Really appreciate the effort Todd Schmidt of
@NFLFilms
put in to this. Almost 7hrs of filming to capture. - Life has many seasons. Some seasons are tougher than others, but they all move us towards discovering our purpose.
#ELITEMindset
You have no idea to the depths of frustrations that city has endured. Don't get this confused. You're in the entertaiment business. You're just a # on a jersey. When y'all win, fans will be there, just as they have been for years of losing.
Players, why interject yourself in to a "fight" between customers & ownership? You have ZERO ownership equity, thus you are an interchangeable commodity. Fans, can't draft new ones. Browns fans are using their voice, but they aren't talking to YOU.
So, my son says he doesn’t want to play offensive line (I don’t care 🤷🏾♂️). But he decided to “try” it today. Welp, let’s see how long before he decides to “try” it again.
#HeSecretlyLovesIt
THIS man IS Ohio State Football… you don’t play football at osu… it’s something you become… not sure the transient & money grab state of CFB will allow this anymore. That’s ok. Everything changes. Just beat Michigan
#GoBucks
Stop this tough guy shit with f*ckin KIDS. You build SKILLS, this leads to confidence. You TEACH them the game, this leads to mental resiliency. The GAME develops the rest! - Only cowardly men project false ideals of masculinity onto children. They are the truly “soft” ones.
OL are a reflection of their coach. If they are soft, their coach is soft. You have to coach attitude before technique or assignment is even mentioned.
My son had ACL surgery today, and it was rough. I just can’t imagine what parents emotionally deal with when their kids are suffering from chronic/terminal illness. Respect and blessings to moms and dads who live this everyday. 🙏🏾
The first sports agency exclusively dedicated to offensive line athletes. It took some time to get here, but it has been worth it. Don’t let people define who you are, or what you’re capable of.
#OnwardAndUpward
#ELITEMindset
.
@JimTressel5
is a big reason. EVERYDAY we’d meet in private to go over a passage in
@BookOProverbs
- I’d write about it, & discuss the next day. The more I grew as a person, the easier football became. Outside of my dad,
@JimTressel5
is the most impactful man in my life
#GoBucks
A few Browns players have mistaken what's important in this business. Your feelings hurt over a parade? You NEED to care about Grudens 100m FULLY GUARANTEED & figure out how to actually secure "your bag" as y'all say. 🤔
Whose idea was this? What did they think it would accomplish? Did they go into the game saying, “I can’t wait to take his shoe off.” - So many questions. This is some Wylie Coyote level clownery.... next year they’ll plan to hit someone with an ACME anvil... 🤦🏾♂️
Baker has NOT regressed. He’s STILL learning. Can’t misinterpret early flashes of excellence as a baseline of performance. He’s not there, yet. This is good for him, or any athlete that finds early success.
Couldn’t imagine being a player in today’s “hot take” media climate. Live tweeting who got “beat” in 1 on 1 reps...😕. It’s PRACTICE. You SHOULD get beat IN PRACTICE. It’s where players learn/grow/experiment. Don’t create an undeserved narrative about a player.
#JustSaying
These kids go to HS camps together, recruiting trips, play xbox live, connected on social media, so many more mutually shared experiences that connects them more than EVER. I didn’t “get it” for a while, but with 5 boys (2 teenagers) I understand it.
Proud to continue serving players and coaches at all levels of the game.
@SIHSCleveland
will always be a special place to me. Coach Kyle’s legacy of excellence toward fulfilling the mission of building Men for Others, will continue with HC, Ryan Franzinger.
#EliteMindset
#AMDG
FB: We have named LeCharles Bentley ’98 the Director of Football Development and Offensive Line Coach for the football program! Bentley returns to his Alma Mater to join Ryan Franzinger’s ’02 staff!
#GoCats
#AMDG
📰:
Worked out for me, Pat Elflein, Billy Price, Wyatt Davis… etc. A lot of trophies, all-Americans, HOF’er and future OSU HOF’er, and gold pants in the group. Go Bucks
#RecruitTALENT
The world can SEE how amazing of a player Chase Young is. But when “combine season” comes around, folks will get “concerned” when they measure his dreads and realize they’re .5” shorter than they look 🤯. OR the cardinal sin of having “small hands.” 😮- The film tells the story.
Tremendous thank you
@Browns
for the gracious hospitality. Our
@SIHSCleveland
HC Ryan Franzinger has a vision and a gift for transforming lives. Today was a lifelong memory created for our players. -
@chucksmithnfl
& Will Sullivan 💪🏾🙏🏾
#AMDG
The
#Browns
have signed UDFA OG Javion Cohen from Miami. One of our favorite projected mid-round OL targets comes to Cleveland after the Draft.
#DawgPound
x
#NFLDraft
So proud of
@SIHSCleveland
and the efforts they’ve made to be more inclusive of our inner-city youth. Even more proud to see my 5th grade academy blossom, and to have the Bentley Scholars be in position to attend college, based on their academic excellence.
#AMDG
#MenForOthers
But what’s to gain by making this public? Great, you kicked some kids off the team, this is a teaching moment for the TEAM. Why turn this unfortunate situation in to a declaration of virtue? This is akin to kids posting, “BLESSED to receive my 99th offer.” Smells like
#LookAtMe
Had to cut ties with 2 of our football players today. Countless chances to fix their behavior and buy into being better people. Reached a point where they have declared they aren't even trying to do right things. Our program will not be one where active disobedience is allowed.
