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Athletic Jamie Collins begging Gregg Williams to let him play free safety and shows off arm in skills competition

BEREA, Ohio -- Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams wasn't surprised Thursday when his star linebacker Jamie Collins was the only player in a fun skills competition at the end of the minicamp Thursday to fire the ball into one of three small pockets in a quarterback net at the goal-line from 20 yards out.

Former high school quarterback Ricardo Louis threw a nice, tight spiral, but didn't get it in. Receiver Jordan Payton's attempt fell short. Joe Haden, another former high school quarterback, came close, but no pocket. Linebacker Chris Kirksey struck the top of the apparatus and some of the running backs couldn't hit the ocean from the beach.