The Cleveland Browns need to strengthen their passing offense.
There have been speculations that the team is seeking to move on from Amari Cooper, but even if this is not the case, they may look to add another star opposite him in free agency.
With that in mind, fans and pundits have identified Tee Higgins as a clear candidate.
Not only is he the top wide receiver entering free agency this year, but he has lately begun following both Deshaun Watson and Elijah Moore on social media, which has undoubtedly fueled numerous suspicions among fans.4
He also understands the AFC North division inside and out.
However, it appears that the Browns could face stiff competition for his services.
Speaking on The Sick Podcast, the Clemson product acknowledged that he could try to rejoin with offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, who was just hired as the Tennessee Titans’ next coach.
Higgins is a Tennessee native, thus his links to the team are evident.
The Titans will also have plenty of cap space to pursue him, which the Bengals do not have.
The Bengals have already committed a large sum of money to Joe Burrow and must make the math work in order to keep receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who has stated unequivocally that he will not give them a hometown discount.
The Browns still need to do their due diligence on Higgins, but it might be a lost cause.
Micah Parsons responds to Myles Garrett’s critics
The Cleveland Browns had a terrific time during the NFL Honors ceremony.
Kevin Stefanski received Coach of the Year, Jim Schwartz was named Assistant Coach of the Year, and Joe Flacco won Comeback Player of the Year.
None of those awards, however, felt as fantastic as Myles Garrett’s eventual win as Defensive Player of the Year.
The former No. 1 selection was an overwhelming force last season, and he finally received the respect and recognition he so well earned.
However, others argued that he should not have earned the award because T.J. Watt and Micah Parsons had higher statistics.
Notably, this includes Barstool commentator Jersey Jerry, who turned to Twitter to call it “a rig job” and claim Garrett only received the prize because he had never won it before.
With that in mind, Parsons turned to Twitter to confront him and defend Garrett.
He emphasized the obvious, namely that Garrett faced far more double teams than himself or Watt, but he still had the greatest impact on the game, pushing fans to stop looking at stats and instead watch more tape.
We could not have articulated it better.
Garrett rarely received a call that went his way, and he contended with double teams on every snap.
Watt’s numbers, while spectacular, must be seen in context, and the truth is that he frequently had a clear sight and path to the quarterback.
Whatever the circumstances, Garrett was the legitimate winner, and let us hope this is the first of many.
Kevin Stefanski joined the legendary club with another COY award.
Kevin Stefanski’s time with the Cleveland Browns has been filled with highs and lows.
The good has been excellent, but the bad has been rather ugly.
That’s why some fans were unsure about him going into the season, and most commentators thought he was on the hot seat.
The squad needed to end a two-year postseason drought, and some veterans set the stakes even higher by declaring they would compete for the AFC North Division.
The latter was not possible, but they still made the playoffs despite having the most injuries of any club in the league.
That is why Stefanski was able to earn Coach of the Year honors, and justifiably so.
Now, he’s entered a renowned group, as only 13 coaches have been able to achieve that distinction at least twice in their careers (via Adam Schefter on Twitter).
He joined the ranks of Don Shula, Bill Belichick, Bill Parcells, Chuck Knox, George Halas, Bruce Arians, Mike Ditka, Ron Rivera, Dan Reeves, George Allen, Joe Gibbs, and Allie Sherman.
Stefanski led the Browns to a winning season and a playoff appearance despite having four different starting quarterbacks, one of whom was a rookie fifth-round pick, another a former XFL player, and the final one a 39-year-old free agency months into the season.
He’s only 41 years old, so he may have more prizes of this level ahead of him.
Hopefully, they will also result in a Super Bowl victory for the Browns.
A reporter notes the potential effects of a domed Browns stadium.
Dome or no dome?
That oh-so-fun topic has resumed in Cleveland, as the Browns issued a statement on Thursday discussing future stadium planning.
How might a dome stadium affect Cleveland?
Reporter Brad Stainbrook expressed his thoughts on Twitter, naming notable events that Cleveland may potentially host.
Cleveland has already served as an excellent host for high-level events.
Consider the 2021 NFL Draft, as well as recent MLB and NBA All-Star festivities, but a dome-shaped NFL stadium surely opens up more chances.
The weather in Northeast Ohio for much of the year limits what you can do outside.
However, with an indoor, NFL-sized stadium, there is more to be gained, particularly in the financial sector.
Even without the Browns, Cleveland’s football-crazed population would respond positively to the Super Bowl.
On the wrestling front, Cleveland has previously held high-profile events, but the opportunity to host WrestleMania would generate a lot of excitement.
Bringing in popular college events, such as the College Football Playoff and the Final Four, only adds to local sports fans’ hopes.
Not to add, Ohio State has a decent chance of making the College Football Playoff.
Buckeyes in a College Football Playoff game in downtown Cleveland? Sign me up.
There are differing views on building a new stadium in general, let alone one with a dome.
Some people prefer the outdoor aspect of football, which is understandable.
However, an indoor facility opens up more possibilities, which the city may take use of.
