Just in:The Browns coach broke his silence with a five-word statement after firing

The Cleveland Browns revamped their coaching staff on Tuesday, with former offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt releasing a short statement regarding his firing.Van Pelt joined Kevin Stefanski in 2020 and served as offensive coordinator. It wasn’t a typical setup for Van Pelt, who didn’t call the plays.
That was the task of Stefanski, who has taken on the role of a player since joining the team. Van Pelt spoke briefly and sweetly to ESPN reporter Jake Trotter after his firing.
“Next,” Van Pelt said to Trotter.
Running backs coach Stamp Mitchell and tight ends coach T.C.
were also involved in the reform. Involved McCartney.
Trotter provided further details about how Van Pelt was fired. To further clarify the situation with Alex Van Pelt.
According to multiple team sources, the Browns have had discussions with (Van Pelt) about “reassigning roles” on the coaching staff.
But in the end, both sides decided to go their separate ways,” Trotter wrote.
This is an interesting move for the Browns, who have exceeded expectations despite dealing with several serious injuries on offense.
The Browns played most of the season without Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb, and quarterback Deshaun Watson appeared in just six games.
The Browns have used four different quarterbacks in Watson’s absence: P.J.
Walker, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Joe Flacco.
Stefanski is expected to be named NFL Coach of the Year, so it’s not common for coaches who win this award to make changes to their teams.
Van Pelt spoke highly of Stefanski in his final press conference of the year before the game against the Houston Texans.
“He’s great. I enjoyed every second with him.
His ability to adapt to the cold.
It’s just the consistency he brings every day,” Van Pelt said. “He coached a lot of football and a lot of different programs.
His ability to flip the switch on the fly depending on the player, whether it’s starter or quarterback, was really remarkable to me. The message and the culture we’ve built here over the last four years makes me really proud to be a part of his team. According to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com, Cleveland is looking for “fresh ideas on offense.
” Browns WR Michael Woods congratulates Alex Van Pelt Van Pelt seemed to be well-liked in the Browns’ locker room as an offensive leader.
After his departure, wide receiver Michael Woods was among those who wished him well. Thank you AVP. Good luck, Coach,” Woods wrote.
The Browns are already active and looking to fill a coaching hole.
According to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports, former Carolina Panthers assistant head coach and running backs coach Duce Staley visited Cleveland on Wednesday to fill Mitchell’s vacated position.
The Browns have one of the best ground games in the league under Stefanski.
However, the Browns have struggled without Chubb this season.
Cleveland averaged 115.2 rushing yards per game, but only 3.9 yards per carry, 26th in the league.