| Sat Jun 14 2014 | 11:34 | Browns believe Schwartz will 'excel' in ZBS | ||||
The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot said the Browns staff believes OT Mitchell Schwartz will "excel" in new OC Kyle Shanahan's zone blocking scheme. | ||||||
Coach Mike Pettine hinted Schwartz could be moved to guard early in the offseason, but it appears Schwartz will stick at right tackle while OG John Greco mans the right guard spot. At 6-5, 320, Schwartz is more of a mauler than the athletic lineman one would expect to thrive in a zone blocking scheme. The Browns need their offensive line to take a step forward if they are going to improve on their bottom-five rushing performance from a year ago. | ||||||
| Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer | ||||||
| Tue Apr 29 2014 | 17:48 | Mitchell Schwartz hopes to remain at tackle | ||||
Browns OL Mitchell Schwartz hopes to remain at right tackle. | ||||||
Coach Mike Pettine has broached the idea of Schwartz moving to guard. "I have only played tackle here for two years and going back into college," Schwartz said. However, Schwartz hinted he would not protest too strongly were the move made. Schwartz has remained at right tackle for voluntary workouts, but his position will ultimately depend on what the Browns do during the draft. | ||||||
| Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer | ||||||
| Tue Mar 25 2014 | 09:06 | Browns could move RT Schwartz to guard | ||||
Coach Mike Pettine says the Browns could move RT Mitchell Schwartz to guard. | ||||||
Cleveland hasn't seemed comfortable with the idea of Schwartz sticking at right tackle since the season ended. He gave up 11 sacks and 35 hurries in pass protection in 2013. The Browns don't currently have a capable replacement for Schwartz at right tackle but could find one in May's draft. | ||||||
| Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Feb 19 2014 | 14:52 | Browns RT Schwartz could face competition | ||||
The Akron Beacon-Journal indicates Brown RT Mitchell Schwartz could face competition for his job. | ||||||
Schwartz has started all 32 games at right tackle since being the No. 37 overall pick in the 2012 draft. He had a respectable season in 2013, grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 13 right tackle. However, Schwartz gave up 11 sacks and 35 hurries in pass protection. The Browns could do better, but they have more pressing needs at right guard and potentially center if Alex Mack leaves. | ||||||
| Source: Akron Beacon-Journal | ||||||
| Fri Aug 3 2012 | 08:42 | Mitchell Schwartz locking in at right tackle | ||||
No. 37 overall pick Mitchell Schwartz appears to have secured the starting right tackle job. | ||||||
| Source: Akron Beacon-Journal | ||||||
| Tue May 22 2012 | 12:12 | Mitchell Schwartz practicing with second-team | ||||
No. 37 pick OT Mitchell Schwartz was running as the Browns' second-team RT in Browns OTAs on Tuesday. | ||||||
G/T Oniel Cousins got the first-team reps. Schwartz is fully expected to start this season, but the Browns are adopting the "earn it" approach with their rookies, going so far as to give Colt McCoy the first reps at quarterback. Cousins isn't guaranteed a roster spot. | ||||||
| Source: Tony Grossi on Twitter | ||||||