Kevin Stefanski, head coach of the Cleveland Browns, just announced his departure due to…
The Cleveland Browns, led by general manager Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski, have high hopes and reasonable expectations of making the playoffs for the first time in thirty-five years.
Over the course of the previous four seasons, they have partnered together to create one of the NFL’s greatest rosters, a shift in the team’s culture and attitude, and two postseason trips. That effort paid off on Wednesday.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry leading the Cleveland Browns. Since the day they were hired, each has worked tirelessly to help the Cleveland Browns win,” Dee and Jimmy Haslam wrote in a statement. “We are proud of what they and the team have achieved, but Kevin and Andrew would be the first to say that Browns fans deserve even more. Their leadership, collaborative approach, and ability to overcome obstacles bode well for the future of this franchise.”
The extensions should put to rest any notion that Berry and Stefanski are on the hot seat heading into this season after last year’s disappointing early playoff exit. Even after starting quarterback Deshaun Watson missed 11 games, the Browns were still able to put the right pieces in place to win 11 games.
The Cleveland Browns are led by Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski, which is a huge blessing. In a statement, Dee and Jimmy Haslam said, “Since the day they were hired, each has worked tirelessly to help the Cleveland Browns win.” “While we are proud of what they and the club have accomplished, Kevin and Andrew are the first to argue that Browns supporters should enjoy even greater success. Their ability to overcome hurdles, collaborative approach, and leadership are encouraging for the franchise’s future.
The fact that Berry and Stefanski received extensions should allay any suspicions that, following their poor early playoff exit from the previous season, they are under pressure this time around. The Browns were able to assemble the necessary ingredients to win 11 games despite starting quarterback Deshaun Watson missing 11 of them.