Following the loss to the Steelers on Sunday, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski assured the job safety of kicker Dustin Hopkins.
The Browns suffered a frustrating defeat in Week 14. The biggest factor in the loss was promising scoring drives that resulted in zero points. Kicker Dustin Hopkins was blamed for both of his missed field goal attempts this afternoon. The field goal attempts were from 43 and 38 yards away, well within Hopkins’ range.
His unfortunate slump didn’t just start today; he has made only three of his last nine field goal attempts in the Browns’ previous five games. Despite this, Stefanski took the podium to reassure Dustin Hopkins about his job security.
The Cleveland Browns are now in a rough state of affairs, facing a 3-10 overall record. Even though it is disappointing to see Hopkins perform this way after an off-season extension, the team is not a kicker away from being contenders.
Trying to let Hopkins work out his troubles and find his groove again is almost all the team can do in their current situation.
