Cleveland Browns: Ranking each 2018 position group

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BEREA, OH – MAY 17: Cleveland Browns draft pick Joel Bitonio #75 works out during the Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp on May 17, 2014 at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)
BEREA, OH – MAY 17: Cleveland Browns draft pick Joel Bitonio #75 works out during the Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp on May 17, 2014 at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images) /

2. Offensive Line

Even with the retirement of Joe Thomas, this is still a very solid group of linemen. This group helped an efficient rushing offense that was underutilized become a strength for the team.

Joel Bitonio and Kevin Zeitler are very good guards that will become anchors for the line. J.C. Tretter should play better after a full season of working with the two guards.

There are questions at the tackle spots, as both are newcomers to the team. Chris Hubbard followed Todd Haley to Cleveland, and he will be the starting right tackle. He is a mauler that has the athleticism to perform well in pass protection.

Austin Corbett will be tasked with replacing Thomas, but has the technique that should transition well into the NFL. There are concerns that he is better suited inside, but has the potential to be a solid tackle.