Joe Flacco says that it is “special” that he will be the head of the Browns at age 40.
Herea, Ohio – Joe Flacco declared on Tuesday that it is “definitely special” to be appointed Marshal of the Field Holder of the Cleveland Browns at the beginning of its 18th season in the NFL.
Flacco, who turned 40 in January, will join a short list of NFL pins who have started a match after celebrating 40 years, including Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre. Cleveland announced on Monday that Flacco would open the season as a seafood of the team holding. Flacco will become the 18th field marshal to start an NFL match after 40 years.
“I don't know if I was very excited,” said Flacco, “but listen, in this league the opportunities are not taken for granted. Especially having one at this point in my career is definitely special. But, as I said, everything remains the same and I try to improve.”
Flacco won the winner of the Browns Campo Mariscal competition after a series of injuries paved the way to participate in the overwhelming majority of the repetitions with the first team in the training camp.
Kenny Pickett It was limited for several weeks by an injury to the Corva tendon. On Tuesday, he returned to the years of 11 against 11 for the first time since he suffered the injury on July 26. Dillon Gabrielselected in the third round of the draft, the first preseason game was lost due to an injury to the Corva tendon. AND Shedeur Sandersselected in the fifth round of the draft, has not received repetitions with the first team; The second preseason game was lost due to an injury to the oblique. Sanders maintained a limited participation in the training on Tuesday.
Stefanski said Tuesday that Flacco “won” owned, despite the amount of injuries that affect the competition.
“Joe had an excellent performance both in training and in joint training, in the meeting room, in everything, in review, just what he can contribute to the team. He has won that position.”
When Flacco aligns as a center to face the Cincinnati Bengals on September 7, it will mark its first seasonal opening since 2022 as a member of the New York Jets.
“I feel as well as ever,” said Flacco, who returns to Cleveland for a second stage after leading the team in a race at the end of the season to the playoffs in 2023. “… My arm feels as well as ever. My legs feel really good right now to do the things I will have to do, so I feel ready to play.”
While the head of the Browns Field is clear, Stefanski refused to reveal who will be Flacco's substitute to open the season. The general manager of the Browns, Andrew Berry, said previously that it is possible to keep the four field marshes in the squad of 53 men.
“The truth is that I am not so worried about the template,” Stefanski said. “I really like our boys; everyone continues to work hard. When making decisions like this, you have to talk to them and share their opinion. But everyone should consider preparing to be headlines. This is how you must be substitute in this league.”
