If one were to create a Mount Rushmore of players who gave Hall of Fame-worthy efforts to their teams and their fans, in exchange for absolutely nothing, Browns legend Joe Thomas would be your George Washington, the first face you see.
\n\nWhile Thomas’ prowess on the field was obvious to all, it was less obvious why an All-Pro-level player would keep playing for a team synonymous with failure. Why wouldn’t he demand a trade? Why wouldn’t he take advantage of the many teams that would have parted with any number of high draft picks to trade for his services and give him a real chance to win it all?
\n\nInstead of remaining a prisoner of futility year after year.
\n\nIn a recent interview on Bussin’ with the Boys, Thomas not only spoke about how he fooled himself about the Browns’ potential, but also about the heartbreaking loss to Tom Brady that triggered an emotional breakdown and forced him to confront reality.
\n\n“The way I entered every season was like, if I need to get the most out of myself, I’ve got to convince myself this is a Super Bowl roster,” Thomas said in the interview. “That’s the mentality I have…
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