Cleveland Browns: Biggest questions heading into camp
By Dan Justik
How will Shon Coleman perform at left tackle?
The Browns felt that they needed to upgrade the right tackle position, so they signed Chris Hubbard to replace Shon Coleman. But after not finding a replacement for Joe Thomas in free agency, the Browns were forced to move Coleman over to left tackle.
During summer mini-camp, the Browns had Coleman lined up as the starting left tackle. Cleveland drafted Austin Corbett, but his body-type may best suited to be on the interior instead of at tackle.
Although Coleman has been leading the way at left tackle, the Browns would not have signed Greg Robinson late in the off-season if they were not concerned about Coleman’s play at left tackle.
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Coleman started all 16 games at right tackle, but struggled to limit bad plays. The question is if moving to the left side will make him feel more comfortable, thus improving his play.
Thomas has helped Coleman throughout the off-season, likely trying to work on his technique to maximize the talent that he has.
The left tackle competition will certainly heat up during training camp, with Corbett likely getting an extended look playing at tackle. If Corbett can show that he can handle playing at tackle in the NFL, Coleman will need to play well to hold onto the starting left tackle job.