Left guard Joel Bitonio is willing Frank Ragnow Jersey , but not necessarily eager to succeed his close friend at the position.”If they want me to do that, like, cool, whatever makes the Browns better,” Bitonio said. ”But I think left tackle is the toughest spot on the line, and
after playing left guard for four years, going on five now, it would definitely
be different.”I don’t think it’s a thing where I have to volunteer for the spot Isaiah Oliver Jersey , but if we get down the line and something needs to happen, we’ll see what happens there.”Though Bitonio isn’t a household name outside of Cleveland, he is one of a handful of known quantities on a team that went winless in 2017 and is 1-31 in
two seasons under coach Hue Jackson.The 6-foot-4, 305-pounder was a second alternate for the Pro Bowl and did not miss a play last year, helping the Browns average 4.46 yards per rush to rank
sixth in the NFL.Offensive line coach Bob Wylie acknowledged that bumping Bitonio, an All-Mountain West left tackle at Nevada, to the outside is tempting, but not
palatable because it would simultaneously create a weakness at guard.”The state of the left tackle is our state of the union Denzel Ward Jersey ,” Wylie said. ”But (moving Bitonio) is the last option. If you were going to go from A down, that would be Z. That would be
Z.”Thomas was the face of the franchise for 11 seasons, earning 10 Pro Bowl selections and playing 10,363 consecutive snaps before suffering a career-ending
torn left triceps last Oct. 22 against Tennessee.Third-year pro Shon Coleman has the first shot to fill his shoes, while second-rounder Austin Corbett and former No. 2 overall pick Greg Robinson are in
the mix. Coleman was pulled off the field Sunday during practice and received an
audible scolding by Jackson.Center JC Tretter, right guard Kevin Zeitler and Bitonio each expressed hope that one of the top three candidates can win the job and keep their three-man
interior unit intact.”I’m excited to work with them again and, hopefully, be a dominant inside group Cheap Kerryon Johnson Jersey ,” said Bitonio, a second-round selection by Cleveland in 2014. ”I’ve become really good friends with JC and Kevin, so we’re
kind of bonding and I think the sky is the limit. We’re continuing to grow
together.”Tretter said the uncertainty at left tackle hasn’t affected Bitonio during training camp, nor does he expect it to, because he is a ”real pro.”Jackson wants to make a decision before the Browns’ third preseason game on Aug. 23 against the Eagles, putting Coleman on the hot seat to produce or force
the staff to contemplate option Z.”I know that Joel will do anything for the football team, but hopefully we do not have to go to that,” Jackson said. ”But if we do Breeland Speaks Chiefs Jersey , we do. Once we get a feel for what we have there, then as a group we’ve got to make a decision on how to continue to move
forward.”Bitonio is hoping for the best, and hoping to stay where he feels most comfortable. All 47 of his NFL games have been played as a starting left
guard.”Right now, I’m really focused on playing left guard and trying to get whoever is playing next to me ready to play left tackle,” he said. ”I think
anything else is something that’s pretty far down the line.”NOTESRookie QB Baker Mayfield impressed Jackson with several sharp passes. ”Baker is deadly accurate with the ball,” the coach said. ”He’s an outstanding listener
who has been everything a quarterback can be for an organization so far.” . DE
Myles Garrett, the top overall pick in 2017, and RB Duke Johnson were given the
day off Harold Landry Titans Jersey , along with LB Jamie Collins. WR Corey Coleman also was scheduled to rest, but declined the offer. . Former Ohio State football
coach Jim Tressel attended the late afternoon practice.—POSITIVES??xplosive vertical threat who projects well in the slot.??as the speed to chew up yards and take the top off a defense.??xperienced kick returner
with a 92-yard touchdown on his resume.??oes a great job finding zones and could
be a dangerous threat on option routes in the pros.??andled a big role in an
all-pass offense and never backed down from the spotlight.? ? ?NEGATIVES??hort
and small (5'9 ?", 181 lbs) frame.??an get pushed around in his route tree and
has to be protected by his alignment pre-snap.??an in a scheme dominated by
space and hasn't been asked to make plays in traffic.??mall frame and timid
style of play had one scout tell us he's soft.??eams are concerned about
durability in the pros.? ? ??OVERALLKeke Coutee is a fun prospect with the speed
and stretch game to be an asset in an offense that needs a vertical player in a
three- or four-receiver set. He does bring value as a kick returner, but a small
frame and questions about toughness hurt his grade.? ? ?GRADE: 5.95 (Round 4)PRO
PLAYER COMPARISON: Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks.
