Winslow letting his workouts do the talking

BEREA Kellen Winslow Jr. suited up for Tuesday's practice but declined to talk to reporters.

Instead, he showed off for them.

At least, it was clear Winslow was trying extremely hard to impress someone, if only himself, during Tuesday afternoon's minicamp practice.

Nobody ran harder or ripped off cuts more sharply than the 24-year-old Pro Bowl tight end.

He was a sight to behold, serving notice he's preparing for a career year.

One drill was particularly interesting. Receivers had to run behind two props the size of a tall cornerback. Assistant coach Frank Verducci fired passes that in some cases got through the props and in some cases took crazy bounces, making it a good idea to have one's helmet strapped on tight.

On one trip through, Winslow failed to make a catch, let out a little curse, then immediately hustled back in line to take an extra throw. After Verducci gave him that throw, too wide to catch, the chippy Winslow said, "That was unrealistic."

Winslow hasn't been around for most of the offseason program. He told public-relations people he won't talk to media today or Thursday, either.

"He wasn't here during the OTAs, so we have to see where he is," Head Coach Romeo Crennel said. "The more he can do, then the more we will let him do. So that's what the medical staff is for."

Winslow had minor knee surgery in the offseason and made noise about getting paid more.

Edwards and Winslow seem to enjoy standing out in a crowd. Edwards wore brown sweatpants. Winslow wore white football pants. Almost every other player was dressed in orange shorts.

One gets the idea Winslow and Edwards are motivated in part by outdoing each other.

(cantonrep.com)