Two games into the regular season, it appears the Cleveland Browns rookie and coach have met that challenge. All rights reserved.
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Bill Callahan is going to have Jedrick Wills turn into an All-Pro tackle. All rights reserved. 5 things to know about Jedrick Wills Jr., the Browns’ first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft Analysis: Browns confident Jedrick Wills Jr. has the skill set, work ethic to thrive in new challenge Thomas, who is one of the top left tackles in NFL history, isn't just saying that to rile up Browns supporters, either. Mark Humphrey/Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. I went back, and there was only one guy that stood out. The Browns have selected Jedrick Wills Jr. in the 2020 NFL Draft. When Joe Thomas finished his work, however, Wills stood out. ", How will he fit? It'll all depend on how Wills fares in a switch to left tackle.
It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Cleveland Browns selected Jedrick Wills Jr. with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night. Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. didn’t get to showcase his ability for a full week in the Browns’ season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Michael Conroy/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Browns in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft All rights reserved.
"There will not be any sleeping for me tonight because I'm so excited by this pick," Thomas emphatically said in a radio interview with the Cleveland Browns Radio Network. Callahan is regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in the NFL, and Thomas believes Wills will flourish under Callahan's direction.
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"There's no other position on the field that requires smarts and technique so much more than it requires power and strength.
Callahan, who was hired by the Browns in January, has a high pedigree as an offensive line coach and has spent time coaching Pro Bowl linemen in Nick Mangold, Alan Faneca, D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Tyron Smith and Trent Williams. Charlie Neibergall/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. In seven weeks, the new assemblage of Browns players and coaches are expected to return to Berea for their first team reps and on-field practices of 2020.
Brugler, who ranked Wills as his top linemen in his annual pre-draft guide, believes Wills showed quick development in lowering his pad level during passing plays. All rights reserved. This man will come in â and I don't want to make any guarantees â but he is ready to go to the Pro Bowl this year.". Vasha Hunt/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. So, he watched game film on the top four tackle prospects. The explosion that he had. He compared Wills' raw skills to Mitchell Schwartz, who endured a transition from left to right tackle when he was drafted to Cleveland in 2012 and hasn't missed a start in eight seasons split between the Browns and Kansas City Chiefs. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site.
"You don't have enough muscle memory from what you did in college to be untrainable. All rights reserved.
The Browns have selected Jedrick Wills Jr. in the 2020 NFL Draft. The 6th-rounder has all the tools teams covet at the position, The 5th-rounder out of Washington was a mainstay on the Huskies' offensive line. Elliott might be much closer to becoming a starting player than his 3rd-round selection suggests, Delpit's raw talents could be enough for him to have a considerable role in the defense in 2020, © 2020 Cleveland Browns. He's going to have to get better at this,'" Thomas said. "There is nothing that when you watch him on tape makes you go, 'Well, I don't know. His pass protection skills, however, didn't pick up until last season.Â. Draft selection: 1st round (10th overall). Vasha Hunt/Copyright 2019, The Associated Press. Mark my words.
A poor opening week for the Cleveland Browns got even worse in Baltimore. Thomas messaged Wills again as soon as Berry made the pick with his phone number and offered to help Wills with his new team. Thomas, however, has no doubt that Wills can do it.
The finish. "Offensive line coaches, more than any other coach, have an ability to take a player from where they are and increase their production," Thomas said. He played only at right tackle with the Crimson Tide, but the Browns believe his raw talent and athleticism will lead to a smooth transition to the left side.Â. If Wills' transition is seamless, Baker Mayfield won't have to worry much about pressure from his blindside, and the Browns could hold one of the top offensive lines in the AFC. How might Bryant's flashy college career carry over to Cleveland?
All rights reserved. All rights reserved. But rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills was penalized for a false start, pushing the Browns back 5 yards and prompting them to punt.
"When I watch him on film, there is nothing he can't do. How does he play? Wills' footwork, hip movement and hand placement made him an impenetrable blocker at Alabama, where he only allowed only one sack in 39 games and guarded the blindside of Tua Tagovailoa. All rights reserved, Ben Liebenberg/2020 National Football League.
"He's a Hall of Fame player, so why not? It's technique that wins, and coaches teach technique. Jedrick Wills Jr. (born May 17, 1999) is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL).
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He just popped off your screen. But with the virtual offseason and lack of preseason games, turning Jedrick Wills into a left tackle before the season began proved to be a challenge. Browns Breakdowns: What Jedrick Wills Jr. brings to the table Jun 08, 2020 at 02:50 PM. "As soon as I can start that position as fast as possible and kind of send him some videos, get some pointers and clips from his direction, I feel like I will be in good hands," Wills said.
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The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Here’s what to know about the offensive tackle from Alabama: 1. Thomas believes Wills won't have much trouble in the transition with Bill Callahan as his offensive line coach.
The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. NFL and PFF player stats for Cleveland Browns T Jedrick Wills Jr. on Pro Football Focus. Photos: Jedrick Wills Jr. through the years, 14 players to watch during Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft, New Browns OT Jedrick Wills Jr.: 'It's a dream come true', Browns select Alabama OT Jedrick Wills Jr. with No. Michael Conroy/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. He already reached out to Wills on Twitter before the draft began to let him know that Browns EVP of Football Operations and GM Andrew Berry had heavy interest in drafting him.
The Browns entered the game with the NFL's No. All these other guys who were the top tackles had big question marks, in my opinion.
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