Alex Van Pelt is making it work. Learning how to coach over video exchanges and conference calls during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a novel concept for Cleveland’s offensive coordinator.
Teaching via video instead of working hands-on with the players is a different kind of challenge. Van Pelt has found he likes certain aspects of learning a new way to coach. The new OC talked about one of the unexpected benefits in an interview with Cleveland Browns Daily this week.
“It’s a hell of a deal,” Van Pelt told host Nathan Zegura. “You get to actually slo-mo down and really zoom in and highlight just the quarterback’s feet and be able to show him what you’re looking for.”
Overhauling Baker Mayfield’s footwork on his dropbacks is one of Van Pelt’s primary offseason projects. They are trying to change the positioning and sequencing for Mayfield’s feet on his drops.
