After hiring Ken Dorsey as his new offensive coordinator, Duce Staley has his new running backs coach, and more, Kevin Stefanski provided quotes to each of the new members of his staff with the Cleveland Browns.
Overhauling his offensive staff, former offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt was dismissed and has now landed with the New England Patriots. Staley has replaced Stump Mitchell as running backs coach, and T.C. McCartney was replaced with Tommy Rees as the tight ends coach (who was also given the passing game specialist title).
They made one change on the defensive side of the ball as well, bringing in Jacques Cesaire as their new defensive line coach.
The Browns have officially announced those hires now, and the head coach provided quotes on each of the new members of his staff. Here is what Stefanski had to say about his new offensive coordinator and the other three hires made to his staff.
On OC Ken Dorsey:
“Ken has worked with and elevated some of the top quarterbacks in this league and will bring a fresh approach to our offense,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said. “He knows what it takes to be successful at that position as he was one of the most successful college quarterbacks of all time and that has helped him become a tremendous coach. He has a history with this team and knows what the Browns mean to this city. We are very excited to bring in Ken as offensive coordinator.”
On RB coach Duce Staley:
“Duce was a tough, hard-nosed running back in this league and brings the mind-set and energy to his coaching style that is needed in the running backs room,” Stefanski said. “He knows how to get the most out of his players and has worked with some of the best running backs in the NFL. We are excited to have him leading our running backs.”
On TE coach/pass game specialist Tommy Rees:
“Tommy has established himself as one of the top assistant coaches in college football and I have no doubt that will transition to the NFL,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said. “He has an incredible football acumen and I look forward to bringing his insight and unique perspective from top college programs to our offense.”
On DL coach Jacques Cesaire:
“Jacques brings energy and a proven track record as both a player and coach in this league,” Stefanski said. “He has made his impact felt in every place he has been, and we know he will come in and work to increase an already high standard for our defensive line.”
