Elliot Kennel writes that Austin Corbett has finally been demoted from starting Right Guard (he's listed as the number 2 center).
Elliot saw a different Depth Chart than the Our Lads one I use, and his might have been more recent.
Ourlads has Kush as both the starting Right Guard and the backup center, with Corbett number 2 at Right Guard.
Elliot's has Corbett as the number 2 Center, period. I have to lean towards Elliot's chart here, since it sounded like it came from the team itself and was more recent.
It is looking worse and worse for Austin Corbett, and Elliot isn't overreacting when he says that this is looking like a major disappointment. Because Corbett was drafted at the very top of the second round in 2017, that would make him a bust.
It doesn't mean the guy can't play, or become a starter, or even bloom late and become a star; but that's what you hope to get out of an Offensive Lineman drafted in the third round or lower.
Elliot did assume too much, however:
I haven't heard how well Corbett is doing at Center, but do know that this is where he's been getting the bulk of his reps.
Tretter's Brinks truck will be backing up after the 2019 season, and it is possible that he will leave.
Elliott says that Corbett could be on his way to the chopping block here, as he'll be due over 2.5 mil in 2020. If he hasn't turned into a starter, or at least "go-to" depth at 2 or more positions, that's right.
But Austin Corbett is only entering his second season, and the Center position is unique. In fact, most top centers have been mediocre guards.
I'm telling Elliott and you that it's too early to shovel dirt on Austin Corbett the Center.
John Dorsey does have a lot of influence here (not a bad thing! Ex-player, real football guy, speaks the language ok?).
Austin Corbett will be given every opportunity to live up to his lofty draft status before he is kicked to the curb, and it is very possible that he can be at least an above average center.
All centers need to be genuine athletes. Elliott himself mentions Corbett's ability to pull and run around, but seems to think that this only matters for guards.
Well, Centers can pull, too! It's atypical, but not uncommon. More importantly, in zone blocking schemes, the center is often going downfield hunting little guys in space.
Centers rotate back to intercept edge-rushers getting around their tackles, and...
Well it's still quite possible that Austin Corbett could become an exceptional center, and even conceivably replace JC Tretter (saving 8+ mil in cap space) in 2020.
...or not. That was not a prediction. Just a "waitaminnit" for Elliott.
I'm using this link because Thomas Moore wrote the article. The guy Thomas quoted was an emotionally governed, Steelers hyperhomer spazz.
It is idiotic to call all the hype surrounding the 2019 Browns "rediculous". What is rediculous is the fact that guys this dumb get on the air.
To redundanizationalize, I have objectively projected the Steelers and Ravens (in that order) as "matches" for the Browns in 2019.
Steelers and Ravens fans can't be blamed for feeling insulted and irked by most of the experts predicting that the 2019 Browns will win the AFC North.
But if you say that this is "rediculous" because of history and "it's still the Browns", you need a brain transplant.
Reports from the Colts vs Browns' scrimmage are pretty positive from the Browns' perspective.
Andrew Luck isn't participating, and this matters, but Jacoby Brissett is no joke. Some feel he's a top 20 NFL QB. Others think he's less than that.
But I digress: Both the Colts and the Browns pundits are reporting positive news. This is because of how the practices are structured.
Based on what coverage from both sides I've read, I think the Browns look better overall (just an opinion).
I can't find the damn article again, but Baker Mayfield waxed poetic in re Rashard Higgins, and it was impressive:
Mayfield cut right to the chase and broke it down: Rashard Higgins is not a "burner", but is a guy who will be in the right place at the right time.
Baker called Higgins a "back shoulder guy" (you people don't get how rare such comments are from any QB or coach).
Baker Mayfield was so refreshingly open and honest!!! How can you hate this guy, even if he bashed Duke Johnson and made an ass of himself picking on Hue Jackson?
Anyhoo, nobody gets this: the "back shoulder" comment labeled Higgins a deep threat zzzinngg!!!
Baker Mayfield...he is special. Psychologically as well as physically. I can't emphasize this enough for the permabashers, Ravens/Steelers/Bengals homers and dart-throwing parrotpundits:
Baker Mayfield is as good as any QB in the NFL NOW. Not "eventually" or "in time".
I can't fathom most of you people! How the hell can you rationalize yourselves into the ROOKIE Baker Mayfield not doing what he DID in 2018, and expecting him to decline somehow...duh "sophomore slump" or something?
Baker Mayfield is a "Franchise Quarterback" squared. RIght now.
He will improve over time, of course.
It's idiotic that detractors cite Freddie Kitchens and...well just him (as you know he'll like sorta cave in to the pressure of Head Coachery and stuff or something?)
I have compared Freddie Kitchens to Donald Trump. Regardless of your politics, you should "get" that Freddie Kitchens is way smarter than lots of people think he is.
The 2019 Browns are rightfully projected to win the AFC North.
Deal with it.
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