Kevin Stefanski voted 2020 NFL Coach of the Year by the PFWA and Sporting News [View all]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Kevin Stefanski has been recognized for his efforts in his challenging first season as an NFL head coach.
Stefanski, who overcame a virtual offseason and the worst COVID-19 outbreak in the NFL, was voted NFL Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America, and by NFL head coaches for Sporting News.
Sporting News reported that other coaches receiving votes by their peers were Chiefs coach Andy Reid and Dolphins coach Brian Flores.
Taking over for Freddie Kitchens, who went 6-10 in his lone season, Stefanski led the Browns to an 11-5 record and their first playoff berth in 18 years. The 11-5 mark was their best since returning in 1999.
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I have issues.
His defenses lacked on-field leadership and were too quick to employ prevent-type coverages, allowing a lot of scoring by the opposition late in games. He also lost control of the pandemic which very likely cost them home field advantage in the playoffs. You could blame the defensive coordinator, locker room staff, and players, but responsibility starts at the top -- the head coach. He stumbled in both instances.
Brian Flores (Dolphins) might have deserved it more.
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