... to be all strategy in looking toward the regular season home opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
Brett Ratliff got the start against the Bears and threw an interception on his first pass attempt, but then recovered by throwing a touchdown pass to Mohamed Massaquoi later in the first quarter on a slant that Massaquoi dove into the endzone for.
With the majority of the Browns starters getting the day off, the rookies and younger players had their opportunities to make the team before the final roster cuts, which take place no later than Saturday.
Of the younger guys who made an impact, the most notable were CB Gerard Lawson, CB Coye Francies, RB James Davis, TE Martin Rucker, QB Richard Bartel, and RB Chris Jennings.
Gerard Lawson, CB/KR/PR
Lawson made the most of his chances as a kick returner, since Josh Cribbs was sitting, by returning many kicks way past the 20 yard line. He averaged 33 yards per return.
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