Coach Eric Mangini confirmed that the inclusion of athletic OLB Marcus Benard would likely force Scott Fujita inside and take Eric Barton out of the lineup. Several personnel combinations will likely be used on that unit.
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Brian Robiskie on the pressure of being touted as the team's most improved player: "The only pressure I put on myself is to get better every day through hard work." Another poor season could mean losing playing time to Josh Cribbs or Chansi Stuckey.
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DB Nick Sorensen (concussion) has been cleared to run and lift, but he has not returned to practice. His availability for Sunday has not been disclosed.
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RT John St. Clairon whether he expects to start Sunday: "We're all going out this week and competing. We're going to let the chips fall where they may." St. Clair is battling Tony Pashos for the starting spot.
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Rookie DB Joe Haden on detecting differences in his teammates during a regular-season practice week: "Everyone is more focused and serious. The players are more serious studying film." Haden should play significantly as the third CB in the season opener.
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Rookie 6-foot S T.J. Ward on his expected matchup Sunday against 6-5 TE Kellen Winslow: "He's an athletic, physical tight end. It's going to be a matter of positioning. I have to put myself in position to make plays."
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Newly elected captain Scott Fujita on what he hopes to impart to his younger teammates: "The guys who stay consistent and make the right decisions day to day stay in this league a long time. Those who don't have a short shelf life."
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The defense registered just four sacks in the preseason, including three in the finale with the primary players resting. But LB Matt Roth is making a guarantee. "When the time comes, we're going to get to the quarterback," he said.
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Jake Delhomme on the Tampa Bay defense: "You know they're going to play fast and attack. They also play with a lot of emotion -- that's a given."
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The Browns simulated conditions in Tampa by moving practice indoors and cranking up the heat. The temperature Sunday in Tampa is expected to be about 90 degrees.
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