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The Cleveland Browns appointed Freddie Kitchens as their new head coach on Wednesday after much deliberation and various interviews with other candidates. There’s really no surprise why the team went with Kitchens after how drastically he turned the team’s offense around since Week 9. CLE offense under Freddie Kitchens (all stats since week 9)+ Led […]

The Cleveland Browns have ultimately decided to move on from Gregg Williams altogether, who acted as the team’s defensive coordinator and interim head coach. Browns have relieved defensive coordinator Gregg Williams of his duties and he is no longer with the team, sources tell @PatMcManamon and @DanGrazianoESPN. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 9, 2019 The […]

The Cleveland Browns’ head coaching search is over. They are hiring offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens to be their next head coach, Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports. Freddie Kitchens will be named new Browns head coach later today, per sources. — Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) January 9, 2019 Kitchens beat out Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski, […]

The Cleveland Browns have wrapped up their most successful season since 2007. Their 7-8-1 record is decent, but is not nearly as important as other things that happened this year. Here are the five biggest takeaways from the 2018 season. 5. Hue Jackson is a terrible head coach If the 1-31 record wasn’t reason enough […]

The Cleveland Browns have narrowed down their head coaching search to interim offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reports that Kitchens has a “good chance” of being named coach, but no decision has been finalized yet. Kitchens was promoted […]

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels says he has had “no contact” with the Cleveland Browns about their head coaching vacancy, according to Nora Princiotti of The Boston Globe. McDaniels had been linked to both the Browns and Green Bay Packers, but this latest revelation and the Packers’ decision to hire Tennessee Titans offensive […]

The Cleveland Browns in their search for a new head coach have spoken to Mike McCarthy and his camp, but will not make a decision as of Monday afternoon. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, the Browns are looking to interview other candidates. They are still going to interview others for the position. The Browns […]

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens has a realistic job of landing the Browns’ head-coaching job, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Kitchens is in a strange spot. He can end up becoming head coach of the Browns or end up looking for a job elsewhere altogether, as you would have to assume a […]

Josh McDaniels nearly left the New England Patriots last offseason when he originally accepted an offer to become the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. However, when everything was said and done, McDaniels decided to back out of the deal that was agreed to in order to remain the offensive coordinator for the Patriots. According […]

The Cleveland Browns’ offseason kicked off early, as they were not able to reach the playoffs, though, that does not mean that they aren’t busy these days. Among the things that are keeping them occupied is their search for the team’s next head coach. In a report by Dustin Fox of ESPN, the Browns seem […]

The Cleveland Browns will interview Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus for their head-coaching job on Sunday, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. What a weekend for Eberflus. First, he saw his defense hold the Houston Texans to seven points in a 21-7 victory in the AFC Wild Card Round on Saturday. Now, he will […]

The Cleveland Browns are in need of a head coach for the 2019 season, and after the fantastic second half the team put together, they will have a number of willing candidates who want to coach Baker Mayfield. According to BetOnline.ag, current New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is the favorite to land the […]

Pro Football Focus has released its All-Rookie Team, and not shockingly Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns headlines the list: The 2018 NFL All-Rookie Team is headlined by our Rookie of the Year – Baker Mayfield! For the whole team (via @PFF_Cam): https://t.co/28olPZRV0N pic.twitter.com/O3bDT4vQij — PFF (@PFF) January 4, 2019 Mayfield received an overall grade […]

New England Patriots offensive coordinator may want nothing to do with the Cincinnati Bengals head-coaching job, but he is reportedly very intrigued by the prospect of coaching the Cleveland Browns, according to Steve Doerschuk of The Canton Repository. As a matter of fact, Doerschuk went as far to say that McDaniels is “enthusiastically interested” in […]

The Cleveland Browns have reportedly denied other teams around the NFL from interviewing current offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. Cleveland has officially started its search for a new head coach after Hue Jackson was fired earlier in the season, and there figures to be a solid group of candidates interested in the job. Of course, one […]

The Cleveland Browns ended their 2018 NFL season finishes one game under .500 and showing a lot of promise for the future with quarterback Baker Mayfield under center. With the future looking bright in Cleveland, the Browns need to find the right head coach to bring it all together. The one man that might be the […]

Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski will be interviewing over at the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching position on Thursday. Browns moved up Vikings’ OC Kevin Stefanski’s HC interview from Monday to today, per a league source. So Browns interviewed former Lions’ HC Jim Caldwell on Wednesday and will follow up with Stefanski today. […]

We know that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell will be a free agent this offseason after having not played the entire 2018 campaign due to a contract dispute with the Steelers. But, could wide receiver Antonio Brown also be on the move? Brown is reportedly not happy with the situation in Pittsburgh, which is […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has earned a tremendous honor from Pro Football Focus after his excellent rookie season in the NFL. Mayfield gave the Browns a huge boost after being inserted into the starting lineup early in the season, and that allowed Cleveland to take a huge step forward in finishing 7-8-1 overall after […]

