 2010 Training Camp: Observations From 8/2 A.M. (Video)

The Cleveland Browns suited up with pads and shorts on for the August 2, 2010 morning practice.

Mother nature, who is usually brutal during training camp, let up on the Browns and its players this morning since the temperature was in the lower 80s with clear skies.

Here are my observations from the morning practice and a video montage of the practice on the last slide.

1. McCoy and Delhomme Attached At The Hip

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BEREA, OH - MAY 01: Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during rookie mini camp at the Cleveland Browns Training and Administrative Complex on May 1, 2010 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

During this morning's warm ups and stretching, I could see both Jake Delhomme and Colt McCoy on the other side of the field, sticking together and chatting as well.

This is a great sign that both players understand their roles in Cleveland this season.

Delhomme is the mentor and McCoy is the student.

2. T.J. Ward Clarification

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BEREA, OH - MAY 01: T.J. Ward #2 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during rookie mini camp at the Cleveland Browns Training and Administrative Complex on May 1, 2010 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

To clarify from my Saturday morning recap (July 31), I said the Ward looked tiny compared to other defensive back in the roster.

I was referencing Ward's height.

What Ward may lack in height, he makes up for in width because he is wider than all other defensive backs on the roster.

Ward is built and stout and even though he wears long sleeves, any fans can tell that he is just plain thick all-around.

3. Browns Defense in The 4-3 Scheme

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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 20: Matt Roth #53 of the Cleveland Browns plays his defensive position during their NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 20, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Browns defeated the Chiefs 41-3

4. Peyton Hillis Is Still "Wowing" Fans

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DENVER - AUGUST 30: Running back Peyton Hillis #22 of the Denver Broncos rushes against the Chicago Bears during preseason NFL action at INVESCO Field at Mile High on August 30, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Bears defeated the Broncos 27-17. (Photo by D

With rookie running back Montario Hardesty injured, halfback/fullback/receiver Peyton Hillis has been showcasing all of his skills so far in camp.

Whether he is running out of the backfield, picking up blitzers or lining up in the slot, Hillis is everywhere when the second team offense lines up.

This morning Hillis was running through traffic up the middle, and would-be tacklers were literally bouncing off of him and to the ground while trying to tackle him.

Also, Hillis had another over-the-shoulder catch along the sideline showing off his surprisingly soft hands for a 240-pounder.

The fans in attendance can he heard mumbling their love for Hillis already.

5. Kick Returns

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CLEVELAND - DECEMBER 06: Joshua Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against the San Diego Chargers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

6. Running Back Update

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CLEVELAND - DECEMBER 10: Chris Jennings #34 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2009 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 13-6. (Photo by Gregory Sh

7. Joe Haden Update

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BEREA, OH - MAY 01: Joe Haden #5 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during rookie mini camp at the Cleveland Browns Training and Administrative Complex on May 1, 2010 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

8. Daivd Veikune Update

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BEREA, OH - MAY 02: David Veikune #57 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during rookie mini camp at the Cleveland Browns Training and Administrative Complex on May 2, 2009 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

After last Saturday's practice recap, some readers and fans were asking me about inside linebacker David Veikune and his progress in year number two.

9. Brian Robiskie Update

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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 20: Brian Robiskie #80 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during their NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 20, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Browns defeated the Chiefs 41-34. (Photo by Ja

10. First Team Offense and Defense

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CLEVELAND - JANUARY 03: Eric Wright #24 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with Kamerion Wimbley #95 after an interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty

The first team offense lined up as follows:

QB: Jake Delhomme
RB: Jerome Harrison
FB: Lawrence Vickers
WRs: Mohamed Masaquoi, Brian Robiskie (No. 3 WR - Chansi Stuckey)
TE: Ben Watson
OL:Joe Thomas, Eric Steinbach, Alex Mack, Shawn Lauvao, Floyd Womack

The first team defense lined up as follows:
DL: Robaire Smith , Ahtyba Rubin, Kenyon Coleman
ILB:Eric Barton, D'Qwell JAckson
OLB: Matt Roth, Scott Fujita
CBs: Eric Wright, Sheldon Brown (Nickelback - Mike Adams)
S: Abram Elam, T.J. Ward

11. Quotes From This Morning

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CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 28: Lawrence Vickers #47 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Whole standing with the fans, I was able to overhear some great and some humorous quotes this morning!

Eric Wright to Brian Robiskie regarding a missed catch: "You don't need to talk to the Ref, you know what you did wrong."

David Bowens to a group of teammates, since he went to to wrong area during speed drills: "Coach said only the fast guys go down there." (Teammates and crowd laughs!)

Lawrence Vickers to a ref who got a little to0 close to the action: "Next time I'm gonna hit you." (Ref responded while smiling, but his response was incoherent and too quiet to hear.)

Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan to his defensive unit on field who caused the offense to use up a timeout in a game simulation: "GOOD D! NICE SH*T!"

Mike Adams at a ref who called him on pass interference for the second time which cause Adams to run a lap: "C'mon...that's the second f-ing time! That is B.S!" (Censored)

12. Cyclone Formation

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CHICAGO - AUGUST 30: Joshua Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns runs for a first down after catching a pass as Andrew Shanle #49 of the Chicago Bears closes in for the tackle in a preseason game at Soldier Field August 30, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo

Next Practice Coverage

Browns Training Camp Montage from 8/2/10 in the A.M.

The next camp practice I will be covering with be Wednesday, August 4 at 8:45 A.M. EST.

Make sure you check out the above video montage I shot at camp this morning too. (I apologize for the shakiness....too much iced coffee this morning.)

(Daniel Wolf is exclusively covering Browns training camp for both Bleacher Report and Blog" href="http://www.dawgscooper.net" target="_blank">Dawg Scooper: THE Cleveland Browns Blog.)