Thursday, February 6, 2014

Kyle Shanahan as Browns OC?

The Cleveland Browns hired Kyle Shanahan as their offensive coordinator under new coach Mike Pettine and since Shanahan was most recently with the Redskins,I've heard more than than I would usually about a offensive coordinator.

Kyle Shanahan comes with a mixed reputation from his last two seasons in Washington.
2012 saw Shanahan's offense lead the Redskins to the playoffs.
2013 was a different note as the Redskins won just three games.

Which Shanahan will arrive in Cleveland?
Depends on the talent.
The Shanahan offense has always done best with a mobile quarterback and a decent runner.
Right now,Cleveland has neither.
Brian Hoyer isn't a statue,but is coming off an injury that may slow him down and the running back crop is the worst in the NFL.

I'm also not sure that the Browns line is a great fit as the Shanahan offense requires quicker linemen that often can de-emphasize power.
With a need at guard and possibly center with Alex Mack probably leaving via free agency,the Browns will likely need at least two,if not three starters.

Kyle Shanahan was successful in Houston with Matt Schaub and had success with Washington when Robert Griffin bothered to listen,so considering the Browns lack of strong options at the late date,Shanahan really was the best of a not so strong lot.

I will speculate this-Kyle Shanahan's hiring and his offense looks to have a certain player to fit in the draft on the QB end.
I would even say this,A certain player in College Station,Texas just might be the apple of the Browns eye as the ideal fit...

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