Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (7/19/19)

Cleveland Browns:

• “Baker Mayfield was apparently convinced the Patriots, not the Browns, were going to draft him” (CBS) - “Until draft day, Mayfield didn’t know if the Browns were going to take him with the top pick, which is what actually happened.”
• “Hue Jackson on Baker Mayfield: He has to do what he feels he needs to do” (PFT) - “During an appearance with Colin Cowherd of FOX Sports Radio, Jackson was asked if he was bothered by Mayfield’s stance.”
• “Eric Berry: Why it makes sense for the Cleveland Browns to sign the veteran safety” (cleveland.com) - “The Browns are in peculiar situation in 2019 with regard to their safety depth chart.”
• “Browns 2019 training camp preview: Analyzing the cornerbacks” (Browns.com) - “What we know: Outside of quarterback, it’s hard to find a position group that improved as much as this one did last season.”

NFL:

• “Chiefs fan fined $500 for shining laser at Tom Brady” (PFT) - “The Chiefs fan who shined a laser in the face of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the AFC Championship Game has been fined.”
• “The NFL’s Latest Approaches to Mental Health” (MMQB) - “Another attendee raised his hand and asked about tips for how to connect players with the help they need, while also maintaining their privacy?”
• “Ravens place Marquise Brown on NFI list to start camp” (NFL.com) - “Ravens receiver Marquise Brown was among four Baltimore rookies placed on the active/non-football injury list on Thursday. Brown underwent Lisfranc surgery in February...”
• “Flacco hyped about fresh start: ‘I’ve got a lot left’” (ESPN) - “The 34-year-old veteran, however, has big plans after a pre-draft trade led him to join the Broncos. Has the change rejuvenated him?”