The Browns are holding mandatory minicamps this weeked. They're mostly ho-hum events that allow teammates to reacquaint themselves with other and for drafted rookies to meet their new teammates.

The weekend can be a make-or-break one for the players brought in on a tryout basis with the team. Last season, fullback Charles Ali helped win a roster spot during minicamp. This year, there are 54 tryout players (see list here). That means there's always a lot of inspirational stories by Browns beat writers.

For instance:
- Scott Petrak of the Chronicle-Telegram writes about Chris Schubert who is from Oberlin College.

- Marla Ridenour of the Beacon writes about 29-year-old rookie linebacker Todd DeLamielleure.

- Zac Jackson of ClevelandBrowns.com says that tiny running back Tony Temple is one of five running backs trying out this weekend.

Notes…

Phil Savage was extended through 2012. Good move by the organization. It seems like Savage has finally filled the roster with a team he likes after ripping it to shreds the last few years.

If you're a draftophile, at New Era Scouting, we're launching our 2009 rankings on Monday. I got a sneak peek (re: I put some of them together), and things look good in the next draft at offensive line, inside linebacker and safety.

If you haven't yet, check out this video from Ridenour on the team's draft. Some attractive guy (re: me) shot it.

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