The Cleveland Browns continue their search for a new head coach, and it sounds like current New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is not among the list of candidates at this point. There have already been plenty of rumors surrounding who will and won’t be interviewed by the Browns, and it was reported on […]

Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy may reportedly interview only for the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets jobs as he looks to get back on the sidelines. McCarthy was fired by the Packers back in early December, and since then, it’s been clear that he would be a top candidate for several […]

The Cleveland Browns are in the middle of a search for their new head coach and Mike McCarthy’s name has come up quite often. John Dorsey and company have quite a few names that they are going to interview, but the schedule for McCarthy’s process has been revealed. According to a report from Rob Demovsky […]

After going winless last season, the Cleveland Browns came into the 2018 NFL campaign looking to prove they could compete in the AFC led by a talented young crop of players. Although the team showed promise with rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield leading the way, especially after Cleveland parted ways with head coach Hue Jackson, the season […]

The Cleveland Browns have just finished interviewing Gregg Williams for the team’s vacant full-time head coaching job, and Williams is now demanding a quick decision from franchise owner Jimmy Haslam, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Williams informed owner Jimmy Haslam that he would like to know soon if he’s getting the […]

The Cleveland Browns have requested permission to interview Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni for their head-coaching position, according to Albert Breer of The Monday Morning Quarterback. This is not only the next guy on an incredibly long list of potential Browns’ coaching candidates, but it is the second Colts’ coordinator on their list, as […]

The Cleveland Browns will interview Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski for their head-coaching job next Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Stefanski served as the Vikings’ offensive coordinator for just three games in 2018, relieving John DeFilippo, who was fired after an anemic loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14. Prior […]

The Cleveland Browns have requested permission to interview New Orleans Saints’ assistant head coach and tight ends coach Dan Campbell for their head-coaching job, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Campbell is also being wooed by the Green Bay Packers. The 42-year-old has been a member of the Saints’ coaching staff since 2016. Prior to […]

There was some belief that former Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase would be a front-runner for the Cleveland Browns’ head coaching gig, but the Browns currently have no plans to interview Gase, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com. Gase is slated to interview with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, and he also has […]

Former NFL head coach Jim Caldwell is reportedly being mentioned as a possible head coaching candidate with the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns. Caldwell currently serves as a consultant for the returning XFL, but his most notable coaching ventures came as the former head coach of both the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions. He […]

Mike McCarthy has become one of the top free agent coaches in the NFL after being fired earlier this season by the Green Bay Packers. There are quite a few teams that would love to have him on their sideline, but the Cleveland Browns could end up being the perfect landing spot for him. According […]

At one point during the 2018 season, the Cleveland Browns were 2-6-1. The team had just fired head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley in an attempt to purge the organization of a completely dysfunctional relationship. Jackson and Haley had been at each other’s throats since the moment Haley was hired, as their […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is excited about the opportunity to have more future matchups with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Mayfield and company came up just short in the 26-24 loss at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, with the rookie quarterback’s interception on the final drive sealing the win and a playoff berth for […]

The Cleveland Browns are set to interview current offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens for the permanent head coaching role with the franchise, GM John Dorsey confirmed Monday. #Browns OC Freddie Kitchens will be interviewed for the head coaching job: 'He's earned that' — Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) December 31, 2018 Cleveland suffered a 26-24 loss to […]

Add Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to the list of potential Cleveland Browns head coaching candidates for next season. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Browns have requested permission to interview Eberflus. Eberflus took over as Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator this season, leading the Colts to the 11th-ranked defense in the NFL. The […]

Cleveland Browns interim head coach Gregg Williams is reportedly set to interview for the permanent coaching role with the franchise on Tuesday. The Browns finished the regular season at 7-8-1 overall after Sunday’s 26-24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. However, after starting the season 2-6-1, it’s clear that the team made huge strides under Williams […]

The Cleveland Browns have joined the Green Bay Packers in requesting permission to interview New England Patriots de facto defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head-coaching position, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Flores has been a member of the Patriots organization since 2004, when be began as a scouting assistant for two years. He […]

The Cleveland Browns have contacted Mike McCarthy about their head coaching vacancy, per John Kryk of The Toronto Sun. McCarthy has strong ties to Cleveland. He and Browns general manager John Dorsey worked together for seven years in Green Bay. He is also familiar with other members of the Browns’ front office who came from the Packers […]

Cleveland Browns rookie Baker Mayfield has set a single-season record for most touchdowns by a quarterback in his first year in the NFL. Mayfield and company came up just short in suffering a 26-24 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, which allowed John Harbaugh’s team to clinch a spot in the playoffs while all […]

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield is known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, and with that, he sometimes crosses the line. Like in last week’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals, for example. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Mayfield has been fined $10,026 by the NFL for making a “lewd gesture” after […]