Browns RT Jack Conklin Spoke About Staying in Cleveland, Jedrick Wills, and his Trust in the Play Calling

Newly extended right tackle Jack Conklin talked on Monday about sticking around in Cleveland, as well as much more.

Brandon Little | Dec 26, 2022

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Cleveland Browns recently inked right tackle Jack Conklin to a four-year deal that not many saw coming. That deal gives Cleveland consistency and a good player out right for the foreseeable future.

"This is home for us," said Conklin on Monday when he spoke to the media. "We want to raise our kids here."

Conklin was an All-Pro in 2020, his first season in Cleveland after coming over from the Tennessee Titans in free agency. Conklin was only able to play in seven games last season after suffering a major knee injury. That same injury has limited the player he's been since, but he believes he will be even stronger and better off next season. As time goes by, Conklin will have more trust in the knee.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke on why Conklin is sticking around on Monday, too.

"He's a model citizen in what we're looking for and he plays good football,@ Stefanski said. "It's a great opportunity for us and a great opportunity for him."

Despite many fans having ill feelings toward Stefanski at the moment, Conklin continues to believe in him.

"I trust our play calling and I trust our coaches to put us in the best position to win," Conklin said.

Going forward, the hope for the Cleveland Browns has to be that Jedrick Wills Jr. remains the guy at left tackle.

"He's played at a good level, matured personally and professionally. (I'm) excited to see him grow even more," Conklin said.

Cleveland got a player who wants to be here in Conklin inked to an extension at the end of the day, that's all you can ask for.

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