by Mary Kay Cabot, Plain Dealer Reporter , Plain Dealer

"I think it will be good for us, as players and coaches, and I think it will be good for us organizationally, because there are a lot of new people in different spots and there are a lot of kinks that need to be worked out," he said Saturday. "I'm sure quite a few of them will show up here tomorrow afternoon."

He said he's most looking forward to the overall operation of the team during the Family Day intrasquad scrimmage and how it will function in game-like conditions -from the coaches down to the public relations staff.

"There's a lot of moving parts that aren't familiar with game-day procedure," he said. "[Also] the environment, I'm looking forward to a lot of Browns fans being out there. I said this before, you can't appreciate the passion until you feel the passion."

Mangini provided a sneak preview of the Brown and White teams during Saturday's practice, unless "trades" are approved by "commissioner" Mangini before the 1 p.m. kickoff. Derek Anderson was playing for the Brown squad, behind the line of Joe Thomas, Eric Steinbach, Alex Mack, Floyd Womack and John St. Clair. His team included Braylon Edwards, Jamal Lewis, Mohamed Massaquoi and Mike Furrey.

Quinn was playing for the white team behind a line that included center Hank Fraley and right tackle Ryan Tucker. Brian Robiskie, Josh Cribbs, Steve Heiden and Jerome Harrison were some of his skill players. On defense, the white team featured Abe Elam, Shaun Rogers, Kamerion Wimbley, Eric Barton, D'Qwell Jackson, Brodney Pool and Eric Barton.

"It's definitely special," said Massaquoi of the scrimmage. "We had a chance to walk around the stadium and it's a beautiful stadium. We know the fans come and pack it every week and we just want to go out there and put on a show for them."

Said tight end Martin Rucker, also on the white team: "My goal is to start this season and I just want to show my ability. I want to show every aspect of my ability to the best that I can."

Mangini said the coordinators, Brian Daboll and Rob Ryan, will be split up and work with different teams. Assistants Carl Smith and Brad Seeley will be the head coaches. The scrimmage, which starts at 1 p.m., is free and open to the public. Gates open at 11 a.m. with family festivities beginning at 10:30 a.m. outside the stadium.

Steptoe tears labrum

Browns third-year receiver Syndric Steptoe suffered a torn labrum during Saturday's practice and is out for the season, a league source close to the situation told The Plain Dealer.

The Browns are not confirming or commenting on injuries during training camp. Steptoe, who was carted off during the session clutching his shoulder, has been working as a reserve receiver and kick returner.

The Browns' seventh-round pick in 2007, Steptoe started five of his 16 games last season, catching 19 passes for 182 yards. He also returned three kickoffs for an average of 20.3 yards and two punts for an average of 11.5 yards. Steptoe appeared to tweak something in his upper body Wednesday in practice and dropped three passes after being checked by the trainers. It's unknown if that incident had anything to do with his current injury.

Hadnot for opener?

A source said Rex Hadnot, who suffered a torn left medial collateral ligament in practice Thursday, could be ready in time for the opener Sept. 13 against the Vikings at home. Mangini declined to comment on the report in The Plain Dealer that Hadnot has a torn MCL. At first, it was feared he might have a torn anterior cruciate ligament and be lost for the season.

Carey claimed: Browns 2009 sixth-round pick Don Carey, who was waived with a shoulder injury Thursday, was claimed Friday by the Jaguars, an unusual move for a player with a serious injury.

"Don has a long way to go before he's going to be able to play any Football," said Mangini. "You make the decision and you move forward. Don is a really good kid and I enjoyed being with him and working with him. I got to know him a little bit. We didn't really get to see him on the field as much as we would have liked to. I wish him well."

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