Browns news: Coach Freddie Kitchens' thoughts on schedule release

Coach Freddie Kitchens knwos their is excitement about the upstart Clevleand Browns this season and there was a buzz about their schedule release.

Freddie Kitchens knows all eyes are on the Cleveland Browns.

Indeed, it’s a weird, new world.

So, when the NFL released its schedule on Wednesday, many people’s eyes went straight to the Browns’ schedule. Yes, the Browns are must-watch television this year. They have quarterback Baker Mayfield and now, star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. via a trade with the New York Giants. The Browns went five of their final seven games last year.

Because of the star power and progress, the Browns have caught the attention of oddsmakers, fans and the league. Cleveland, which hasn’t made the postseason in 17 years, are the Las Vegas favorite to win the AFC North. Also, the NFL has scheduled them for four prime-time games this season.

Kitchens, the Browns' first-year coach, knows a lot of attention is on his team, but he said that isn’t what is important.

“It’s great to get the schedule but honestly it really doesn’t matter where the games fall. It’s our job to be ready, regardless of when or what time we play,” Browns coach Kitchens said. “We know our fans are very excited about the season and we know they will carry that excitement into the season opener. Right now, our focus must be on ourselves and not on any other team. For us, it’s about coming to work every day, intent on improvement,”