Following the end of each season since Stefanski became head coach, they have had conversations with ownership about the previous season. This season was no different. After the Browns finished the 2023 season with an 11-6 record and a trip to the Wild Card round, they had those conversations with Managing and Principal Partners Dee and Jimmy Haslam, Executive Vice President and Partner JW Johnson and other members of ownership.
Those conversations served as the building blocks for the future. During the NFL Annal League Meeting in March, the Haslam’s said at the time they were close to extensions with Berry and Stefanski. They praised the way the two handled a number of different circumstances throughout the 2023 season and didn’t bat an eye.
Now with the extensions, there is a level of stability and continuity within the organization moving forward. Yet, Stefanski said they aren’t focused on the element of stability; instead, they are focused on continuing to do the job ahead of them to lead the Browns.
“To entrust myself and Andrew, their family has given us that trust to be here is a big deal,” Stefanski said. “So, with Dee and Jimmy, Whitney (Haslam Johnson) and JW, I mean, they’ve been ultra supportive of us in a football way and in a personal way. They’ve been great to our families. So, really excited to continue to partner with Andrew and we have work to do.”
Since Berry and Stefanski took over in 2020, the Browns have a record of 37-30 (.552), which is the highest winning percentage for the team over a four-year stretch since 1986-89. They also reached the playoffs twice in the four-year stint, beginning in 2020 and again in 2023.
The Browns also finished the 2023 season with an 11-6 record and another trip to the postseason. The 11 regular season wins tied for second-most in team history, trailing only the 1986 team, which had 12 wins. Following the 2023 season, Stefanski (2020 and 2023) joined…
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