Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Thursday that he will be the team's offensive play-caller in 2025. Stefanski also announced
As you watch film of Rees as the offensive coordinator at Alabama, his attention to detail and flexibility to adjust his scheme to the strength of his players immediately stand out. It’s clear, Rees’ offensive philosophy aligns very well with Kevin Stefanski’s.
Now officially hired, head coach Kevin Stefanski has released a statement on his decision:
Upon introducing new Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski made a surprising announcement regarding who would serve as the team's play call
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski will reassume play-calling duties following a 3-14 season and despite making a change at offensive coordinator.
Kevin Stefanski’s play calling decisions in 2024 seemed counterintuitive with Ken Dorsey as offensive coordinator. Stefanski called plays in the first half of the season when the Browns were running Dorsey’s offense,
“Tommy has an incredible football mind ,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said in a statement released by the team. “He is extremely bright and has been around the game his entire life. Before joining our staff, he established himself as one of the top assistant coaches in college football.
Kevin Stefanski is back to calling plays. For what it’s worth, the Cleveland Browns’ struggles this season had little to do with who the play caller was. That said, with the team announcing Tommy Rees was getting promoted to offensive coordinator, it makes sense Stefanski would resume calling the plays.
Tommy Rees knows exactly what he’s getting into. Cleveland’s numerous offensive issues are no surprise to Rees, who just coached the club’s tight ends during a dreadful 3-14 season before being promoted to coordinator for a team still searching for a franchise quarterback.
Kevin Stefanski eliminated the distraction of play-calling questions all offseason by announcing during new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees’ introductory press conference on Thursday that he’ll handle the chore himself again,
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen is expected to become the Jaguars' next head coach.