Years ago, Joe Thomas was one of the top offensive linemen in the NFL, if not the best. Over 11 seasons, all with the Cleveland Browns, he became a sports icon in Northeast Ohio.
He made the Pro Bowl every year except his last in 2017 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame last year.
Today, Thomas works as an analyst for NFL Network and coaches his son’s flag football team. Kay Adams mentioned on her show “Up & Adams” that Thomas would be interested in coaching more, but for now, he’s focusing on his son’s team, jokingly saying, “I’m ready… just go right from third grade to head coaching.”
Earlier this year, Thomas coached with the Munich Ravens in Germany’s European League of Football, where the team went 9-3 and placed second in their division with his assistance.
While he may not be ready to replace current Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, Thomas is still young and could develop as a sideline leader if he decides to pursue coaching further.
During his playing days, Thomas stood 6-foot-6 and weighed over 300 pounds to meet the demands of the left tackle position.
However, a few years ago, he shared that he had lost at least 50 pounds, achieved by significantly reducing his calorie intake and incorporating swim training to burn calories and relieve his joints after years on the field.
