New formations, play options unveiled at Browns OTAs

The goal on the defensive side of the ball for the Cleveland Browns this offseason was simple and clear: Upgrade the defensive line. We won’t know if the mission was accomplished until the season starts but the moves by GM Andrew Berry indicate it should be.

The goal on the offensive side of the ball was a little less clear for the Browns but there were a ton of hints of a new system being in place:

Hiring Bill Musgrave who is proficient in shotgun/pistol run plays

Multiple comments from Kevin Stefanski and Deshaun Watson

Adding multiple fast, quick receivers

The drafting of Dorian Thompson-Robinson

DTR noting the playbook was similar to the one used under Chip Kelly with the UCLA Bruins

Now, with…