The Cleveland Browns continue to remain undefeated in head coach introductory press conferences.
Under the Haslams, they're now 5-0 thanks to a charismatic debut from Kevin Stefanski Tuesday afternoon at FirstEnergy Stadium.
"I'm not going to stand up here and make any bold predictions about what we're going to do this year," Stefanski said. "I'm not going to speak anything into existence right now. I can just promise you that we're going to work."
The 18th head coach in Browns history and the 10th full-time hire in the post 1999 expansion era hit all the right notes and struck the right chords in his first appearance since the team decided Sunday morning to hire him.
Stefanski playfully sought advice from reporters about which side of town to live on – east or west side. He joked about the promises he made to his family including a trip to Disney World and a new dog – side note, he'll love the puppy pound at training camp. He acknowledged the distinguished alumni of the franchise and of course its die hard, yet long suffering and tormented fan base.
He looked the part while also addressing the elephant in the room – the constant change that continues to blow through the Browns like a hurricane.
"I understand that and for me, and it's easy, the focus is 2020. We're not looking backward, we're moving forward," Stefanski said. "And I hope all of our players know that, too. When they walk in the building, whenever it is in April, we're moving forward. And anything that's happened in the past does not affect our future."
Cleveland passed on Stefanski a year ago, opting to promote Freddie Kitchens instead after meeting twice with the team in 2019, yet Stefanski gave it another try in 2020.
"I am undeterred. And I'm undaunted," Stefanski said. "And I think the challenge is there and I can't wait to be a part of this change."
Stefanski has already spoken with key players going forward, including quarterback Baker Mayfield as well as receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry.
The trio are known for their unique personalities, which doesn't bother their new coach in the least as long as they deliver when it counts.
"Personality is welcome. Your production is required," Stefanski said.
Last season the Brows lacked leadership.
That's why Stefanski is here.
"My leadership style is to be authentic," Stefanski said. "I'm going to be me, and I think that's good enough. I want to lead from a relationship standpoint, I want them to understand what I'm about. I want to be the point guard for this organization."
Time will tell just how long he'll be allowed to lead in Cleveland.
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