Tag: Wyatt Teller

Browns guard Wyatt Teller believes Deshaun Watson can be special again

The Pro Bowler still believes in Watson

The start to Deshaun Watson and his time with the Cleveland Browns hasn’t been what the team envisioned when they traded multiple premium picks for the quarterback. His first season was only six games after serving an 11-game suspension extension. He then only played six games last year due to injury.

While appearing on the Go Long TD show, Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller talked about how he truly believes Watson can still be special on the field.

“I’ll tell you this right now. I’ve seen glimpses, I’ve seen flashes of absolute greatness. Patty Mahomes is a once-in-a-lifetime guy. I mean, he’s insane. … I believe that Deshaun has that. I truly do.”

Cleveland has lofty expectations this year after winning 11 games in 2023, and they need Watson to be a franchise quarterback to reach them. Teller is correct, there have been glimpses but it’s time for Watson to show those aren’t just a mirage.

Browns: Wyatt Teller talks about the difference between Bill Callahan and Andy Dickerson

What does the veteran see as the difference between the two?

The Cleveland Browns did the right thing, letting former offensive line coach Bill Callahan leave to join his son after he became the head coach of the Tennessee Titans. How many chances could you get to do something like that? In the end, the team lost one of the greatest coaches ever to coach the offensive line and replaced him with a well-respected coach in Andy Dickerson.

During last week’s OTA practice, veteran right guard Wyatt Teller was asked about the difference in coaching styles between the two.

“Yeah, well, I would say Bill (Callahan) was pretty hands-on. He’d get in your face if you messed up, but no, very much so. It’s just a very different energy. You know, Bill, I don’t think Bill wasn’t – I mean, he would raise his voice, but he wasn’t the one who’s screaming. Usually he’d get coach (Scott) Peters to start screaming at us if we really messed up, but no, you know, Coach Andy (Dickerson), he’s awesome. You know, he’s getting after us, making sure we’re running, making sure that we’re going to the right places and everything like that. I mean, that doesn’t change from coach to coach. But, yeah, no, it’s a little bit of a transition. It’s different. But at the end of the day, he learned under Bill. So, a lot of his techniques, a lot of his jargon is Bill stuff.”

As Teller noted, Dickerson did some learning with Callahan, and having similar techniques and jargon will help for a smooth transition between the two in 2024.

Former Bills OL Wyatt Teller says he sees Buffalo fans everywhere (video)

Teller was talking to Dion:

Wyatt Teller was traded once upon a time by the Bills.

Now with the Browns, he’s an All-Pro offensive lineman. Bills general manager Brandon Beane has admitted his mistake there, perhaps that’s why Teller still seems to have a soft spot for his first team.

Or maybe it’s because being drafted is a dream come true and the Bills made that happen for him.

Regardless, Teller admits what many know already: Bills Mafia travels well… and he means just in general.

A clip surfaced of Teller talking to Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins during the 2024 Pro Bowl. During their chat, he said to Dawkins that he always notices Bills fans when he travels.

Check out the conversation below:

[lawrence-related id=131886,131881,131874]

Browns RG Wyatt Teller shows off strength in Pro Bowl gauntlet

Cleveland Browns RG Wyatt Teller displayed his strength during the tire flip portion of the NFL Pro Bowl Gridiron Gauntlet

The Cleveland Browns continued to impress at the Pro Bowl this past weekend. On Sunday night, Wyatt Teller showed off his strength as he propelled the AFC team to victory in the tire flip part of the gridiron gauntlet obstacle course.

Teller flipped the tire 20 yards down the field with ease. It’s unclear how much the tire weighed, but it looks like a lot. 

Teller was facing off against his NFC counterpart, Chris Lindstrom of the Atlanta Falcons. Watching the two shove the tire was a reminder of how easy they make pancakes look. Talk about some extra gym motivation this week. 

Teller was a late addition to the Pro Bowl after Joel Bitonio dropped out to focus on healing from a brutal season. Bitonio made the last six Pro Bowls during his career. This Pro Bowl was Teller’s third selection of his career, and you can see how much fun the veteran lineman had all weekend. 

[lawrence-auto-related count=5]

Browns get two more players added to the Pro Bowl roster

Two more Browns to the Pro Bowl.

After originally being named as alternates, the Cleveland Browns will see linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and offensive guard join the other five nominees at the Pro Bowl.

Owusu-Koramoah and Teller will tag along with defensive end Myles Garrett, tight end David Njoku, offensive guard Wyatt Teller, cornerback Denzel Ward, and wide receiver Amari Cooper. All-in-all, seven players from the Cleveland roster will represent the Browns at the all-star affair.

Owusu-Koramoah is coming off of a breakout season where he amassed the most tackles for loss of any linebacker in the NFL. He added two interceptions to his box score as well, proving to be a blur on the field under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.

Teller played perhaps his best season of football this year, which is a positive thing to say about a guy who has already been to two other Pro Bowls.

While the Pro Bowl is no longer what it used to be, it is a positive sign for the future of the Browns for so many players to be recognized around the league.

