Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (4/2/14)

Cleveland Browns:

• "Derek Carr eager to press Cleveland Browns' Brian Hoyer for starting job" (Plain Dealer) - "Move over Johnny, Teddy and Blake. Fresno State's Derek Carr, who worked out privately for the Browns on Monday, feels he's the best quarterback in the draft, and he'd love a chance to compete with Brian Hoyer for the Browns' starting job."
• "In the 2014 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns should consolidate picks" (WFNY) - "The Cleveland Browns have a lot of picks in the 2014 NFL draft, but they don’t need 10 new players by the time the weekend is done. The Browns have plenty of needs and should do plenty of work to address those needs in the draft, but more important than anything, they need as many star-level players as possible."
• "Jim Harbaugh on Browns targeting him: 'Zero opportunity to go there in my mind'" (ABJ) - "San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh insists he wasn’t tempted to join the Browns when they made a stunning attempt to trade for him in January."
• "Film Study: Chris Tabor on Travis Benjamin" (ClevelandBrowns.com) - "Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor breaks down film of KR/PR Travis Benjamin from the 2013 Season." - VIDEO

NFL:

• "Jackson, Redskins making progress" (ESPN) - "The Washington Redskins and wide receiver DeSean Jackson appear to be moving closer to an agreement on a contract, sources told ESPN."
• "Mike Brisiel released by Oakland Raiders" (NFL.com) - "Guard Mike Brisiel signed a five-year, $20 million contract with Oakland in 2012. He's not going to see the final three years of that deal."
• "Johnny Manziel to meet with Patriots on Wednesday" (CBS) - "There's a 99.9 percent chance Johnny Manziel won't get drafted by the New England Patriots, but that doesn't mean Manziel can't have a predraft meeting with the Patriots..."
• "Donald Trump approached by group looking to buy Bills" (SI.com) - "After the passing of longtime Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson, many were left wondering what the future of the team would hold."