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Cleveland Browns: Lessons for a rookie head coach

When Freddie Kitchens was named head coach of the Cleveland Browns, some loved it, and some questioned how a guy with only nine games of offensive coordinating experience could land the position. With the talent assembled and how he helped the Browns turn the season around last year, many thought the hire was a great move.

Naming Kitchens the head coach will receive tons of backlash after a 1-2 start and poor play calling that even Kitchens admits is on him. The bright side of the 1-2 start, Kitchens has learned from one mistake. Baker Mayfield was holding on to the ball too long Weeks 1 and 2 so Kitchens inserted a game plan to get the ball out of quickly.