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Cleveland Browns: 5 keys to a Super Bowl 55 trip

By Mitch Zoloty

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 15: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns and teammates get ready to run onto the field prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 15: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns and teammates get ready to run onto the field prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 13: Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski and head coach Mike Zimmer on the sidelines in the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

5. Coach Stefanski has to have unprecedented preparation

Last season, the biggest issue with the Cleveland Browns seemed to be coaching. They had a coach with barely any experience as a coordinator, let alone experience as a head coach. Selecting Kevin Stefanski to be the next head coach for the Cleveland Browns after seeing their problems with Freddie Kitchens doesn’t make sense when you compare resumes.

Stefanski only has one full season as an offensive coordinator underneath his belt and has never been a head coach before. Now, the main difference between the two seems to be Stefanski’s preparation and attitude. This seems to be why he got the job.

While in Minnesota, Coach Kevin Stefanski received much praise for his adaptability and his offensive playcalling abilities. Even though he was a young guy, he was able to work his way up in the Vikings organization, quickly garnering the respect of other coaches within and around the league due to his knowledge and preparation.

Entering this season without any preseason games, Coach Stefanski’s first game as a head coach will be against the previously 14-2 Baltimore Ravens, who have the reigning MVP on their squad at quarterback. Without meticulous preparation for this season, it’s going to be another tough season in Cleveland.

The Browns are going to start off rough this season, and it will be up to Coach Stefanski’s offseason preparation to right the ship and get them on track for a playoff run. It’s hard to think of any coach who had a harder task than Coach Stefanski does now, entering the 2020 season. If he is able to get the Browns into the playoffs, he deserves the coach of the year award.

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