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JC Tretter can stabilize the center position if he stays healthy

By Joel W. Cade

Aug 12, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers center JC Tretter (73) during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 17-11. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers center JC Tretter (73) during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 17-11. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns center Anthony Fabiano (61) prepares to snap the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns center Anthony Fabiano (61) prepares to snap the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

JC Tretter’s career has been hampered by injuries.

In 2013 Tretter spent his rookie season on injured reserve after breaking his ankle during OTAs. Reportedly, he was participating in a fumble drill when the injury occurred. The injury kept Tretter from playing his entire rookie season.

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The 2014 season was not without injury. About a week before the season opener, Tretter injured his knee and missed half the season before coming back to the lineup.

In 2015 Tretter played in 16 games, making three starts. Heading into 2016 he was regarded as the Packers’ starting center.

But the injuries returned in 2016. He suffered a sprained MCL and missed nine games. In January, he had a procedure done on his knee and should be ready for upcoming OTAs.

When healthy, his play has been outstanding. The problem is, he has not shown the ability to be available.

The multiple injuries should not be a serious concern for Browns fans as the injuries are ones that Tretter can fully recover from. The concern is the history of continued injuries. His injury history means that the Browns must have a longterm plan in place before the 2017 NFL season.

Overall, Tretter should be viewed as a bridge player to a longterm solution. Although his age suggests he could be a longterm answer for the position, his injury history makes entertaining such a possibility out of the question. Even if he were to be healthy all of 2017, the Browns must begin looking for a player to eventually take over the position.

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A player on the Browns roster who has the talent and intelligence to become a Tretter type of player is Anthony Fabiano. One could conclude that Tretter is a bridge to Fabiano, especially if the Browns pass on center in the draft.

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