Notes, quotes and scenes from the Browns’ second organized team activity practice Wednesday, the first open to reporters… It’s optimism season. Za’Darius Smith, the Browns’ new pass-rusher and presumed starting left defensive end, is a player I certainly noticed. Joining Cooper in being dressed for practice but not participating were wide receivers Jakeem Grant and Anthony Schwartz, rookie defensive end …
Previewing what’s immediately ahead for the Browns as the team begins its organized team activity practices Tuesday… The Browns will have six OTA practices over the next two weeks, then close their offseason program with a mandatory minicamp from June 6-8. But after multiple weeks of group workouts that didn’t involve any offense vs. defense and quarterback Deshaun Watson leading …