The New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns faced off in the Pro Hall of Fame game on Thursday as the long wait for the return of football is finally over. None of the starters played for either team but it was still nice to see the depth players and rookies take the field to battle for roster spots and playing time.
In the end, the Browns beat the Jets by a final score of 21-16 but there was plenty to be excited about. Dorian Thompson-Robinson caught the attention of plenty with his live arm, enthusiasm, and ability to make plays with his legs. Let’s take a look at how fans reacted to this game on social media.
smiling. https://t.co/kmIjOM9WK6
— Bri (@brie_alyssa) August 4, 2023
Dorian Thompson-Robinson throwing blocks to spring touchdowns!?
17 Jersey.
IMMEDIATELY pic.twitter.com/iEkNiDXCSn
— Nick Karns (@karnsies817) August 4, 2023
Let’s give Felton some credit tonight … has okayed pretty well – decisive, quick cuts, decent through contact and productive on ST.
Helped his argument so far tonight.
— 📽+🏈x🌴 (@HawaiiBrownsHui) August 4, 2023
I see you, Cam Mitchell.
— Cody Suek (@CodySuek) August 4, 2023
DTR out there playing with extreme confidence. Love the swagger.
— Josh Brown (@JoshBrownCLE) August 4, 2023
Bolden, Thomas & Mitchell all make good defense plays to get off the field. Sideline fired up. #Browns
— Brad Ward (@WardonSports) August 4, 2023
Dawand Jones sure looks like a nice project for Bill Callahan to work with #Browns pic.twitter.com/QqZPrRAtFb
— I’m Mr. Brightside (@_blue42) August 4, 2023
So glad we grabbed DTR man … dude is primed for development. Has ALL the tools. Loved watching him play at UCLA and tonight has been really fun already.
— 📽+🏈x🌴 (@HawaiiBrownsHui) August 4, 2023
This is what we’ve been needing
— 🔨 (@layingthehammer) August 4, 2023
DTR has looked like this all training camp #Browns
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) August 4, 2023
Already seeing flashes of this new look #Browns playbook so much to love and we haven’t even seen the best of it yet.
— Tyler Johnson (@T_johnson_TJ) August 4, 2023
Ever since Phil Dawson left, every FG and PAT is a roller coaster ride #Browns
— I’m Mr. Brightside (@_blue42) August 4, 2023
Be sure to prepare for Cleveland Browns VICTORY. FRIDAY.🔥 pic.twitter.com/x5NM7SDJb3
— Nick Karns (@karnsies817) August 4, 2023
This D Line is going to be nasty under Schwartz
— BuckeyeVet (@IamBuckeyeVet) August 4, 2023
That second half may have been the most fun half of preseason football I’ve ever watched. Good stuff. Night all
— Andy – The Pandalorian #ForJim (@SirAndy522) August 4, 2023
DTR = QB2. https://t.co/fSdQdBfwR9
— Jeff (@JXDubs727) August 4, 2023
yeah i feel good about felton being rb3
— Browns Alchemist (@BrownsAlchemy) August 4, 2023
I don't think there was a single mock draft where the Browns weren't taking Siaki Ika. Easy to understand why considering their need for a nose tackle. He was a monster at Baylor doing this exact thing. pic.twitter.com/9s2S5icrGs
— Ian Valentino (@NFLDraftStudy) August 4, 2023
DTR in his NFL debut:
🔸 8/11
🔸 119 total yards
🔸 124.1 passer rating
🔸 1 TD(📸 @Browns) pic.twitter.com/Cpts0cpDQC
— PFF (@PFF) August 4, 2023
“You want a preseason win or a DTR masterclass?”
Me: pic.twitter.com/Vg9y0oPF6b
— 🟧Manny Maxwell🟧 (@mannymaxwell5) August 4, 2023
DTR after dark is back pic.twitter.com/5Noq3cTXvm
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) August 4, 2023
That was a dime from DTR! 2 scoring drives of 75 plus yards. Impressive debut so far from the rookie QB. Was pumped to see him and he is delivering for the @browns
— Nathan Zegura (@NathanZegura) August 4, 2023
DTR throwing a block like this is exactly what I needed tonight. We are so back pic.twitter.com/idB2g2tnpu
— Joe DeLeone (@joedeleone) August 4, 2023
Pretty good day for all the rookies so far tonight, about as much as you can take away.
Will McDonald looked good, Dawand Jones was pretty smooth, Tillman and DTR showing out, Cam Mitchell, Siaki Ika, Israel Abanikanda made some great plays. No serious injuries so far, A+
— AJ Schulte (@AJSchulteFB) August 4, 2023
guess DTR was too lights out 🤷♂️
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 4, 2023
DTR can just hang out in Canton til Saturday and walk right in.
— Andrew Spayde (@AndrewSpayde) August 4, 2023
DTR is as fun as we all thought he would be
— Training Camp Chopz (@Pchopz_) August 4, 2023
The entire TL and national media talking about DTR pic.twitter.com/2auFY3Cxiv
— 📽+🏈x🌴 (@HawaiiBrownsHui) August 4, 2023
