The Facts: HC Freddie Kitchens finally acknowledged on the second-last day of OTAs that Beckham skipping most of them might not have been the best idea in the world. Asked what he wants to see of him next week in mandatory minicamp, Kitchens said, "I just want to see him." What did he miss? "A lot -- the offense."
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As Plain Dealer staffer Mary Kay Cabot notes, it was the first time Kitchens has done anything but defend Beckham for not showing up. The Browns’ star wideout has attended only one of the nine OTAs and also skipped the voluntary three-day extra minicamp. The Browns expected Beckham to attend more than one OTA, but Beckham’s receivers coach Adam Henry said he’s been in constant contact with Beckham and that he’s not concerned about his absence. With Jarvis Landry nursing an injury, it’s forced Baker Mayfield to throw to backup receivers every day. There’s only one OTA left on Friday, and then the mandatory minicamp is June 4-6.