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Many people are crediting GW for the increased discipline once he become IHC. I remember someone posting something the players said, about how they took it upon themselves to hold themselves and each other accountable. I'm sure GW had something to do with the improvement, but how much was him, how much was Freddie, and how much was the players' own initiative?

One thing I mentioned in my post is that it "made sense" to hire FK as HC because of the reasons I gave. Well IMO, this is the first time in I can't remember when that we have someone in the GM chair that is making decisions that "make sense" for our Browns. Keep it up MR. Dorsey I feel you are doing a great job!!!

Hi Peen.

I’m not overly concerned. For the first time in a very long time I trust the person in charge. So, I plan on just enjoying the hell out of what’s coming.

I hope you are doing well, my friend.

Good news as far as organizational structure goes: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20...t-jimmy-haslam/


Freddie Kitchens will report to John Dorsey, not Jimmy Haslam


For all the things new Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said during his introductory press conference, the most important for the Browns might be what wasn’t said by a certain person.

According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, owner Jimmy Haslam wasn’t at the podium and didn’t take questions from reporters — unlike his involvement after his previous three coaching searches.

While a media appearance might not matter, allowing something resembling a normal organizational chart is a good sign for an organization which has rarely been described as normal. The fact Haslam has presided over so many searches is the first bad sign. But he sat in the crowd at Monday’s press conference, and let General Manager John Dorsey take the fore in the public remarks and the search itself.

Dorsey said Kitchens will report to him instead of directly to the owner, but said it was a traditional flow chart.

“Freddie and I are going to work together on a day-in and day-out basis,” said Dorsey. “There’s a belief of a traditional structure model in place and sometimes I think that’s best. But at the end of the day, Freddie and I are going to make an unbelievable amount of decisions together in unison, because we are such likeminded in our thinking. We are going to have daily and weekly conversations with ownership.

“That’s just a natural thing that you do. But at the end of the day, what’s best for the organization is the only thing that matters moving forward. And why not have two guys being able to collaborate and talk and just kind of work through things. It’s just healthy discussions to have.”

Dorsey also said something which shouldn’t necessarily have to be said by a team that is functional — that rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield wasn’t consulted in the decision on a head coach.

“Baker is a rookie,” Dorsey said. “He still has a lot to learn in the National Football League. Freddie is going to get him to that plateau along with a lot of other coaches on that staff. At the end of the day, when you make selections like this, overarching and organizationally, let senior management begin the process, continue to process and then give it to ownership. Period.”

While those might seem like small steps, those are the kind of things stable franchises do. The Browns doing them feels like news.

Hope it stays this way... having a coach and GM on the same page is vital. How many "power struggles" have we lived through where the coach and GM were NOT on the same page... or we had one guy doing both jobs and neither very well.

Agreed, how it is set up now is much preferable. Two guys on the same page, but one clearly in charge. Freddie is freed up to do what he does best and that's coach football.

probably the biggest step (besides from the drafting of Baker)

Jimmy: "Oh, and guys... I'm sure they'll ask, so just tell the media that Freddie reports to John, and John reports to me. It will make them feel better about this whole thing."

John: "Will do boss."

Freddie: "I gotchu Mr D"

Fans:

Fun article about Freddie...

The Athletic

People have to pay for a subscription in order to read this.

Good article - thanks for the heads-up. If anyone's interested, The Athletic costs $4.00 per month (first year) and $5.00 per month thereafter. Local writers like Jason Lloyd, Zac Jackson, TJ Zuppe, and Joe Vardon. National writers like Dane Brugler, Jay Glazer, Ken Rosenthal, and Jayson Stark. Beats the hell out of the ESPN mess, IMO.

Where was the Browns D ranked last season?... Is there room for improvement?

When you check different sources you'll get different results. But most I've seen have us ranked in the mid 20's in the league. I think most fans have their hand on the pulse of this which is why you see so many fans talking about getting front seven help in the off season whether it be in free agency or the draft.

I believe the NFL ranks team defense based on yards allowed per game. Browns were ranked 30th.

30th of 32 in total defense.

25th in pass yards allowed per game.

28th in rush yards allowed per game.

21st in points allowed.

2nd in takeaways, with 31 total.

6th most penalties against our defense.

11th most defensive penalty yards against.

If your ranked in the mid twentys in overall D it's not that good. We definitely need help on D especially in our front 7.

obviously, there is work to be done-

Points allowed and turnovers are the two most important in my book.

Those are the two that win you games.

And getting turnovers is not predictable because it is vey luck based.

That's true to an extent. But some DB's manage to get pretty lucky over entire careers.

That's true to an extent. But some DB's manage to get pretty lucky over entire careers.[/quote

I’m talking more about fumbles and tipped passes. ]

I got ya and agree.

Seems lots of players do...

Browns’ Baker Mayfield on Freddie Kitchens: ‘I believe in Freddie and Freddie believes in me’ | cleveland.com
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/01...eves-in-me.html

ATLANTA — Baker Mayfield made the rounds on radio row at the Super Bowl on Wednesday, and was whisked around like an A-list celebrity from one big media outlet to another.

