There will be plenty to like about Tommy Rees as Browns OC, provided he effectively aids Kevin Stefanski in regaining what the head coach does best.
For the second straight offseason, the Cleveland Browns are in the hunt for a new offensive coordinator after firing Ken Dorsey after just one year.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski spoke for 57 seconds before skirting the cameras Thursday morning. He introduced new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, explained the hiring process and — oh, by the way — announced Stefanski would call plays again.
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski says that new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees will not yet have play-calling duties
Last season, amid a period of offensive uncertainty, Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski gave up calling play on offense. Instead, he tasked then-offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey with that job.
After just one season with the team, Rees made his impression on not only the Browns and head coach Kevin Stefanski but also consultant Mike Vrabel as well. There were rumors that Vrabel was going to attempt to poach Rees as his offensive coordinator, but the Browns jumped first.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is reassuming play-calling duties following a 3-14 season and despite making a change at offensive coordinator.
Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski hired Rees as his offensive coordinator on Wednesday, promoting him after firing Ken Dorsey following a season in which the Browns went 3-14 and averaged a league-low 15.2 points per game.
The Browns hold an introductory news conference for new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Here's what was said during the press conference.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — If the Browns decide to draft Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe ... 32 — the former Crimson Tide offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach — to replace the fired Ken Dorsey. He becomes Stefanski’s third offensive coordinator ...
The Cleveland Browns have found their next offensive coordinator. After conducting a search for a new leader on offense, the club has elected to promote passing game specialist and tight ends coach Tommy Rees to the role, according to NFL Media. This makes Rees, 32, one of the youngest coordinators throughout the NFL .