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Three biggest position battles at Cleveland Browns training camp

By Josh Brown

WESTFIELD, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Baker Mayfield #6 and the Cleveland Browns huddle up during the joint practice between the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts at Grand Park on August 14, 2019 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
WESTFIELD, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Baker Mayfield #6 and the Cleveland Browns huddle up during the joint practice between the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts at Grand Park on August 14, 2019 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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3. Right Guard

BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 29: Wyatt Teller #77 of the Cleveland Browns exits the field after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 29: Wyatt Teller #77 of the Cleveland Browns exits the field after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Andrew Berry spent the offseason fixing questions along the offensive line. He started by making Jack Conklin rich in free agency to solidify the right tackle position. Then followed that move by taking Jedrick Wills No. 10 overall in the 2020 draft to potentially lock down the left tackle position.

Berry also made some moves to deepen the depth along the line by signing Evan Brown, re-working Chris Hubbard’s contract, and lastly, taking Nick Harris in the fifth round of the draft. Combine those moves with veteran Kendall Lamm, and the offensive line could potentially go from a significant weakness in 2019 to a robust and deep group in 2020. The only question left on the offensive line is who will be the starting right guard. The team has some options.

First on the list is Wyatt Teller. Teller finished last season as the starting right guard, giving him the inside track at the outset of camp. He provided flashes of good play last season but still has work to do if he plans to keep the job in 2020. Conklin could be a key to unlocking Teller’s talent at the position, as he no longer has to cover for the poor play of Hubbard while still trying to do his job.

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Next on the list of candidates is Drew Forbes. Forbes was taken in the 2019 NFL draft and has the physical tools you like in the zone scheme. The one big problem with Forbes is he has yet to play a regular-season snap on the offensive line. The 6-foot-5 and 308 pound guard played tackle for Southeast Missouri St. before coming to Cleveland, so he still has some developing to do. He will need to make the same impression on the new staff he was making in the preseason last year before heading to the injured reserve list for most of the season. The former Sports Illustrated sleeper of the 2019 draft will have his chance to prove he has what it takes to finish off the story and become an NFL starter.

While Teller and Forbes form the head of this position battle, the Browns could give a few other players a chance to leapfrog the competition and take the job. Some think Hubbard may deserve a shot after tanking at right tackle for the last two seasons. While Hubbard has the build and athleticism to make the change, he is likely ticketed to be the other half of the backup tackle group with Lamm. The Browns also have Brown or Harris in the mix at both center and possibly right guard, but both have size limitations that could make playing the position very difficult no matter regardless of talent.

As said previously, the Browns have options, fans and media alike will be scrutinizing every single one.

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