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The State of the 2024 Browns: Offensive Line

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  • sydS syd

    @tiamat63 said:

     Swing tackle means depth with no choice, in this case.   Conklin hasn't seen snaps on that side in almost a decade.   I would expect him to be no better an option on the left than Hudson. 

    then what would you suggest ? try to trade him ? cause you know at some point during training camp someone will go down

    tiamat63T tiamat63 wrote on
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    @syd said:

    then what would you suggest ? try to trade him ? cause you know at some point during training camp someone will go down

    Dead money is a real problem. 

    Conklin as a swing tackle is likely the best you'll get out of him.  He's almost a 10 year vet with multiple, season ending knee injuries under his belt.   

     Dawand at right and pray that Wills has had time during his rehab to renew his focus on the physical and mental fundamentals of LT. 

     Conklin as a starer, apart from a near miracle recovery, isn't a great situation. 

    @flugel said:

    That was a similar reason Bitonio cringed at hearing he might be an option at LT in the past from columnists and fans.  That was usually after he committed an off season strength and conditioning program as an OG keeping his weight heavier with plans to face the bigger girths inside. I'm surprised the Browns have neglected such an important position like LT.  Planning an offense around that glaring weakness at LT could be a big reason why all these offensive plans we hear about in the off season don't quite meet the expectation.  Hopefully, this doesn't blind side all of Dorsey's plans for the Offense in 2024. 

    Columnists are there for clicks, fans are there to cheer and celebrate.  But yeah, the idea of Bito being floated to tackle beyond the more dire of situations is comedy. 

  • OrionO Orion wrote on
    #22

    I would let just about anyone on the team compete during TC with Jed Wills at LT if they wanted.  That would send a clear message.  

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  • sydS syd wrote on
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  • A AP1 wrote on
    #24

    I've lamented about losing Bill Callahan, but the OL is in good hands.

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  • A AP1

    I've lamented about losing Bill Callahan, but the OL is in good hands.

    FlugelF Flugel wrote on
    #25

    @ap1 said:

    I've lamented about losing Bill Callahan, but the OL is in good hands.

    Cut and paste from Google: 

    Dickerson was with Callahan with the Jets in 2011 as a coaching assistant and would watch Browns film in recent years for ideas. Dickerson also worked for Aaron Kromer with the Rams, and Kromer had a history with Callahan.Jun 13, 2024

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  • sydS syd wrote on
    #26

    The Browns could use a bit of insurance on the offensive line.

    Jedrick Wills and Jack Conklin are both expected to be ready for the regular season, but each starter missed time in 2023 with injuries.

    Donovan Smith is one of the better offensive tackles available on the free-agent market and he might be worth a look from the Browns.

    Cleveland may not need Smith in a few weeks if Wills and Conklin are back in starting-caliber form, but right now, the Browns should explore all of their options in case a setback occurs so that they can properly protect Deshaun Watson starting in Week 1.

  • sydS syd wrote on
    #27
    NFL free agency: Centers the Browns should look at bringing in after Luke Wypler injury and who has center experience on the current roster from
  • sydS syd
    NFL free agency: Centers the Browns should look at bringing in after Luke Wypler injury and who has center experience on the current roster from
    Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #28

    @syd said:

    NFL free agency: Centers the Browns should look at bringing in after Luke Wypler injury and who has center experience on the current roster from

    Is that one of the guys from 'Super Troopers'?

  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #29

    Browns trade a 2025 6th round pick to Seattle for center Nick Harris and a 7th rounder. 

    Nice to see you again, Nick!

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  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    Browns trade a 2025 6th round pick to Seattle for center Nick Harris and a 7th rounder. 

    Nice to see you again, Nick!

    OrionO Orion wrote on
    #30

    @dutch-oven said:

    Browns trade a 2025 6th round pick to Seattle for center Nick Harris and a 7th rounder. 

    Nice to see you again, Nick!

    ...was wondering what they were going to do at center.  It's not like they gave up much for him.  Because he's really not big enough...but he's game enough...and I loved his 1st Down signal in college.  🙂  

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  • OrionO Orion wrote on
    #31

    The Browns OL supposedly did not look good during 11 on 11 drills on day 1 of joint practices with the Vikings.

