Jake Delhomme's struggles, D'Qwell Jackson's replacement, and some hope for a Montario Hardesty sighting.
The Browns' offense has sputtered in training camp. (Lisa DeJong/The Plain Dealer)Updated with correction at 1:12 p.m.
BEREA -- Observations, opinions and some facts on the Browns' first practice this morning ...
* Another bad outing for the offense. Touchdowns were hard to come by. Coach Eric Mangini was upset with false starts and other "self-inflicted wounds" and had the entire team do some sprints after practice.
* It sure looks like the QBs are having trouble distributing the ball to the wideouts, but Mangini doesn't agree. Lots of passes to the tight ends and dumpoffs to the backs. "I'm never going to be upset if they throw it to the open guy (underneath)," Mangini said. "I'd rather them do that than to just press it to someone."
* Brett Ratliff -- not Delhomme, as previously reported -- had a pass batted at the line of scrimmage and intercepted by linebacker Jason Trusnik, who trundled into the end zone for a touchdown.
* A scant update on D'Qwell Jackson by the club. He'll rehab for a few weeks and then be re-evaluated. No surgery as of now. No timetable for return. Jackson got a second opinion.
* The Jackson pectoral injury opens the door for Eric Barton to join Chris Gocong inside. Mangini loves Barton's knowledge of the defense and that position requires a lot of signal-calling. Since Gocong is new, Barton is a good security blanket. Second-year linebacker Kaluka Maiava is still learning the defense, but will get reps, too.
* Mangini said he is hopeful rookie back Montario Hardesty will make his practice debut next week. "Like you guys, I want to see him play against other colors. He's one of those guys that looks better in games because he's a physical guy," Mangini said.
* Delhomme and Seneca Wallace will play about one quarter each in Green Bay. Colt McCoy and Brett Ratliff will split the second half, the coach said.
* President Mike Holmgren, who coached the Packers to two Super Bowls and earned a street in his honor -- Holmgren Way -- near Lambeau Field, will not make the trip to Green Bay. He's trying to keep weight off his right foot, which had major surgery, until September.
* Fans are asking why coaches and players are wearing T-shirts that say, "What's up Bud?" on the back. They are a tribute to strength coach Kent Johnston, who greets friends and strangers with the same expression.