Kyle Shanahan should be referred to as the coach that got away from the Cleveland Browns. The 2014 season for head coach Mike Pettine and the Browns was a roller-coaster to say the least. After a terrific 7-4 start that saw offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan bring out the best in quarterback Brian Hoyer, the bottom fell out and the club finished 7-9.
Turmoil surrounded that season as management clearly wanted the coaching staff to play an unprepared Johnny Manziel at quarterback. It was also the season in which general manager Ray Farmer had his infamous texting scandal to the sideline during games.