Rooting for Alex Mack

[Kosar_For_President]

At first I didn't like the pickup, to be honest I never heard of the guy. But after seeing the film, I love this pick. I like Fraley he's a good dude, but he was a weak link. I think this pick just bolstered our line for 5+ years.

[Solon16]

@kosar_for_president said:

At first I didn't like the pickup, to be honest I never heard of the guy. But after seeing the film, I love this pick. I like Fraley he's a good dude, but he was a weak link. I think this pick just bolstered our line for 5+ years.

Well taking a center with #1 pick ....he dang well better bolster this line for 10+ years.

[UCRaider]

@solon16 said:

Well taking a center with #1 pick ....he dang well better bolster this line for 10+ years.

If he stays healthy, there is no reason he should not dominate. He is a powerful run blocker who should open huge holes for your backs. He played in the zone blocking scheme in college, what system does Cleveland run?

The only weakness in his game right now is, when he hits the 2nd level, he tends to drive himself to the ground with the defender instead of staying on his feet. He's an extremely intelligent kid and he has developed through hard work as he is not the greatest athlete around. His technique is top notch and he was far and away the best center to come out in years.

[Gips]

Im really looking forward to watching this kid develop i had never heard of him before we drafted him but i watched a lot of game footage of him and seen him as what most scouts think is the choice pick for center of the decade..he seems to be doing very well in the voluntary camps i think he was a worthy pick in a vital position fraily cant handle well...

[OconRecon]

Dustin Fry, center from Clemson, working with the first team this afternoon.

Per OBR Tweets from the camp.

?????

[OconRecon]

@jadbf said:

How many times does it have to be explained. Mangini doesn't have a 1st team 2nd team ect mentality at this point in camp. he puts 5 guys out there together and sees how they work together.

Good lord I am begining to hate technology....

Dude, nobody is upset or worried, its just some camp stuff. No biggie. We get it.

[YtownBrownsBacker]

@kosar_for_president said:

At first I didn't like the pickup, to be honest I never heard of the guy. But after seeing the film, I love this pick. I like Fraley he's a good dude, but he was a weak link. I think this pick just bolstered our line for 5+ years.

As expected, Mack has struggled a bit but had a solid practice today. I haven't seen him in any of the groupings as a guard. I think the feeling is he has enough on his plate learning to calls the center position.

[RestinPeace]

Mack is the human drill, though he wouldn't fit many finesse offenses.

[Sez.EJ]

I can't wait to see the battles between him an Ngata from baltimore for the next decade.. I am looking forward to Casey Hampton too but that won't last too much longer as Hampton is already getting up there. but those are the reasons we drafted him.

[hoorta]

@ucraider said:

First off, thanks for deleting my user name assbags

I am a huge Cal Berkeley fan and I am pretty pleased Mack ended up in Cleveland. I think he will be the center you guys were expecting from that kid from New Orleans a few years back.

They guy is absolutely awesome in both the run and pass. He is a big reason why Cal's running game has been so strong. He plows holes big enough for me to gain five yards a rush! Okay, maybe not that big...

Has he been anointed the starting center or is he battling for the spot? Have they tried sticking him at guard?

Looks like we are playing again this year. 🥷

Hey, I didn't delete anything- good to see you back. I'll be surprised if Mack isn't the starting center by opening day.

[medicineman]

Yes Mack will do fine and Hank will be a good back up. Its good to have depth.

[OconRecon]

Wednesday morning:

• Rookie C Alex Mack had a nice pancake block on DL Shaun Rogers

http://cle.scout.com/2/885018.html

[BradyQuinnisBeast]

@kosar_for_president said:

At first I didn't like the pickup, to be honest I never heard of the guy. But after seeing the film, I love this pick. I like Fraley he's a good dude, but he was a weak link. I think this pick just bolstered our line for 5+ years.

We still need a RT for the future

[BradyQuinnisBeast]

@medicineman said:

Yes Mack will do fine and Hank will be a good back up. Its good to have depth.

I hope we cut Hank because Hadnot can also play center

[LeBrent]

To anyone who has attended camp, has Mack been playing much guard and if so how has he been doing?

Now that Hadnot could be out of the picture, What if the best combo is Fraley, Mack at C, RG.

Right now my guess is Thomas, Steinbach, Mack, Tucker, St. Clair, but I was just wondering about Mack at guard.

[UCRaider]

How's Mack coming along? Wish we drafted him... even at #7 over DHB. Shoot..!

[jasont44094]

Sports Illustrated has Alex Mack as first half of the season afc all-pro!

[NewEraDawg]

You better leave your hands off his package . He will tell on you . lol

[Gips]

Wow this one came back from the dead!

Mack has looked really good he is definitely all pro material!

This sunday the jets think sione pouha is going to manhandle alex mack, i think mack finds a way to render pouha ineffective..

[CantonLegend]

@ucraider said:

How's Mack coming along? Wish we drafted him... even at #7 over DHB. Shoot..!

mack looks to be exactly what the browns were looking for in a center

hank fraley was above average but mack is quickly becoming one of the better centers in the league

i wouldnt say top 10 yet but he is a top 15 and is getting better and better

it helps to have steinbach next to you but he isnt getting a whole lotta help from the right side