AFC Notes: Browns, Raiders, Ravens

Browns

  • According to multiple sources, Browns WR Odell Beckham‘s talent has been wasted in a “dysfunctional” offense. (Cabot)
  • Sources add the offense is “poorly designed and poorly run,” and won’t be successful unless changes are made in terms of coaching, scheme or play-calling. 
  • Regarding the report from Jay Glazer that he has told other players and coaches to “come get me” (NFLTR) this year, Beckham said: โ€œIโ€™m not going to talk about any offseason stuff thatโ€™s going on right now.โ€ (Keith Britton)
  • Baker Mayfield said the teamโ€™s medical staff didnโ€™t handle Beckhamโ€™s sports hernia correctly and he shouldโ€™ve had surgery in training camp: โ€œWasnโ€™t handled right. Heโ€™s not able to run as well as he should be able to โ€” and thatโ€™s frustrating to him.โ€ (Ian Rapoport)
  • Mayfield said of the Fox Sports report: “The first I was hearing of it was [after the game]. The drama is the drama on the outside. We continue to focus on what’s in our building and harp on the important things.” (Nate Ulrich)
  • Mayfield clarified his comments on Twitter: โ€œMy intentions were not to throw our medical staff under the bus. No I donโ€™t know all the facts about Odellโ€™s injury. It was emotionally answered because I can sense his frustration and I care about my team and putting us in the best position to win,โ€ Mayfield wrote. โ€œThose people within our building know my intentions and where I am coming from. I truly believe that and I apologize to those that donโ€™t deserve the backlash. . . . Today was a good team win. On to the next one.โ€

Raiders

  • According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Raiders first-round rookie RB Josh Jacobs has been playing with a broken shoulder blade since late October. 
  • Rapoport adds Jacobs has had shots after every game to help manage the pain from the injury. He’ll have an MRI after this week to re-evaluate the injury and his status going forward. 
  • Raiders HC Jon Gruden said after Sunday’s game that itโ€™s possible Foster Moreau is done for the year. (Scott Bair)

Ravens

  • Adam Schefter reports that Ravens TE Mark Andrews suffered a โ€œcontusionโ€ between his knee and thigh and the โ€œindication is itโ€™s nothing major.โ€ Although, the Ravens have a short week to prepare for the Jets on Thursday.
  • Ravens HC John Harbaugh told reporters that neither Andrews nor DB Anthony Levine has a serious injury. Both players said they plan to play Thursday. (Jeff Zrebiec)

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