But he stopped for a few minutes to talk to cleveland.com about new Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens and his hopes for the future.

“I’m really excited about Freddie,’’ said Mayfield. “I believe in Freddie and Freddie believes in me. Obviously we have a good relationship, so I’m looking forward to building on that as we go forward.’’

Mayfield, who’s renting a house in Los Angeles and working out there this offseason, is eager to pick up where he left off with Kitchens last year when he went 5-3 in his last eight games, throwing 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions en route to a 106.2 rating.

“I believe whatever system I’m in, I’m going to make it work,’’ he said. “But I think the most important thing is continuity with the rest of or guys, all the details and all the work we put into it and kind of iron all of that stuff out. To be able to build on that going into the offseason and having momentum to do all of those things we want to do is great.’’

Mayfield, who hasn’t been back to Cleveland since the end of the season, might spend some time training this offseason with former NFL quarterback Jeff Christensen, who owns Throw it Deep Quarterback and Receiver Training Academy.

He’s also eager to meet his new offensive coordinator Todd Monken, who’s well-versed in the Air Raid system that Mayfield ran at Oklahoma.

“I’m looking forward to it,’’ he said. “I’ve heard great things about him. He’s got a great reputation, so it will be good.’’

Mayfield, who set the NFL record with 27 touchdown passes as a rookie, put his vote in again for the Browns to re-sign pending free agent receivers Breshad Perriman and Rashard Higgins, and left tackle Greg Robinson.

“I already said it, we have our guys and I believe in those guys,’’ he said. “But I also believe in who’s making our decisions, so whatever happens, happens and I’m going to be the leader for those guys and I can’t wait to see what happens.’’

On Thursday morning, Mayfield will find out if he’s won Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year, which is by a vote of the fans. Browns running back Nick Chubb is also a finalist. On Saturday, he’ll discover if he won AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, which is a two-horse race between him and Giants running back Saquon Barkley.

“The Pepsi one is special because it’s about the fan vote and to me that’s important, getting all the fans involved,’’ he said. “Football’s all about that. It’s about a family, it’s about everybody and then obviously AP on Saturday. To be up for those honors is special.’’

Mayfield looked around radio row and all the people waiting for autographs and photos, and found it hard to believe he had no idea at this time last year he’d be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

“Rewind a year ago, I wouldn’t think I’d be here, but what a difference a year makes so it’s pretty special to be here,’’ he said.

But in the near future, he hopes to be here in a much different capacity.

“I don’t want to be working on interviews,’’ he said. “I want to be playing.’’

That's certainly a good place to start from.

Kurt Warner said Freddie Kitchens told him a few years ago he aspired to be a head coach
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/01...head-coach.html

ATLANTA — Kurt Warner wasn’t surprised when Freddie Kitchens became head coach of the Browns earlier this month.

The tight ends coach for the Cardinals when Warner led them to a Super Bowl after the 2008 season, Kitchens informed the Hall of Fame quarterback a while back that he had head coaching aspirations.

“I talked to him a couple of years ago when he was in Arizona and Bruce Arians was moving on (soon), and at that point in time he felt he was ready to step into a head coaching job,’’ Warner, the NFL Network analyst told cleveland.com on Wednesday. “He never really got the opportunity at that point in time, so when it came around this time, I know he was excited to just have the opportunity to present himself and what he would be as a head coach.’’

After following Kitchens’ career from afar since he left the Cardinals in 2009, Warner is not surprised to see the success Kitchens had with Baker Mayfield last season. With Kitchens as offensive coordinator for the final eight games, Mayfield threw 19 touchdowns against only eight interceptions, and earned a 106.2 rating.

“He’s a different coach now than he was when I was with him,’’ Warner said. “(It was) very early in his career at that point and learning the ropes and those things but I think he’s picked up things from a lot of different coaches that have had a lot of great success in this game, and I think we saw that correlate to what he did with Baker and what they did offensively when he took over, and so I’m excited for him.’’

From a personality and leadership standpoint, he said the Kitchens is the same now as he was with the Cardinals.

“I think what you’re getting from Freddie is kind of what you’ve seen to this point," he said. “What you see is what you get. He’s not going to become something different.

“He’s not going to put on any fronts. He’s kind of a good ol’ boy that kind of tells you like it is. He’s going to put in the time and the effort that it needs. He’s going to relate great to the players because he’s going to be straightforward with them. Obviously we’ve seen what he’s done as a coach.’’

As quarterbacks coach for the Cardinals from 2013-16, Kitchens helped Carson Palmer establish multiple single-season team records, including passing yards (4,671), touchdown passes (35), and passer rating (104.6).

“I’m extremely excited for (Kitchens) and the opportunity it presents for him and I think he’s going to do a great job,’’ said Warner.

The more i hear about this GRINDER ... the more i like him ...

I got a good feeling about this one ... ANOTHER FIRST FOR ME as far as a new hire goes ...

I really like this GOOD ol’ BOY GRINDER ...

Good Luck Freddie ... you’ve been handed an extremely nicely set table ... do what u always done brother and we’ll be just fine ....