Joe Thomas Calls Out Browns’ OL Failures
The Cleveland Browns finished last season with the NFL’s lowest scoring output at just 258 points.
Despite that historic struggle, the front office chose not to make significant personnel changes this offseason.
The decision left many questioning the team’s offensive strategy and their approach to building through the draft.
Browns legend Joe Thomas recently appeared on 92.3 The Fan and offered pointed criticism about how Cleveland has constructed its offensive line.
Thomas emphasized that building a strong unit requires volume and patience, something he believes the organization has lacked in recent years.
“If you want to be able to build a strong, dominant offensive line, you just gotta take a lot of shots (in the draft)…that’s something the Browns haven’t really done a whole lot of,” Thomas said.
"If you want to be able to build a strong, dominant offensive line, you just gotta take a lot of shots (in the draft)...that's something the Browns haven't really done a whole lot of."
🚨 @joethomas73 w/ @NickWilsonSays and @JPeterlin on priority that #Browns should place on OL pic.twitter.com/UJBfHnGgIM — 92.3 The Fan (@923TheFan) October 17, 2025
The former Browns offensive tackle explained that evaluating college linemen remains difficult because many programs now run spread offenses.
The transition to the NFL presents a steep learning curve for these players.
He noted that offensive line techniques are fundamentally unnatural, requiring linemen to move backward while pushing and lifting with proper hip mechanics.
Unlike other positions learned from childhood, line play demands years of repetition to master.
The Browns have relied heavily on veteran linemen in recent years, but that approach has created long-term problems.
Thomas pointed to the Deshaun Watson era as a turning point, where significant cap space went to one player while other positions suffered.
That strategy ultimately failed, and now Cleveland faces a roster filled with aging veterans and limited draft capital.
The combination of fading talent and fewer developmental options has left the Browns in a difficult rebuilding phase.
Jarren Duran Praises 9-Year-Old Zayin Berry for Heroic Act of Saving Abused Cat: 'True Example of Courage and Compassion'
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Yuma, AZ - October 15, 2025 - Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has publicly praised 9-year-old Zayin Berry of Yuma, Arizona, for his courageous act of saving a cat from abuse at a local skatepark. Berry, who recently earned the title of "ASPCA Kid of the Year," traded his own skateboard to ensure the safety of a helpless animal, a gesture that has earned him widespread admiration.
"I've heard a lot about Zayin's incredible act, and I think it's just amazing," Duran said in an emotional statement. "For a young kid to step up like that, to make such a selfless decision to help an animal in need, it really shows the kind of courage and heart he has. Zayin is a true example of kindness in action."
The incident occurred when Zayin spotted a cat being abused at the skatepark. Without hesitation, Zayin traded his beloved skateboard to the abuser in exchange for the cat's freedom, later naming the cat "Peaches" after ensuring its safety. The young boy's selfless actions not only saved the cat's life but also brought attention to the importance of compassion and standing up for those who cannot protect themselves.
"I just wanted to make sure Peaches was okay," Zayin said in a statement. "I knew I had to help her, so I gave up my skateboard. It felt like the right thing to do."
Duran, who has been an advocate for community service and positive role models, shared his admiration for Zayin's bravery. "It's people like Zayin who make the world better," Duran added. "He didn't think twice about doing what was right, even if it meant giving something important to him. That's the kind of character we need more of."
Zayin's actions have inspired not only the local community in Yuma but also countless others who have learned about his heroic gesture. His willingness to sacrifice something he valued to help an innocent animal serves as a reminder of the power of compassion and standing up for what is right.
