INDIANAPOLIS -- It was John Dorsey's turn to take the stage in a variety of ways Thursday at the NFL Combine.
After a quick stop with NFL Network, the Browns general manager answered plenty of questions over two sessions with reporters. Here were the five biggest highlights.
1. Dorsey likes idea of '3-headed monster' in Browns backfield
The addition of Kareem Hunt to Cleveland's backfield doesn't mean there's subtraction to follow.
Dorsey said he's seen a number of teams adopt three-man rotations at running back and wouldn't rule out the Browns following suit with Nick Chubb, Duke Johnson and Hunt. The Browns aren't banking on anything with Hunt, who has work to do before he receives a second chance in Cleveland, but are excited by the possibilities that emerge when more talent is injected into a position group.
The Browns, upon trading veteran Carlos Hyde seven weeks into the season, doled out carries to just two players the rest of the way, as Chubb finished with 996 yards on 192 carries and Johnson had 40 carries for 201 yards. In 11 games before he was released by the Chiefs, Hunt had 181 carries for 824 yards.
"I like to add competitive depth. What I'm trying to do is add as much competitive depth across all positions as I can," Dorsey said. "There's teams in the National Football League that we've evolved to now where it's a three-headed monster. If that helps your offense score points, why not do it?"
2. Talks continuing with Breshad Perriman
Dorsey confirmed he's had multiple conversations with the agent of wide receiver Breshad Perriman and plans to meet again during his time in Indianapolis.
Dorsey said Perriman, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent at the start of the league year, has expressed a desire to return to Cleveland, and the feeling is mutual.
"I would love to have that player here," Dorsey said.
Perriman, a former first-round pick by the Ravens, joined the Browns midway through the 2018 season and finished with 16 catches for 340 yards and two touchdowns.
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Mississippi wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (14) gestures before a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) fends off Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz. Harry finished third all-time in receptions and receiving yards at Arizona State before declaring for the 2019 NFL Draft. He will participate in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Iowa State wide receiver Hakeem Butler (18) reaches for the goal line but is knocked out of bounds at the 3-yard line by Memphis defensive back Austin Hall in the second half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. Butler is participating in the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Ohio State receiver Parris Campbell plays against Tulane during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams sets up to block against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Washington State offensive lineman Andre Dillard (60) lines up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Dillard is participating in the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oklahoma linebacker Dominique Alexander (1) and West Virginia lineman Yodny Cajuste (55) are pictured during an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Oklahoma won 44-24. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) runs against Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah ranked Smith as the No. 25 prospect in the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft class. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia tight end Isaac Nauta (18) makes a touchdown catch against Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. Nauta is participating in the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Arkansas quarterback Austin Allen is tackled by Mississippi State defender Montez Sweat during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Michigan running back Karan Higdon (22) takes the hand off from quarterback Wilton Speight (3) as Florida defensive lineman Jachai Polite (99) defends during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson (45) sacks Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro (12) in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary (3) is blocked by Purdue offensive lineman Matt McCann (79) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Michigan defeated Purdue. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver (10) works to get around Rice offensive lineman Uzoma Osuji (77) during a NCAA college football game, in Houston. Oliver was named to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Clemson's Christian Wilkins reacts after a roughing the passer penalty is called against him during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Ohio State defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones plays against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (90) pressures Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse upset Clemson 27-24. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
LSU Tigers linebacker Devin White (40) during an NCAA football game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 in Baton Rogue, LA. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush celebrates a stop against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, LSU cornerback Andraez "Greedy" Williams (29) pulls in an interception in the endzone late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Baton Rouge, La. Williams was selected to the AP Preseason All-America team, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Washington's Byron Murphy reacts after a stop against Stanford in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Deandre Baker (18) covers Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the Southeastern Conference Championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Atlanta. (Ric Tapia via AP)
South defensive back Rock Ya-Sin of Temple (6) during practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl college football game, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of a game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Thompson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
North safety Nasir Adderley, of Delaware, returns an interception during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
3. Dorsey to discuss Jamie Collins' future
Another meeting Dorsey plans to take during his time at the Combine is with the agent for linebacker Jamie Collins. The focus will center on the future of Collins, who is set to enter his third full season with the Browns.
Since Cleveland acquired Collins in a 2016 midseason trade with the Patriots, the talented linebacker has 204 tackles, seven sacks and two interceptions.
"I want to be able to hear everybody's thoughts with his impact on this defense right here. That's from the linebackers coach, the defensive coordinator, the head coach," Dorsey said. "I just want to sit down and talk through as many of our own players' agents this week at the Combine and it just so happens Bus (Cook) is going to be here and I'm going to talk with Bus tomorrow.
"All I know is he's a very talented football player and you can't have enough of those guys on your team."
4. Dorsey's special breakfast
Dorsey was beaming Thursday morning, and it had nothing to do with his session of media obligations.
Dorsey had breakfast with John Wooten, the former Browns offensive guard who has spent the better part of two decades as the Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, an advocacy group that works closely with the NFL to help promote and develop minorities for coaching and front office positions. Wooten played with the Browns from 1959-1967 and was named a Browns Legend in 2010.
"You know what really made me feel proud to be a Cleveland Brown? He goes 'John, you guys got this thing going in the right direction. The alumni are so happy for you guys. Just keep this thing going,'" Dorsey said. "And you know what? Myself personally, that kind of touched me a little bit. I'm like going 'you know what? Who are the Cleveland Browns but those guys who once played, who put on those jerseys? And John Wooten was one of those, so that kind of touched my soul a little bit. I thought that was neat."
5. Optimism about WRs
Dorsey likes the upside of Jaelen Strong, the newest addition to Cleveland's wide receiving corps, and is high on the group as a whole.
Strong, a former third-round pick by the Houston Texans, signed with the Browns last week. He was out of football in 2018 while recovering from a torn ACL.
"Jaelen's big, he runs really good routes, he's got great hands. I think he'll fit in to this offense," Dorsey said. "Again, he's a younger guy. He's been out of football for a couple of months. I'm willing to take a shot because I think there's some talent to unearth there."
Asked if the Browns need to add a bigger target to the unit, Dorsey said he likes the group's overall size and the variance of skill sets within it.
"The receiving class in this draft class, there's a lot of big guys. There's one or two smaller guys that are really exceptionally fast. Size and speed do different dynamics of the offensive game plan," Dorsey said. "I think it comes down to the individual person and what makes them click. I'd like to have a 6-3 guy that can run 4.3. I'd take that every day but you're not going to get those guys. You really want competitive guys that love the game of football."
