NFL 2015 first-round preseason grades
Aug 29, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Travis Benjamin (11) is congratulated by offensive tackle Cameron Erving (74) after he ran the ball back for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
C+. <p>Center Alex Mack is not expected to stay with the Browns once the 2015 season is over. So when Cameron Erving moved to center at Florida State last year and played well, they paid attention. And when he was on the board at No. 19 overall, the Browns knew he was their man and picked him.</p> <p>But the Browns have a solid offensive line as Mack is still under contract for the team now. So they’re looking for a place to put him as so far, they’ve had him at right tackle and most recently at right guard. And Erving has actually looked like a solid offensive lineman throughout the preseason.</p><div class=. OL. Cleveland Browns. CAMERON ERVING
He’s opened up holes for his running backs and done a good job of protecting quarterback Johnny Manziel. But the fact that he was protecting Manziel tells you his good work was against the twos. I don’t give players a whole lot of credit for doing well against the opposing team’s twos.
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Center Alex Mack is not expected to stay with the Browns once the 2015 season is over. So when Cameron Erving moved to center at Florida State last year and played well, they paid attention. And when he was on the board at No. 19 overall, the Browns knew he was their man and picked him.
But the Browns have a solid offensive line as Mack is still under contract for the team now. So they’re looking for a place to put him as so far, they’ve had him at right tackle and most recently at right guard. And Erving has actually looked like a solid offensive lineman throughout the preseason.
He’s opened up holes for his running backs and done a good job of protecting quarterback Johnny Manziel. But the fact that he was protecting Manziel tells you his good work was against the twos. I don’t give players a whole lot of credit for doing well against the opposing team’s twos.
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