Browns linebacker Scott Fujita is eager to get the defense together for the first time this off-season at "Camp Colt IV" Sunday through Tuesday in Austin, Texas. 
The first three camps, which quarterback Colt McCoy also hosted, were offensive skills sessions. An estimated 40 players are planning to attend Camp Colt IV.
"Colt has done an outstanding job with his guys on offense and their workouts have been very successful," Fujita said over the phone. "We'll be following the same basic format with the addition of some of our guys on defense."
Fujita said he has heard from a number of rookies planning to participate, including first-round pick Phil Taylor, the nose tackle from
Baylor, and second-round pick Jabaal Sheard, the defensive end from Pittsburgh. Veteran players are helping some of the younger guys pay for some or all of their travel expenses to Texas.
"We're really looking forward to working with the young guys," Fujita said. "It will be a great opportunity to get them acclimated to us and the defense."
Fujita said it's important to get the defense together because of the new 4-3 scheme defensive coordinator Dick Jauron is installing.
"Fortunately, I was able to get some materials and I'll be able to get up on the chalkboard a little bit," Fujita said.
"All the guys I've talked to are really excited to get back to the X's and O's and getting ready for this season."
This is the third camp being held in Austin, where McCoy attended college and now lives. One was held at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea.
"Austin was equal distance for everyone because we have guys coming from all over the country," Fujita said.
While Fujita will help introduce Jauron's defense, McCoy will continue instructing the offensive players on the new West Coast offense. McCoy recently said he knows the offense really well now and feels comfortable teaching it to the others. Quarterback Seneca Wallace, who played in a West Coast offense for seven seasons, also helped instruct players during the previous camp.
In addition to on-field drills, the players will watch films and lift weights. They will also have a team dinner and do other things together to build camaraderie.
Browns coach Pat Shurmur, who is not permitted any contact with players during the lockout, recently said he's thrilled the players are getting together to get a jump on the season.
Busy guy: McCoy is putting perhaps his final days of summer vacation to good use.
Before the Browns players-organized workouts beginning Sunday, he is hosting a boys and girls football game in Austin today and Saturday.
After the conclusion of Camp Colt IV in Austin, McCoy will return to Cleveland for his inaugural Cleveland-area youth camp at Strongsville High School. That camp, for boys and girls age 7-14, is July 16-17. Information is available at ColtMcCoyCamp.com online
By then, the NFL labor dispute may be resolved and Browns training camp could be just a few weeks away.
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