Kevin Stefanski Transfers Offensive Play-Calling Duties to OC Tommy Rees
In a significant move, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has transferred offensive play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. This decision follows the team’s bye week, as Stefanski aims to enhance the team’s offensive performance.
Stefanski’s Strategy Shift
Stefanski, who has been the team’s offensive play-caller since 2020, announced the changes in a Monday press conference. “These are things that I’m always looking at — what can we do better,” he remarked. The head coach expressed confidence in Rees’s abilities, stating, “I have a ton of trust and faith in Tommy. He’s more than capable.”
Reasons for the Change
- Stefanski emphasized the need for collective improvement across all facets of the game.
- He believes the timing is right for Rees to step up as play-caller and maximize the offense’s potential.
- Stefanski plans to support Rees throughout the process.
“It’s never about one person,” said Stefanski. He acknowledges that the offense must focus on staying on the field and scoring points.
Upcoming Challenges
As part of the transition, rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel is set to make his fifth start against the New York Jets this Sunday. The team hopes that Rees’s fresh perspective will invigorate the offensive strategy.
Tommy Rees’s Background
Tommy Rees, 33, has a robust coaching pedigree. A former quarterback at Notre Dame, he previously worked as their quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator. In 2023, he served under Nick Saban at Alabama as OC and quarterbacks coach. Joining the Browns’ staff in 2024 as a pass game specialist, Rees’s promotion to offensive coordinator reflects his rising influence in the team’s strategy.
This decision marks another pivotal moment for the Browns as they work to enhance their offense in the current season. With Rees in charge of offensive play-calling, the team is looking to reclaim momentum and improve their performance on the field.
