3 outlandish predictions for the Cleveland Browns in 2020
By Greg Newland
2. Jedrick Wills makes the Pro-Bowl
Last season the Brown’s biggest struggle was at offensive tackle. Both sides struggled and first-year general manager Andrew Berry cleaned the position up quickly. First, he signed the best free-agent right tackle in Jack Conklin and then followed up by drafting Jedrick Wills out of Alabama at pick no. 10 in the 2020 draft. The former collegiate right tackle will be making the jump to the left side but has the talent to be all-pro at the next level.
Through the first few weeks of camp, Wills looks a bit slow and has missed some easy assignments, but have no fear, he will get better. You must remember that typically a rookie will have a more substantial offseason and four preseason games. Offensive line coach Bill Callahan is as good as any in the business which is another huge positive for Wills.
Wills has looked silly on certain plays thus far, but he will be ready for Week 1. Remember folks, there is a huge difference in the physicality of practice and a game, and it is always much tougher on the offensive line until the game is live. A strong running game will keep defensive ends guessing and Wills will use his quickness to stay ahead of them.
Making the pro-bowl as a rookie left tackle will be extremely difficult, but if the Browns live up to expectations, it is certainly achievable. For so long Browns players haven’t been given a fair shot at accolades because of a poor record. With a recharged Mayfield and system that will be friendly to a rookie tackle, look for it to happen.
The Browns will win 10 games in the regular season and Wills will be rewarded as a big part of the change from 2019. Wills may not be the pro-bowl starter, but any type of invite to the pro-bowl as a rookie is spectacular, but especially at left tackle where so many greats in the league play.