The injured quarterback's frustration was evident as he discussed missing critical practice reps, while coaches have told him his running ability — his key differentiator against Joe Flacco — must be shelved.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski recently said that he liked what he saw from Pickett during the first block of training camp practices that included extensive time with the Browns' first-team offense. Stefanski specifically lauded Pickett's mobility, an ability that could give him an edge over the 40-year-old Flacco.