Andrew Billings Looking In Top Form At Training Camp

It’s early in camp, but it’s never a bad idea to get off to a hot start.

The preseason games have yet to be played, but Billings looks like he’s ready for game action.

He put together two successful seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before signing a two-year deal with the Browns.

The former fourth-round pick from 2016 could have an advantage for a starting tackle spot heading into the regular season.

Expectations For Billings

It’s unlikely the Browns expected Billings to be a full-time starter when they signed him to a two-year deal.

He is a quality depth player and is certainly capable of starting as he made 37 starts in Cincinnati.

However, that was with a Bengals team that wasn’t too competitive, so there wasn’t much pressure on Billings to succeed.

In 2019, he recorded 35 tackles and one sack in 16 games (14 starts) with the Bengals.

Those are not great numbers, but the strength and ability of Billings cannot be overlooked.

Although, the expectations are certainly going to be higher on the Browns.

Billings is likely going to play a significant role on defense and needs to play up to standards.

Otherwise, the Browns have a handful of options waiting in the wings if Billings or second-year player Jordan Elliott don’t live up to expectations.

Honestly, fans shouldn’t expect more than two or three sacks and around 30 tackles from Billings.

That is what he was doing as a starter in Cincinnati and moving to Cleveland probably won’t change too much.

He’ll be mainly asked to help stop the rushing attack and be a leader for the younger tackles.

The Browns are only paying Billings $3.5 million in 2021 and he’s a free agent after the season.

He is on an expiring contract, so there is incentive for Billings to play well especially after sitting out for a season.

Fans shouldn’t expect a Pro Bowl performance from Billings, but hopefully he can hold down a starting spot.