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We're staying in the trenches still, but this time on the opposite side of the line.

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Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, ESPN.com AFC North blogger James Walker will stop by to chat about the NFL offseason and what to expect from your team in the coming season.

There was a sight Thursday never before seen at the Browns' training complex - a practice in the rain.

Dawson, who is reportedly seeking a new contract, might have skipped the voluntary workouts because of his desire for the new deal.

Phil Dawson wants a new contract. He just doesn't want to talk about it. The Browns kicker practiced Thursday at the start of a three-day mandatory minicamp.

Of the four key veterans who were not on the practice field for Browns voluntary organized team activities today, only running back Jamal Lewis and kicker Phil Dawson were not at the Browns practice facility.

"How's everybody doing? A little bit about today, today is sort of a catch-all day for us.

The NFL Players Association is looking into the Browns rookies' voluntary bus trip to Hartford, Conn., last week and also the length of time players are spending at the team's facility for a voluntary minicamp or OTA day.

BEREA: Center Hank Fraley learned the Browns had drafted his successor from several text messages he received during Eric Steinbach's wedding.

Browns running back Jamal Lewis and kicker Phil Dawson were absent from this week's voluntary mini-camp. Wide reciever Braylon Edwards and offensive lineman Eric Steinbach did not practice Tuesday with the team, but did work out privately inside the team's practice facility.

Anderson Varejao will more than likely opt out of his contract this summer and become a free agent.

Browns coach Eric Mangini explained Tuesday why the quarterbacks have looked a little ragged this week and last week during voluntary practices.

Despite the issues about his weight, I believe Eric Steinbach will be the starting left guard.

Both Hadnot and Womack are bigger than Steinbach, leading to speculation that head coach Eric Mangini might be looking for more size inside.

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Last week Rex Hadnot was the left guard on the Browns' first-team offense. This week it has been Floyd Womack.

Jamal Lewis still isn't quite 100 percent back from offseason ankle surgery. The Browns running back worked exclusively with trainers and other injured players on Thursday and did not participate in team drills, as he did the previous day.