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Cleveland Browns: 5 2021 Pro Bowl snubs

By Sam Penix

Sep 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) runs the ball as running back Andy Janovich (31) blocks for him against the Washington Football Team during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) runs the ball as running back Andy Janovich (31) blocks for him against the Washington Football Team during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Jack Conklin, RT

Jack Conklin made the All-Pro team as a rookie in 2016, but hasn’t earned any awards since, despite being consistently solid. He was expected by many to receive one of, if not the largest contract for an offensive lineman in NFL history, but the Browns were able to sign him for a modest $42 million over three seasons. This allows Conklin to hit the market again in 2023 to cash in.

In the meantime, he’s having the best season of his career, and it would be a travesty if he were not named the first-team All-Pro right tackle. He now has seven games this season where he has allowed zero pressures, and just four where he has allowed more than one.

Chris Hubbard had a solid 2018, but was bad at RT in 2019. The Browns made it their top priority this offseason to upgrade their offensive line, and Conklin was the first step. Mayfield has grown more comfortable in the pocket this season because he knows he can trust Conklin and company. Conklin’s name is rarely mentioned during games, and that’s a good thing. His signing has been a bargain to this point, even if he wasn’t selected to the Pro Bowl.

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