Winslow: "I'm good, very good"

[Smooth]

Winslow: ''I'm good, very good''
Zac Jackson, Staff Writer
03.20.2007

Kellen Winslow got at least a little bit of his much needed, much desired time away.

But being back on the rehab trail hasn't drained Winslow's energy or enthusiasm. And not only is Winslow still focused on returning to health, he thinks new Browns' offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski can help him top his record-setting 2006 season when he does.

"I'm good, very good," Winslow said Monday evening, speaking from his Cleveland-area home. "I got some real good news when Coach Chud came back here, and he's going to be real good for the offense. He's going to get everybody on the same page.

"That is a blessing. And I'm excited to get healthy and get to work."

There's probably not much comfortable about some of the rehab exercises Winslow has been doing since undergoing surgery on his right knee January 30. But he does have a comfort level inside Browns Headquarters with the medical staff he's been working with after coming back last offseason from a severe knee injury suffered in a May 1, 2005 motorcycle accident.

He has a similar comfort level with Chudzinski, who was Winslow's offensive coordinator and tight ends coach for the three years Winslow spent at the University of Miami and the Browns' tight ends coach in 2004, Winslow's rookie season.

"I definitely have a feel for him, for what kind of coach he is and what he wants to do," Winslow said. "But he's going to bring some new stuff in. It's going to be good.

"I think he's going to want me lining up in a lot of places -- I like that."

Winslow caught a franchise record 89 passes last season while battling through a sore knee and decided on surgery after the season, about 18 months after his initial surgery following the accident.

He said Monday he's been off crutches for nearly two weeks and has been following his rehab program closely.

"I really just started with concentrating on the little things," he said. "I'm following the program that our medical staff laid out for me before we decided to have the surgery. I first need to get the strength back in my leg, then progress from there. It's a step by step process, and my next step is running.

"But I am feeling great. As far as my rehab goes, I am ahead of schedule. I'll be back by training camp, if not before."

Winslow said he's spent most of his time and energy rehabbing and relaxing with his teammates. He said his new Xbox 360 video game system has made him "a hockey guy -- I play with Calgary and Dallas, and I kick everybody's butt."

But Winslow plans to be a full-time football guy again soon. He said he was as surprised as anyone to hear of an Internet report that made its rounds Monday saying Winslow would miss the 2007 season.

"I don't even know where that came from - I don't know who said that," he said. "But I love to prove people wrong. That's fuel for me.

"I'll be back. People continue to count me out, and that lights my fire."

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[cdt]

I <3 K-DubDuece...that guy has "it" he's just a competitor a man on a mission..never seen someone so intent on proving people wrong...there's Arenas sure but put him through K2's injuries and see where he's at..

 

[chiefwahoo]

This is good to hear

 

[James]

I guess talking the talk is always good, but lets see him walk it.

 

[CornerThree]

I guess talking the talk is always good, but lets see him limp it.

fixed

 

[cdt]

I guess talking the talk is always good, but lets see him walk it.

You mean like he did last season?

 

[James]

Yea, he did have a Pro-Bowl season...oh wait.

 

[cdt]

He didn't lead all TE's in receptions playing less than 100% oh wait..

 

[TrueCavsFan23]

Wow he clearly got shafted because of having gonzalez and gates in the afc.Don't hate man,the guy tied ozzie newsome's reception record with the browns with 89.

 

[James]

TCF, Trust me, hating on a Browns player is a level I dont plan to stoop to anytime soon. Dude is nice, ill give him that, but he is an asshole.

 

[RuanuLaw]

TCF, Trust me, hating on a Browns player is a level I dont plan to stoop to anytime soon. Dude is nice, ill give him that, but he is an asshole.

So, Bill Billichic (sp) is an asshole too. So whats your point?

 

[TrueCavsFan23]

Never said he wasn't an asshole.It's just clear that being a browns player is an easy way not to get noticed for the pro bowl.

 

[James]

So, Bill Billichic (sp) is an asshole too. So whats your point?

R-Law, please, your an idiot. Dont compare a coach to a player, Bill Belichick
is one of the bigger jerks in the NFL but he can talk trash because of the position he is in. And Dont bring the Patriots into this, because we arent talking about the Patriots. If Winslow was on any other team, you would say exactly what im saying, he is good, but he is an asshole and because of being an asshole, he wont get any kind of media love.

edit: you know what, i will bring the Patriots into this, Patriots only had 1 guy go to the Pro-Bowl, so its not a "Browns" thing.

 

[cavincali]

THan why the hell did you bring the pro-bowl thing up moron.

Everyone knows damn well that Winslow is near the top in the NFL, and he showed that with a busted knee.

 

[The Voice]

R-Law, please, your an idiot. Dont compare a coach to a player, Bill Belichick
is one of the bigger jerks in the NFL but he can talk trash because of the position he is in. And Dont bring the Patriots into this, because we arent talking about the Patriots. If Winslow was on any other team, you would say exactly what im saying, he is good, but he is an asshole and because of being an asshole, he wont get any kind of media love.

edit: you know what, i will bring the Patriots into this, Patriots only had 1 guy go to the Pro-Bowl, so its not a "Browns" thing.

Calling someone an idiot, when you spell you're wrong...

I love the hypocrisy.

Being an asshole, is not a flaw though. In fact, it can be a strength.

PS: The way the whole Patriots team behaved after they won against San Diego (says it like anchorman) was assholish.