The Cleveland Browns do not need to find Joe Thomas’ heir apparent. Thomas is playing at an extremely high level. He is showing small signs of regression but Thomas’ regression is better than most people’s careers. So, let’s just put the “finding Joe Thomas’ successor” talk on hold.
It was surprising to see the Browns take an offensive tackle in the fifth round when the team selected Roderick Johnson. With left tackle established and a right tackle competition heading into camp, taking another offensive tackle is a bit unusual.
Most NFL rosters only carry three tackles during the season.