The Cleveland Browns have experienced their fair share of “ups and downs” when it comes to developing draft picks since returning to Ohio in 1999, much like the majority of NFL teams. Joel Bitonio, the original player, is unquestionably one of their most cherished success stories. This Sunday marks his 150th professional start.
Imagine anything other than comfort and success while thinking of a player like Bitonio. Even before he started all 16 games and was selected to the NFL’s All-Rookie team in 2014, he was adored by the Cleveland city and organization as a person.
Joel has been an All-Pro five times in the last ten years, including twice as a first-team member, and has been selected to the Pro Bowl six times. Like the legendary Joe Thomas, he has repeatedly shown that he is among the league’s top offensive linemen every season.
The left side of the offensive line has benefited greatly from his general agility, skill, dependability, and leadership on a team that has been progressively getting better since his arrival 11 years ago.
Even though the 2024 season isn’t going as planned, Joel Bitonio deserves praise and recognition for reaching an amazing career milestone on Sunday.
