Hue Jackson made one thing clear Thursday: There’s no filling the shoes of Joe Thomas.
There is, however, a massive spot to fill on a Browns offensive line that boasts an experienced interior and a new face at right tackle, former Steeler Chris Hubbard. The Browns coach and general manager John Dorsey identified three players on the current roster, including last year’s starting right tackle, Shon Coleman, as the first wave of candidates to fill a spot occupied by Thomas since the start of the 2007 season.
“Somebody has to go play left tackle, there is no question, but do you really replace a Hall of Fame player in the organization?