The Cleveland Browns spent three years under HC Kevin Stefanski with almost complete continuity of the coaching staff from one year to the next. Last year, Stefanski moved on from defensive coordinator Joe Woods and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer in the first big shake-ups of his coaching group.
The additions of DC Jim Schwartz and special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone paid dividends on the field in 2023.
Fan and media rumblings for Stefanski to lose his job died down as the team surged to an 11-6 record and the top wild card spot in the NFL playoffs despite huge injury issues.