Overview
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Rees will select and call the game plan, while Stefanski keeps authority over fourth-down and other critical decisions.
- Cleveland enters Week 10 ranked 31st in total offense and 30th in scoring, with rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel near the bottom of league passing metrics.
- Rees brings college play-calling experience from Notre Dame and Alabama but will call NFL plays for the first time, saying he is prepared to manage game-day pressure.
- Players voiced support for the switch, with Gabriel praising Rees’ approach and Jerry Jeudy hopeful for more involvement; wideout Cedric Tillman is expected to return from a hamstring injury.
- Analysts question whether a new voice can fix broader issues such as pass protection and receiver production, though some anticipate more commitment to the run and a focus on featuring top playmakers.