Cleveland Browns: Final 53-man roster prediction
By Randy Gurzi
Offensive Line (10): Joel Bitonio, Austin Corbett, J.C. Tretter, Kevin Zeitler, Chris Hubbard, Greg Robinson, Desmond Harrison, Austin Reiter, Earl Watford
Kevin Zeitler returning to action was huge. This is one of the better guards in the game and he will open plenty of holes for their talented running backs. Chris Hubbard next to him is just a solid right tackle who shows up every day and quietly does his job. He’s not perfect, but he’s not going to cost you games.
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The big cut here is Shon Coleman. Originally thought to be the starting left tackle for the Browns, Coleman was benched in favor of moving Joel Bitonio to that position. Austin Corbett then became the starting left guard which means they need a different backup plan at center — thus the addition of Austin Reiter to the final spot.
Desmond Harrison earned the swing tackle spot and it won’t be long until he’s the blindside protector full-time. Next season’s line could have him next to Bitonio — back at his true spot at left guard — and Corbett as the center of the future.
Greg Robinson also makes the team as his experience at tackle is valuable. Earl Watford was an underrated move and provides a huge upgrade over Spencer Drango who was becoming a liability on the field.