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Cleveland Browns: Way too early 53-man roster prediction

By Randy Gurzi

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 30, 2018: Running back Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs onto the field prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens on December 30, 2018 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore won 26-24. (Photo by: 2018 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 30, 2018: Running back Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs onto the field prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens on December 30, 2018 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore won 26-24. (Photo by: 2018 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 23: David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates his touchdown with Greg Robinson #78 and Darren Fells #88 during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line (9):

Greg Robinson, Joel Bitonio, J.C. Tretter, Austin Corbett, Chris Hubbard, Desmond Harrison, Kendall Lamm, Eric Kush, Bryan Witzmann

This line hinges on two key players in 2019 — Greg Robinson and Austin Corbett. By trading away Kevin Zeitler, the team is putting a lot of faith in Corbett to be able to handle the job. They did draft him at No. 33 overall, so he has the pedigree, he just has to put it all together. As for Robinson, the team showed faith by paying him $7 million (with an option to make $9 million) and by not drafting a tackle early. If both play to expectations, this line should be just fine.

As for the rest of the group, Joel Bitonio is a stud and J.C. Tretter has been a great signing at center. Chris Hubbard was a big signing last season but there were some questions about his play. Nevertheless, he did well enough in 2018 to get the job done for the most part.

On the bench, they add Kendall Lamm who will be the swing tackle. Desmond Harrison started eight games as a rookie and has the potential to start more going forward but there’s still some development to do. Eric Kush has experience as a guard and center so he will fill that role. Bryan Witzmann is in line to make the team now, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him pushed out eventually.

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