Kevin Stefanski says he's tuning out the noise. And right now, there's plenty of it.
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The Browns are off to a 1-5 start, and the pressure on their two-time AP Coach of the Year is growing by the week. Stefanski led Cleveland to its only playoff win since the franchise returned in 1999, but that was back in 2020. Since then, the Browns are 4-19 and searching for answers.
Asked Wednesday how he's handling the outside criticism, Stefanski didn't flinch.
"I don't listen to it," he told reporters. "It's probably the easiest way. I grew up in Philly. I was a longtime listener of 610 WIP. So, I understand the media role and I understand for our fans, that's an important part of our interest in this game. But I also know in my chair that I'm currently sitting in, you can't listen to that type of stuff."
The Browns' next shot to quiet the critics comes Sunday against the 1-5 Dolphins, who have their own coach under fire. Both teams are desperate for a win, and one sideline could look very different come Monday morning.
"When you go through times you have to show resilience," Stefanski said.
And it's safe to say the Browns are going through tough times. They finished 3-14 last season, meaning they're 4-19 under Stefanski over the past two seasons combined.
If he doesn't get a win soon, or get fired soon ... well, fans are already questioning exactly what ownership and the front office are thinking.
