Cleveland Browns: 3 Players that will be key in Week 2
By Randy Gurzi
3. Chris Hubbard, Right Tackle
In Week 1, the offensive line was a mess. Greg Robinson was ejected early for kicking Kenny Vaccarro in the head. He learned afterward he will be fined but not suspended, which is good news for the Browns.
With Robinson out, Cleveland turned to Kendall Lamm, who ended up getting hurt on the play that saw Baker Mayfield sacked for a safety. With him out, Chris Hubbard moved to left tackle and the line was not the same.
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This week, all members of the line will be important but the right tackle is the one to keep an eye on. Hubbard will be facing Leonard Williams this week, and the Jets left defensive end is a matchup nightmare. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 291-pounds, Williams is a disruptive force capable of taking down the runner and the quarterback.
Gregg Williams is the defensive coordinator in New York and the former Cleveland interim head coach is sure to have some tricks up his sleeve. He will likely move Williams some and with them using a 3-4 base, there will be times that Williams goes after the interior blockers.
However, he will have his share of battles with Hubbard and the second-year Brown needs to play to his full potential to help them find a way to keep Mayfield upright.