Another sign of a great season and a great future....Not only did the Cleveland Browns exceed all expectations and finish 10-6, just missing the playoffs, but rookie left tackle Joe Thomas was named to the 2008 NFL Pro Bowl. The left tackle, typically guarding the right handed quarterback's blind side, is the most important position on the offensive line and finding a good left tackle is tough. Finding a great one is tougher and the Browns hit a home run with Thomas. They did pass over Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson, but the O-line was a more pressing need and Peterson has had some injury issues. Overall number one pick JaMarcus Russel did a whole bunch of nothing in his rookie season (373 yards passing, 2 TDs, 4 INTs, paltry 55.9 QB rating) and number two pick Calvin Johnson, the latest Lions wideout selection had 756 yards receiving and 4 TDs, not a bad season but hardly a great one. With a franchise left tackle, a supreme specimen at tight end in Kellen Winslow, a budding superstar at wideout in Braylon Edwards, and two good quarterbacks the Browns seemed poised to threaten for the AFC North in 2008. If they can pick up some defensive players in free agency and the draft, they will become the team to beat next year in the North. Of course that is a pretty big if...
GO BROWNS!
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