Former Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel has been selected as a recipient of the Pro Football Writers of America’s Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman award, which recognizes lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL. The award is named after the late, legendary Sports Illustrated football writer Paul Zimmerman.
Crennel was announced as one of the two winners of the honor from the PFWA, along with longtime Dolphins assistant Bill Ansparger.
Crennel was the Browns head coach from 2005-2008. He was also the team’s defensive coordinator in 2000. Crennel has also coached with the Giants, Jets, Patriots, Chiefs and Texans, where he has been the defensive coordinator since 2014 (he sat out the 2017 season). Crennel has coached in six Super Bowls, winning five titles.
In the spirit of disclosure, I am a PFWA member and voted for Crennel.
Congrats to Coach Crennel, one of the truly good guys in the game!
