Meanwhile, Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees won’t get a second interview for the HC job, and he could end up leaving the organization to join Stefanski wherever he lands next. Mary Kay Cabot reported that Rees might follow Stefanski, who is also pursuing a second interview with Atlanta, signaling a real possibility of a split. 🚨🤝
Rees has spent just one season as Browns OC. Stefanski hired him in 2024 to coach tight ends and serve as the pass game specialist, before moving him into the OC role last season. Rees, a Notre Dame alum with a steady coaching path—from Northwestern and the Chargers to Notre Dame and Alabama—has positioned himself as a future head coaching candidate. 💼🏈
Rees’s résumé and age profile hint at potential to climb higher, though the Browns’ offense was last season’s 30th in the league, hampered by a shaky line, no true No. 1 receiver, and multiple quarterbacks. Atlanta’s QB questions—Michael Penix Jr. entering his third season and an aging Kirk Cousins under a large contract—are tempered by solid pieces like Bijan Robinson and Drake London, suggesting a foundation for success. 🧭🏃♂️
If Schwartz lands the Browns’ head coach job, Rees might stay on; but if Cleveland hires a younger, offensive-minded coach (potentially Mike McDaniel or Grant Udinski), Rees could be out anyway—making a move to Atlanta with Stefanski a plausible path for him. In short, the next few weeks could determine whether Rees remains in Cleveland or follows Stefanski to his next stop. 🔄💼
