Dorsey addressed a wide range of topics at the Senior Bowl. (John Kuntz, cleveland.com)

MOBILE, Ala. -- Browns GM John Dorsey has helped Freddie Kitchens assemble his entire coaching staff in breakneck speed, wrapping it up in about nine or 10 days.

It's important, because Kitchens and his staff can now assess the team as a group, refine the schemes and help prepare for the draft and free agency.

Dorsey and Kitchens are at the Senior Bowl, scouting college prospects for their first NFL draft together. The only other assistants here for at least part of the week -- because they live nearby -- are Chris Jones, senior defensive assistant, and Tosh Lupoi, defensive line coach and former Alabama defensive coordinator.

Dorsey took some time out between practices to meet with a few members of the local media, and addressed a wide range of topics.

Don't Edit

1. On Jamie Collins' $10.5 million salary

Collins, who will turn 30 in October, is due to make $10.5 million in 2019, which might be more than the Browns want to pay. If they part ways, they'll only have $2.5 million in dead cap money. What will the Browns do about Collins?

"We have to self-assess our team,'' said Dorsey. "We've been concentrating on other things. Normally, we have that assessment already. I don't think we're ready to make that full assessment of where we are. We will take the input of the new coaching staff and we will see what they have to say moving forward and see in what direction we are headed."

He indicated new defensive coordinator Steve Wilks will have input, but "there are variables that we can work through. We have a lot of time to work through those variables. We're just now trying to concentrate on our plan for attacking the 2019 season."

Don't Edit

Breshad Perriman hauls in a 66-yard catch. (John Kuntz, cleveland.com)

Don't Edit

2. On extensions for Breshad Perriman and Rashard Higgins

Dorsey said talks have begun for receivers Breshad Perriman and Rashard Higgins, who are both set to become free agents in March.

Baker Mayfield likes both, and both made big plays for him down the stretch. Perriman brings blazing speed, and flourished with the Browns. Higgins has been a Mayfield favorite since training camp. Both receivers have told cleveland.com they want to sign extensions.

"We've had conversations with [their] representatives and we'll continue to have conversations,'' said Dorsey. "Once we get the chance to get the new coaching staff in place and we have an assessment of our team and the positions, then I'll be able to better answer that question."

Don't Edit

3. Greg Robinson too

Like Perriman, Robinson was a first-round "bust'' who had his career resurrected in part by Mayfield believing in him. The Browns are now also trying to extend Robinson's contract, and he told cleveland.com he wants to be back.

"I like Greg and I like everything he represents,'' said Dorsey. "With regard to could he be our left tackle, we've had ongoing conversations with his representatives.''

At 26, the former No. 2 overall pick is still in the prime of his career. He'll have a veteran offensive line coach in James Campen, formerly of the Packers, guiding him.

"I totally expected Greg to play well,'' said Dorsey. "He's a very young man who has incredible athletic gifts. Sometimes you have to be a little patient with guys like that. You have to earn their trust. He did everything he was asked and everything we thought he would since we signed him in late June.''

That doesn't mean Dorsey has given up on undrafted rookie left tackle Desmond Harrison.

"He got exposed to a lot early, and it's always good to step back,'' he said. "Getting thrust in that position was hard but I thought he was really good. So now how do we grow? Learn from our mistakes, build from our mistakes and move forward. This offseason, he has a lot to build on because he's a mighty talented individual.''

Don't Edit

Don't Edit

4. On trading up in the draft

Dorsey has 11 picks in the draft, including the No. 17 overall, and he's open to trading up.

"Whatever's best for this organization I will do what I can within my power to either go up or down,'' he said. "We'll try to do everything to get to the player that we think is best for us."

With so many picks, will he try to package some so as not to add 11 rookies to the team?

"I don't know if it is wheeling and dealing, but we're going to try to make the most prudent moves for the organization,'' he said.

Don't Edit

Denzel Ward breaks up a pass to Cincy's John Ross. (John Kuntz, cleveland.com)

Don't Edit

5. On Denzel Ward's Pro Bowl status

Dorsey said Ward, who missed three of the final four games with two concussions, will attend the Pro Bowl this weekend in Orlando.

"He will be at the Pro Bowl and he may play in it,'' said Dorsey. "If he's been given a good bill of health to go do it, more power to him. I like the kid and I like the steps he's made.''

Ward is listed on the roster for the AFC Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, along with Myles Garrett, to be aired Thursday at 9 p.m. on ESPN.

Dorsey said he's always concerned when a player gets a concussion, and Ward is no different.

Don't Edit

6. On Emmanuel Ogbah's natural position

Ogbah had only three sacks last season and wasn't the disruptive force the Browns expected. But Dorsey envisions that changing.

"They asked him to kick down a lot and play a 3-technique as an inside rusher,'' he said. "His more natural position may be outside as a 5-technique. We'll know more as we go into OTAs, but outside is his more natural position.''

Don't Edit

Josh Gordon was suspended indefinitely late in the season. (Steven Senne, AP)

Don't Edit

Don't Edit

7. On the Josh Gordon trade

Dorsey was asked if Gordon's late-season suspension validated the Browns trading him to the Patriots. They received a fifth-rounder in the 2019 and gave back a seventh.

"I don't think like that,'' he said.