Estero's Morse to try out for Browns

Derrick Morse will be heading to Cleveland.

After a stressful time of deciding which team to go with, the former University of Miami guard accepted an invitation from the Browns. He'll report to the NFL team's rookie minicamp Thursday and will take part in practice Friday through Sunday.

"It is (stressful)," the Estero High graduate said. "You gotta make a lot of important decisions once free agency comes. You have to do what's best for you, find the best opportunity. If it's not a great opportunity, you may not make it.

"I went to bed Sunday with a headache but I woke up (Tuesday) feeling great."

Morse said he chose Cleveland because the team was building its practice squad and needing back-up players. He also likes that he'll be rejoining Cleveland offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, a former Hurricanes assistant, and former Miami tight end Kellen Winslow.

Morse said that if the tryout doesn't work out with Cleveland, he'll have another the following weekend with the New York Giants. "And if they want me to sign, I'm signing," Morse said.

(news-press.com)