All of Northeast Ohio has been pining for an update regarding Bill Callahan and his prospects of returning to Cleveland after he recently left Tennessee when his son, Brian, was fired.
Bill, the Browns’
offensive line coach from 2020 to 2023, was a crucial piece to Cleveland’s coaching staff during his time with the team. He was famously known for reshaping and reinvigorating the Browns’ offensive line and helping lead the team to the playoffs.
Stefanski first commented on Brian Callahan’s firing in a recent media session:
“Obviously I hate to see that news down there in Tennessee. I talked to Brian, I’ve not talked to Bill. Obviously I hate that news.”
As a coach, you always feel bad when you see your friends or fellow coaches lose their jobs, regardless of the stated reason. Despite what some think, trying to coach a team that lacks the talent and tools to succeed in a given period is quite challenging.
On the idea of the Browns reuniting with Bill Callahan at some point, Stefanski said:
“Obviously I think very highly of (Bill)”
But he declined to comment on whether or not he’d rehire Callahan in Cleveland. The way Stefanski went about handling the question kind of gave off the vibes that he’s not really interested in the idea right now.
Stefanski was really excited to bring in Mike Bloomgren this offseason and probably wants to stick with “his guy” right now, especially if the team is planning on cleaning house in the offensive line room in 2026 (which they definitely should).
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