On the fourth day of training camp, coach Eric Mangini cancels practice.
Eric Mangini proved this morning he is more player-friendly in his second season, just as linebacker David Bowens said.BEREA -- Browns coach Eric Mangini gave his players a pleasant surprise Tuesday morning. He canceled practice, just four days into training camp.
It's not a complete day off, however. Players were expected to be tied up in meetings with coaches.
Still, the early respite from physical activity on the field reflects a change in Mangini first tipped off by linebacker David Bowens on Monday.
Bowens, who played for Mangini two seasons with the Jets before rejoining him in Cleveland in 2009, had used the term "player-friendly" to describe Mangini in his second Browns season.
"You won't see a lot of groaning this training camp as opposed to last year," Bowens said. "He's kind of taken into consideration how players feel. We do have a lot of veterans on this team and he's giving us the best chance possible to compete."
Mangini responded, with a chuckle, "I think I'm player-friendly every year."