Sometimes, you just believe something and want to share it with the world. That is the reason this piece has “op-ed” included in the title because it is a strong opinion and nothing more.
The Cleveland Browns have the second-best head coach in the AFC North with Kevin Stefanski.
If your belief is all that defines a coach is wins and losses, this article isn’t for you. Honestly, the goal isn’t even to convince anyone of anything. Instead, to share a belief/opinion and why I have it.
First, it is important to note that my statement does not mean I think Stefanski is a great coach. I think he is a good to very good coach.
Second, John Harbaugh has proved to me that he is a great coach and the best in the division. Not only does his teams win but Harbaugh has coached the Baltimore Ravens with a variety of styles of play, varying roster issues and through a ton of injury concerns.
Third, Mike Tomlin is a great leader of players and gets the most out of his teams when they lack talent. We will remember Duck Hodges for a long time because Tomlin made things work with a quarterback that hasn’t been heard from again.
While Tomlin is a great leader, he’s a good coach. Game management, X’s & O’s and his insistence on keeping OC Matt Canada have held the team back more than almost anything.
(Note: This article was started before the Pittsburgh Steelers loss on Thursday Night Football but delayed following to gather more opinions.)
I’m not alone in my concerns related to Tomlin. A couple of media (who I know are also Steelers fans) and a former Pittsburgh player have concerns
