Cleveland Browns: Bill Callahan back in facility
By Grant Puskar
Cleveland Browns OL coach Bill Callahan back in the building
After having to miss the big playoff win against the Steelers, Cleveland Browns offensive line coach Bill Callahan is back in the building today after being all clear of COVID-19.
This season has been an amazing year for the Browns, a lot of their success lies in the hands of Callahan, more than I think some may realize. All season long, the Browns have had one of the top offensive lines in the entire league, if not the best.
In a game full of doubt with players and coaches out in which just happened to be the biggest game in the last 20 years for the Browns, the Browns were without Joel Bitonio for the entire game, and Jack Conklin for most of the game as he left with a hamstring injury.
What did the backups do? Allow zero sacks on quarterback Baker Mayfield against one of the top pass rushing defenses in the entire league.
Blake Hance played after Michal Dunn, who started in place of Bitonio was hurt, and Baker Mayfield had to introduce himself to Hance the same day they were set to play in the biggest playoff game in years. Tackle Kendall Lamm entered for the injured Conklin and handled himself pretty well blocking T.J Watt.
Getting Callahan back will be big time for the Browns as they get set to take on the Chiefs. The Chiefs defense is nothing too crazy as well.
The Chiefs allow the 16th most yards per game in the entire league, so they are right in the middle of the road. I think the 10 point spread is a bit much and it should be a good game come Sunday.