Nah, with OSU OL, it’s Jim Parker, John Hicks, Orlando Pace, Korey Stringer, Jim Lachey.. that’s our “Mt. Rushmore.” Without those guys, there’s no me, Mangold, Decker, Elflein, Price - and many others.
Weight room is too small, that “M” is an awful font, and the stadium… I mean… that’s like 25K max capacity 🙄. Let’s keep looking 😂.
#ProudOfYou
#CreateMemories
#AMDG
What a fantastic experience in Ann Arbor. Can’t thank the coaching staff enough for the entire day. I will be back soon. Go Blue!
@grant_newsome
@UMichFootball
I never wrassled... but played AGAINST a bunch of dudes that did. They got folded like lawn chairs. Played WITH many OL that wrassled, and they couldn’t play dead in a zombie movie. So... yea... Correlation isn’t Causation.
So glad to have my youngest baby playing his 3rd season of
@NFLFLAG
- if he decides to transition to tackle, I feel very comfortable with the skills he’s developing in flag transferring to tackle! He’s developing. More importantly, he’s having FUN.
#AMDG
Recognition of my humanity isn’t a privilege that can be given or taken away by any man. If my skin offends and or threatens anyone, that’s a you problem. I won’t be attempting to convince you I’m worthy....
#BlackLifeHasALWAYSMattered
#Browns
satisfied Rooney rule per source and interviewed "multiple qualified candidates" for the position; should also be noted that Cleveland still possesses one of most diverse front office & coaching staffs in NFL even with hire of Dorsey.
A lot of great men played this game in a manner that cost them & their families, greatly. They didn't know better. We now know. Their sacrifice gives you a chance to make more money & walk away from the game in better health than they did. Don't make a mockery of that
#Respect
Great NYE workout with one of my young pups
@mikevanderoord
- I’m not sure who’s more tired 😫. He had dreams of being a WR FR yr, but got moved to OL (by me 🙋🏾♂️) because 6’7” 14yr olds don’t fall off trees. Now soph (15) with varsity starts & getting ready for HUGE season 📈
#AMDG
I’ve been around enough “football people” to know who’s in it for the betterment of the kids & game.
@Coach_TElliott
@UVAFootball
is doing it right! Such a heathy energy from the staff & players. Wishing them nothing but the best!!
#NFLOutreach
This young man is special. His character matches his outstanding abilities on the field. Every college will be knocking on his door, and rightfully so. I don’t care about ⭐️’s and that nonsense,
@SeanMartin2024
is the real deal.
#AMDG
#CLEBoys
FB: Our SIBN Player of the Game Friday night was the junior Sean Martin! Martin would score three touchdowns in the 26-20 win, including the game winner in triple OT! He would also snag an interception on defense as the Cats open the season with a W!
#GoCats
Fair question: I never played a gm for a fan or for "ownership." I played because I was deathly afraid to be embarrassed by another man. My emotional attachment was to my personal fear, thus my focus was clear. I would NOT have cared.
@LeCharlesBent65
Would you feel the same way if you were still playing or is it easier to be objective now cause you’re removed from it?(not being a smartass genuinely curious)
Very cool to see equipment I’ve designed used at all levels of football. But it’s extra special to see CFB & NFL clubs using them in player development. Just a reminder to players in the NIL era… think LONG TERM.. be
#MoreThanAFootballPlayer
#AMDG
Really looking forward to Center Summit 2024! It’s especially exciting to partner with
@rimingtontrophy
to bring a unique & special event to a unique & special position.
@HOFVillage
will host over 50 NCAA, NFL, select elite HS Centers. Much more to come!
#SnapUp
#AMDG
Looking forward to the Center Summit
@HOFVillage
in Canton Ohio. The first event solely for the development of one of the most challenging positions to play & coach. - A few clips of my former life showing high leg techniques. So many things to share with the invited C’s
#AMDG
I’ve known BA since he was a high schooler. When he’s healthy, one of the baddest dudes in the NFL. My personal favorite C to watch play. Really hoping he reclaims old form and help the Land keep dominating upfront. A real dawg
#AMDG
HS, Coll, Pro… doesn’t matter, use skill development to build awareness, strength, and function. Specifically HS age, there’s very little they need to do full speed, until they can make a mistake and then say, “here’s what I did wrong”. If they can’t coach it… slow down.💡
#AMDG
Did a birthday challenge for my 40th. Gave up Carbs, Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners, and Coffee for a full year. Had a donut for my birthday, they’re still delicious. Coffee, loss the taste for it... it may come back tho. Also gave up swearing, but f**k that, I failed there 😂
A8) What we as coaches say to players has an impact — language can create or change behaviors. Here’s a helpful list of positive words to use when coaching to reinforce the
#NFLWayToPlay
.
#TV23Chat
25 Shotgun snaps a game used to be a lot. Personally, you could count me in for 2-3 off ones. Maybe, one over the QB’s head🤷🏾♂️. Today, centers are asked to nail 70 a game, even goal-line🤯. Let’s keep perspective...
There’s a lot of research available on Gen Z. If you’re coaching/teaching kids, you’d do yourself justice by learning about this demographic. Yea, they’re different, but FASCINATING. THEY will change the world. So, if they’re a bit more challenging to “coach,” so what. They’ll...