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  • OrionO Orion

    @dutch-oven said:

    Browns trade a 2025 6th round pick to Seattle for center Nick Harris and a 7th rounder. 

    Nice to see you again, Nick!

    ...was wondering what they were going to do at center.  It's not like they gave up much for him.  Because he's really not big enough...but he's game enough...and I loved his 1st Down signal in college.  🙂  

    FlugelF Flugel wrote on
    #32

    @orion said:

    ...was wondering what they were going to do at center.  It's not like they gave up much for him.  Because he's really not big enough...but he's game enough...and I loved his 1st Down signal in college.  🙂  

    Nick Harris is my favorite FB in short yardage when he's the back up Center.  

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  • OrionO Orion

    The Browns OL supposedly did not look good during 11 on 11 drills on day 1 of joint practices with the Vikings.

    tiamat63T tiamat63 wrote on
    #33

    @orion said:

    The Browns OL supposedly did not look good during 11 on 11 drills on day 1 of joint practices with the Vikings.

    Well, considering how rough they looked in the first pre-season game, this should surprise nobody. The Oline is going to be a problem this year and the depth is... Not great. 

  • tiamat63T tiamat63

    @orion said:

    The Browns OL supposedly did not look good during 11 on 11 drills on day 1 of joint practices with the Vikings.

    Well, considering how rough they looked in the first pre-season game, this should surprise nobody. The Oline is going to be a problem this year and the depth is... Not great. 

    OrionO Orion wrote on
    #34

    @tiamat63 said:

    Well, considering how rough they looked in the first pre-season game, this should surprise

    Yeah, that wasn't good either.  Hopefully they can work things out and become a unit by opening day.  

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  • OrionO Orion

    The Browns OL supposedly did not look good during 11 on 11 drills on day 1 of joint practices with the Vikings.

    Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #35

    @orion said:

    The Browns OL supposedly did not look good during 11 on 11 drills on day 1 of joint practices with the Vikings.

    From what a local beat reporter said today on The Fan, the offense in general has looked very pedestrian. 

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: Stefanski and Watson are a bad fit. I am not optimistic that magically they will be on the same page, and I have some doubts that Ken Dorsey really added much to the overall picture. 

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  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    @orion said:

    The Browns OL supposedly did not look good during 11 on 11 drills on day 1 of joint practices with the Vikings.

    From what a local beat reporter said today on The Fan, the offense in general has looked very pedestrian. 

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: Stefanski and Watson are a bad fit. I am not optimistic that magically they will be on the same page, and I have some doubts that Ken Dorsey really added much to the overall picture. 

    OrionO Orion wrote on
    #36

    @dutch-oven said:

    From what a local beat reporter said today on The Fan, the offense in general has looked very pedestrian. 

    I'd be interested to know how much OL play is involved in that opinion.  I mean, in reality, the OL sets up the play for success...or it doesn't.  We've of course, been through that before...crappy big fat guys not opening holes unless it's for rushers attacking the QB.  

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  • sydS syd wrote on
    #37

    WTF are we gonna do at LT ?

  • sydS syd

    WTF are we gonna do at LT ?

    Bob806B Bob806 wrote on
    #38

    @syd said:

    WTF are we gonna do at LT ?

    I think Stefanski has earned trust. I'm sure it's Wills, and if that's not going to work one of these injured guys will have to step up. 

    I don't think we as fans should panic about it yet. These preseason games stink, but yeah, the injuries are mounting.

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  • OrionO Orion wrote on
    #39

    I bet next April we go LT round 1.  (an entire football season to prove me wrong...and Watson's play could affect that bet)

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  • OrionO Orion

    I bet next April we go LT round 1.  (an entire football season to prove me wrong...and Watson's play could affect that bet)

    Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #40

    @orion said:

    I bet next April we go LT round 1.  (an entire football season to prove me wrong...and Watson's play could affect that bet)

    Left Tackle is definitely a position I could see the Browns going with their first rounder. 

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