But specifically for the Browns, the moves they've made thus far in free agency are starting to provide clues as to where they want to go. They've brought in Tytus Howard, Elgton Jenkins and Zion Johnson.
Many seem to think new head coach Todd Monken intends to run a power scheme. Yes, the Browns appear to want to be able to employ gap and power elements. But Johnson has elite movement skills. Howard is more of a positional blocker. Jenkins is more powerful when he can play guard, but he's been more of a leverage player at center.
Everyone they've added has movement skills. The Browns are going to run plenty of zone concepts as well. Fano should be a major asset on the move as a puller. He has excellent mobility while staying under control, able to hit moving targets.
Meanwhile, if the Browns want run zone, he can get out in space or get to the backside cut off. His ability to win at the second level could help spring explosive run plays for this offense. Fano is just so quick, he can get to the spot before the defender can realize what's happening. In that respect, he's a weapon.
In pass protection, Fano's feet, not his reach, will carry him. It's going to be difficult to beat him with speed because he's effective when mirroring the opponent. That hip flexibility he showcased with that three-cone helps him usher pass rushers past pocket. Similarly, while he will have to prove his anchor against NFL caliber power, that also will help him maintain his base.