According to a chart from Football Insights, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has the sixth-highest explosive play rate of any offensive play caller since 2000.
The Browns’ head coach falls just behind names like Greg Roman, Bobby Slowik, Klint Kubiak, Mike McDaniel, and Chip Kelly. Per Football Insights, an explosive play is defined as a run of 10 or more yards or a pass of 20 or more yards, excluding quarterback scrambles.
Offensive play callers this century after removing scrambles and extreme garbage time. Three Shanahan disciples leading in explosive plays. pic.twitter.com/A8yPbrflRm
— Football Insights 📊 (@fball_insights) September 18, 2024
On the x-axis of this chart is EPA (expected points added) per play, which measures performance relative to what is expected on a given play. Stefanski doesn’t rank near the very top in this category, but he finds himself comfortably above average and in the top-right quadrant of the chart, which usually signifies great success.
This chart further proves that Stefanski has been one of the best offensive minds during his time with the Vikings and Browns. His ability to maximize his team’s talent and historically elevate quarterback play are the biggest factors behind his being a two-time Coach of the Year with a new contract.
