From: mocnik@iccgcc.decnet.ab.com
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: Browns News- July 29th
Date: 29 Jul 92 09:30:20 EST

Browns News - July 29, 1992

Here are a few notes about the camp.

1. Michael Dean's surgery was done on Tuesday July 28th. He is expected to
   miss 3-4 weeks of camp and probably most of the pre-season. Doctors didn't
   find any surprises. MDP is expected back later in the week to start 
   rehabilitating.

2. Belichick and MDP talked, and their disagreement is over. They both agreed
   to talk to each other when problems arise and not bring the media in as
   a third party. MDP said the problems were behind him and he would not be 
   commenting any more on the situation.

3. Tommy Vardell has started practicing. He looks to be in good shape. He is
   trying to learn enough plays so he can play in the first exhibition game,
   next weekend. (vs. Atlanta) Tommy pushed for a settlement on Sunday 
   night. He wanted to get into camp. His agent had talked to the Browns
   during the weekend, but there were some open issues. Finally on Sunday 
   evening, Tommy attended the final meeting and compromises were made, and 
   the contract signed. Reportedly a 4 year contract for $4.5 Million.

4. In practice yesterday, a few fights occurred. First Mark Bavaro and
   DE Anthony Pleasant got into it. It was your usual slap... slap, then grab
   the face mask. Both players were eventually separated. Later, Stevon Moore,
   a Safety, was lying on Leroy Hoard and punching him. Other players came in
   to separate the two, but the arm swinging and grabbing of the face masks
   continued for a few more seconds. Eventually enough players separated
   Stevon and Leroy. As Leroy walked back to the offensive hiddle, 
   Steve Crosby, the running backs coach, was shown yelling at Leroy.
   Crosby looked very upset.
   Belichick told the players he did not like the scuffles, and if they
   wanted to fight, they can do it between 11 and 3, but not during practice.

5. Kevin Mack injured his knee while running up the hill at practice Monday.
   The injury is not believed to be serious, but Kevin will not be practicing
   for a few days. The knee popped out while Kevin was running.

6. Bruce Perkins, a plan B pickup from the Colts, has looked pretty good
   and should get plenty of action in the pre-season game.

7. Contract signings in the past week:
    - No more additions yet

8. The holdouts as of this morning are:
   - Tony Jones - Offensive Tackle - his agent was in town, but left
   - Lawyer Tillman - Wide Receiver - no news
   - Clay Matthews - Linebacker     - no news
   - Randy Hilliard - Cornerback    - his agent says a stalemate exists
   - Eric Metcalf - Running Back    - no news
   - Webster Slaughter - Wide Receiver - no news
   - Scott Galbraith - Tight End    - no news

5. Players who have been sent home:
   - Marcus Lowe, DT, was released because he still was not in condition.
                  He was a 10th round pick in the 1992 draft.
   - Rick Trumball, OL, who left camp 2 weeks ago due to personal reasons,
                  retired yesterday. Rick had returned to camp on Sunday.

See you later with more news.

Don Mocnik

GO-O-O-O-O-O BROWNS !!!!!!