Baker Mayfield was voted NFL Rookie of the Year by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). Mayfield and cornerback Denzel Ward were voted to the PFWA All-Rookie team. Officially recognized NFL awards will be presented the night before the Super Bowl.
Kitchens will continue to call plays, but his new staff has potential fueled by the integration of college principles into the NFL game.
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With the benefit of hindsight, we reassess which teams aced the draft, free agency, trades and coaching moves last spring and summer.
The new head coach and quarterback each carry a chip to their job.
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Freddie Kitchens didn't have the most sparkling resume. He wasn't the smartest candidate, the best dresser or most eloquent speaker. None of that mattered to the Browns. "I know that I'm not a popular choice. I understand that and I don't care," he said.
Baker Mayfield revitalized the Browns. Another first-year player led the league in tackles. They're among our best rookies for the season.
Freddie Kitchens said he will continue to call the offensive plays. Todd Monken will have all other offensive coordinator duties, but Kitchens will call the plays.
Freddie Kitchens said the goal will always be one thing: Hoist the Lombardi Trophy after winning the Super Bowl. "It drives me crazy that people are happy with 7-8-1," he said. "It literally drives me crazy." He added: "We understand that was an improvement, but under no circumstances is that going to be acceptable."
Freddie Kitchens: "I believe that they made the best decision, and I believe that they believe they made the best decision." He then added that he knows there have been more downs than ups with the Browns since 1999. “But that ends today," he said. "I promise you that.”
Owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam watch from the front row as GM John Dorsey introduces new coach Freddie Kitchens.
The Browns announced the official hirings of the coordinators on Freddie Kitchens' coaching staff: Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator, Todd Monken as offensive coordinator and Mike Priefer as special teams coordinator. In addition, the team announced the following hires: Stump Mitchell as running backs/run game coordinator, James Campen as offensive line/associate head coach, Ryan Lindley as quarterback coach, Jody Wright as special assistant to the head coach, Jim Dray as offensive quality control coach and Tyler Tettleton as offensive quality control coach.
Baker Mayfield headlines what appears to be a transformative class in the first draft by general manager John Dorsey.
These Los Angeles Lakers have wanted to be better than LeBron James' former team in Cleveland. But one thing is for sure -- neither is built to win without King James.
The Cleveland Cavaliers snap the longest losing streak in the NBA this season at 12 with this win over the Lakers. Without LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, the Lakers have lost to the Knicks and Cavs at home in the last week and a half.
The new coach of the Browns has added some impressive coaching hires to his staff.
The Browns have hired Todd Monken and Steve Wilks as coordinators, the team announced Monday.
In a release provided by the team, Baker Mayfield offered these thoughts on Freddie Kitchens: "It was great working with and learning from Freddie last year. He has such a creative mind. He creates mismatches and just put guys in position to take advantage of their opportunities. He puts trusts in us as players. He's the same guy every day. I'm really excited about 2019 and the future of the Cleveland Browns.”
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 389 | 287 |
| Pittsburgh | 9 | 6 | 1 | .594 | 428 | 360 |
| Cleveland | 7 | 8 | 1 | .469 | 359 | 392 |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 368 | 455 |
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 13-1 |
| Michigan | 8-1 | 10-3 |
| Penn State | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Michigan State | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Maryland | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Indiana | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Rutgers | 0-9 | 1-11 |
