The 10th-year left tackle has spent his entire NFL career in Cleveland. His number of offensive snaps missed in that span equals the number of playoff games in which he’s appeared — zero — despite Pro Football Hall of Fame-caliber individual play; Thomas was named Tuesday to his 10th Pro Bowl.
Rivers read about Thomas’ toughness.
He read about his pride.
While the Chargers quarterback follows the same routine to prepare for any opponent, regardless of record, his increased sense of Thomas as the heart to the Browns franchise only enhanced his appreciation for a forthcoming matchup.