This is almost unbelievable. Joe Thomas, the Browns' second-year left tackle could be even better this season.

How could that be? As a rookie, Thomas only allowed one sack — a disputed one against Buffalo's Aaron Schobel.

You probably remember that game. It was the one with the blizzard. So, Thomas gives up one sack in a snowstorm and makes the Pro Bowl. Also consider that most of running back Jamal Lewis' 1,300 yards last year came from behind Thomas' side of the line. Or the Browns line only gave up 19 sacks last season. (Point of reference: The Patriots gave up 21, the Colts 23, the Giants 28)

Yet, he could be better. Lunacy!

Thomas has actually spent some time thinking about that singular snow sack.

"It's one of those things where you could have made a better set," he told reporters Wednesday. "The technique could have been better. You probably could have prevented it."

That is completely real. Joe Thomas was really pondering what he could have done during the only mental lapse he had in 2007. Can we vote Joe Thomas for president?

Heck, Willie McGinest, who knows a thing or two, compared Thomas to a young Tony Boselli. High praise, considering Boselli looked to be a future All Pro before injuries ravaged his legs.

Over the offseason, Thomas has bulked up to 310 pounds, and is reportedly even quicker on his feet during training camp. He put that on display at camp Wednesday, shifting and tossing rush linebacker David McMillan to the ground.

Without a doubt, it's just the first of many displays to come.

Aww. What a nice ending. After the jump, a Joe Thomas button I threw together!

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