Daily Dawg Tags: How Jack Conklin perfectly fits the Cleveland Browns
By Dan Justik
The Daily Dawg Tags brings you all the Cleveland Browns news you need to know, including why Jack Conklin perfectly fits into the offense.
When Andrew Berry took over as the Cleveland Browns general manager, it was well-known that his first priority would be to improve the offensive line. Berry had options in both free agency and the draft, but he took his first opportunity to add a lineman by signing Jack Conklin.
It did not take too long after the NFL’s legal tampering period started on Monday when the Browns came to an agreement with Conklin. After agreeing to a three-year, $42 million deal, Conklin will be Cleveland’s starting right tackle for at least the next three seasons.
Conklin will instantly be an upgrade at right tackle where Chris Hubbard had major issues in pass protection. He was better as a run blocker, but Conklin will also provide improvement in that area as well.
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Today’s featured article breaks down why the Browns valued Conklin and why the 25-year-old is a perfect fit for Kevin Stefanski’s offense.
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"Conklin solidifies the right side of the line by bringing a dominating run blocking mindset and sound pass blocking technique to Cleveland. He’s a perfect match for what Stefanski wants to run: Wide zone."
Conklin has received sim criticism for his pass blocking and that he benefited from receiving extra help. However, his strengths as a play-action pass blocker and his athleticism and strength to take over as a reliable wide-zone run scheme blocker makes him a perfect match in the Browns offense.
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