Q: Hey, Mary Kay: If the Browns would have landed Robert Griffin III, we heard a lot about how the Browns would adapt the West Coast system to suit his talents. Do you think the Browns will adapt the WCO to fit some of Brandon Weeden's strengths, being he came from a form of the spread offense? -- Brad W., Parma

A: Hey, Brad: I do think the Browns will adapt their offense to Weeden's strengths, especially his strong arm. You'll see them stretch defenses more. I can also see more no-huddle.

Q: Hey, Mary Kay: Living here in Georgia, I saw [Mohamed] Massaquoi play a lot in college. He was a stud. He had Matthew Stafford throwing to him for much of his college career, and Stafford had a gun. Much like it's easier to hit a fastball than a knuckleball in baseball, sometimes it's easier to catch a ball thrown with some zip. Based on spring practice so far, do you think this may be the case with MoMass and if so, will he benefit from Weeden throwing to him (and maybe give us the return we hoped for from a second-round pick)? -- Bill Paxton, Decatur, Ga.

A: Hey, Bill: I think Massaquoi will be better this year for three reasons: 1. Weeden's big arm. 2. The fact Massaquoi had a broken foot and a concussion last year. 3. It's his second year in the WCO, and he missed training camp last year.

Q: Hey, Mary Kay: Any news on [Eric] Steinbach? Is he healthy? Is there still a chance the Browns could re-sign him? -- Gib, Geneva, Ohio

A: Hey, Gib: Steinbach is healthy, but the Browns are in no rush to re-sign him. Here's what [General Manager] Tom Heckert said when we asked him Monday: "We haven't discussed it, so I can't answer it, but we haven't completely said no. We haven't really talked about it, to be honest with you."

Q: Hey, Mary Kay: With Trent Richardson looking like an every-down back, do the Browns have room on the roster for a third-down back such as Brandon Jackson? -- Paul Thiel, Crescent Springs, Ky.

A: Hey, Paul: I do think Jackson will have a prominent role as the Browns' third-down back. With backs so prone to injury, most teams are using several, and the Browns loved B-Jax when they signed him as a free agent last year. Besides, they've already paid him $2.75 million in salary and signing bonus and would like a return on their investment.

Q: Hey, Mary Kay: Do you believe a harder-thrown ball will, or could, make the Browns' receivers get a better grip and not drop as many passes? -- Mike Edwards, Sandusky, Ohio

A: Hey, Mike: All the receivers are saying that Weeden throws a very catchable ball, so I do expect fewer drops. Even though it's hard and fast, Weeden has great touch.

Q: Hey, Mary Kay: If the players accused in the "Bountygate" scandal were playing for the Saints at the time of the alleged offenses, why should another team like the Browns, with Scott Fujita, be penalized by his absence? Why not fine the player but allow him to play? Why punish an innocent team? -- Chris Davis, Florence, Ky.

A: Hey, Chris: It's unfortunate for the Browns that they have to pay the price for the Saints' bounty scandal. Then again, if Fujita wins his appeal -- and he's optimistic that he will -- maybe they won't.

Q: Hey, Mary Kay: Now that we have "Chris Weinke" at QB, should we draft another QB next year to groom to be ready when "Chris Weinke" retires? -- Jeff House, Orlando, Fla.

A: Hey Jeff: I won't tell Weeds you feel this way. . . . The Browns are on the lookout every year for developmental quarterbacks. You can bet they'll draft one in 2013. They also like their current fourth-teamer, Thad Lewis.

Q: Hey, Mary Kay: The NFL has mandated that players must wear thigh and knee pads starting in 2013. Why are players opposed to wearing them? Is it just a comfort/movement issue, or is there another layer to this? -- John Finney, North Bend, Ore.

A: Hey John: It's mostly a comfort/movement/speed issue. Some players just don't want to be restricted that way. But they can't argue for better safety on one hand and then complain about more pads on the other.

Q: Hey, Mary Kay: I have two questions. First, many of us are getting excited with the thought of Weeden and Richardson taking the offense to the next level. What I am not excited about is the thought of watching the Browns in all white again. It's terrible. Any chance we see brown jerseys at home? Any chance you could put the fans' perspective in their ear? I would even like to see orange jerseys in away games again. -- Doug Johnson, Youngstown

A: Hey Doug: I do think the Browns will listen to their fans and wear brown jerseys at home occasionally this season.

Q: Hey, Mary Kay: Multiple teams have been turning down HBO's "Hard Knocks," and I haven't heard anything about the Browns. It seems like the Browns provide the backdrop for an interesting show and could use some national exposure. They have the 28-year-old rookie QB that played for the Yankees' minor-league system; the No. 3 overall pick in Richardson; "the Big Show" (Mike Holmgren); Fujita and the Bountygate suspension; Colt McCoy and the concussions; the community involvement of players such as (Joe) Haden and (Josh) Cribbs, competition at multiple positions, etc. . . . What are the Browns' chances of appearing on HBO's "Hard Knocks"? -- Mark, Cleveland

A: Hey Mark: I don't think the Browns have been approached, and I'm guessing they'd turn it down if they were. The team doesn't need that kind of distraction right now. -- Mary Kay