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Breaking down the 2020 Cleveland Browns: Offensive Line

By Greg Newland

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 3: Chris Hubbard #74, Greg Robinson #78, and Joel Bitonio #75 of the Cleveland Browns lead teammates onto the field before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 3: Chris Hubbard #74, Greg Robinson #78, and Joel Bitonio #75 of the Cleveland Browns lead teammates onto the field before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 24: Jack Conklin #78 of the Tennessee Titans blocks during the first half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on November 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Jaguars 42-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 24: Jack Conklin #78 of the Tennessee Titans blocks during the first half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on November 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Jaguars 42-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Offensive Tackles

Greg Robinson and Chris Hubbard were likely the worst tackle tandem in the NFL last season. While the Browns interior line was strong, the outside pass rush must be slowed down to have any success throwing the ball. Now in 2020, the Browns have two new starters at tackle, and Hubbard goes from an average starting tackle to a tremendous backup swingman.

Jedrick Wills Jr.

The No. 10 overall pick by the Browns from Alabama is a former All-American, Jedrick Wills Jr.  Wills was a right tackle for the Crimson Tide but was protecting the blind side of a left-handed quarterback the last two seasons. Wills was the second tackle taken in this year’s draft that was loaded with offensive tackle talent.

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Offensive line coach Callahan shared that he had Wills rated as the number one tackle prospect.  Wills is average in size and length but possesses a strong punch and quick feet which should all him to transition to left tackle in the NFL. The left tackle position in Cleveland has been a revolving door since the retirement of Joe Thomas, let’s hope under coaching from Callahan and mentorship from Thomas, Wills will be a dominant force at tackle for the next 10 years in brown and orange.

Jack Conklin

No one is happier to have Jack Conklin on the team than Mayfield.  Berry did a tremendous job of signing Conklin to a shorter-term deal that wasn’t overly expensive given his skillset.

After a breakout rookie year which earned Conklin first-team All-Pro honors, Conklin has had some minor setbacks in 2018 and 2019 because of injuries. He only missed seven games in 2018 but was reportedly held back in 2019 from lingering concerns. After a full year to heal, look for Conklin to want to prove his worth after ultimately being dumped by the Tennessee Titans for his back-up.

Conklin fits the Stefanski zone scheme perfectly and will stand a much better chance of blocking T.J. Watt than Hubbard ever did.

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