[lawrence-auto-related count=5 category=646863720]

Browns RG Wyatt Teller receives praise on The Pat McAfee Show

Cleveland Browns RG Wyatt Teller receives praise from A.Q. Shipley on the Pat McAfee Show

Cleveland Browns starting right guard Wyatt Teller received praise on The Pat McAfee Show. Former NFL lineman A.Q. Shipley showed the spotlight on Teller during his weekly In the Trenches segment. Teller was the puller on a power play and was the star of the show. One can tell how the run gets its name after watching Teller.

The former All-Pro wraps around the left side of the offensive line and lines up multiple Jaguars defenders to hit. Teller delivered a powerful one-arm punch to the linebacker Devin Lloyd sending him flying into safety Rayshawn Jenkins and knocking both players over.

The members of the Pat McAfee Show were amazed by the violence generated by Teller. How can one not be amazed when watching Teller? He’s a bully, a dancing bear, a throwback of the road graders who have paved the way for running backs for over a century. Teller is the embodiment of everything that makes football the perfect sport. He’s intelligent, technical, and strong. He’s a joy to watch in the brown and orange. He deserves another All-Pro award after this season.

[lawrence-auto-related count=5]

6 Browns who are being snubbed from deserving Pro Bowl opportunities

The Browns have some hilarious omissions in the current Pro Bowl votes…

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero released the current standings in terms of Pro Bowl voting as we have just five weeks to go in the season. And to the dismay of the Cleveland Browns, there are numerous snubs left off of the list. Players like cornerback Denzel Ward and offensive tackle Dawand Jones have been cornerstones of Cleveland’s success this season as they sit at 7-5 on the year.

And yet neither are currently in the top-10 in voting at their respective positions.

The Pro Bowl has been known to be a popularity contest as memorable names tend to get the benefit of the doubt over more deserving breakout candidates. However, Ward has been there and done that before, and yet he is still left off the list at this point.

Ward and Jones are not the only ones, however. Here are six total Browns who deserve more love amongst the rest of the nation and their peers.

Browns Studs and Duds: Who showed up and disappeared in loss vs. Rams?

A look at the five most impactful people in the Cleveland Browns loss to the Los Angeles Rams in week 13 of the NFL season.

The Cleveland Browns return to the city without a win from their two weeks out west, wrapping up the trip against the Los Angeles Rams. The team comes back injured and badly bruised. The injuries became insurmountable as they finished the remaining Browns’ stars: Myles Garrett, Denzel Ward, and Amari Cooper. The team returns home to lick their wounds as they prepare for the Jaguars and a battle for wildcard positioning. Wide receiver Elijah Moore had his best game as a Brown, and guard Wyatt Teller continues to stack weeks.

The Browns were competitive against a well-coached Rams team for the first three quarters. The Browns stuck to their roots and showed an effective play-action passing attack off the backs of an inefficient run game. The Browns were unable to generate much offense outside of those staple concepts. 

Joe Flacco did an admirable job quarterbacking the Browns after signing with the team’s practice squad just weeks ago. However, the unfamiliarity between the quarterback and offense hamstrung the Browns in obvious passing situations. The Browns will need to spend the week deciding if they want to start Flacco or Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday. Flacco played well enough to beg the question as the Browns are desperate for any offense. 

In this week’s studs and duds, we look at five difference-makers in the loss against the Rams.

[lawrence-auto-related count=5]

PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ offensive players vs. Rams

The passing offense looked as good as it has in awhile

It wasn’t enough to get the win as the defense struggled on the road again but the passing offense looked solid in Los Angeles against the Rams on Sunday. The Cleveland Browns passing offense had failed to push the ball vertically in prior weeks but Joe Flacco showed early and often he wasn’t afraid to push the ball down the field.

The running game struggled at times like they have all year but it was promising to see the successful deep shots in the pass game. Elijah Moore had his best game as a Brown as his past relationship with Flacco was evident. The loss of Amari Cooper loomed all game long and you have to wonder how much better they could have been if he hadn’t gotten injured.

Time will tell if the 38-year-old quarterback will remain the starter and productive with his age but Sunday should give fans hope about the direction of the passing offense.

Here are the 10 best performances on the offensive side of the ball according to PFF.

PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ offensive players vs. Broncos

The offense lost all momentum after the rookie went down

It was a slow start for the offense of the Cleveland Browns, but after they settled in rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson played well. He made several throws that showcased the arm talent he has and started to push the ball down the field which he didn’t do during the win over the Steelers. I think that if he hadn’t gotten injured Cleveland should have been able to win.

The run game was going well at times and Jerome Ford continues to grow as a running back and improve as the season has gone on. He runs hard and is decisive though he struggles to locate some of the cut-back lanes and other opportunities for more yardage.

Though they didn’t convert many drives into points overall it was nice to see the rookie grow. But one thing is clear the Browns cannot start P.J. Walker anymore he just isn’t good enough to play quarterback in the NFL which means if DTR can’t go it should be Joe Flacco as the starter.