Following the win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns‘ head coach, Kevin Stefanski, appeared to be in a great mood. Overall, the Browns didn’t have the best season, losing 12 games. But they ended the season with two consecutive wins with rookie Shedeur Sanders. During the post-game press conference, a happy Stefanski shed some light on what he is going to do next.

“I’ll spend the next 30 minutes celebrating with this team,” answered Kevin Stefanski, when asked how he is going to spend the next 48 hours, via Mary Kay Cabot on X.

The Browns are one of the best teams in the NFL this season defensively. They have consistently been within the top four spots in total defense and passing defense. Defensive end Myles Garrett just broke the all-time single-season sack record in the NFL with 23 sacks. The previous record was 22.5, held by Michael Strahan and T.J.Watt. They even scored twice on defense against the Bengals.

The Browns may not have improved a great deal, but they have taken baby steps. They won two more than last season, which was Stefanski’s worst season with the franchise. He also gave Deion Sanders’ son and rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders his first big breakthrough. Under his coaching, Shedeur has adjusted well to the franchise. In seven games, he made 109-of-190 passes for 1,289 yards and seven touchdowns. As a rushing QB, he carried the ball 18 times for 143 yards and one touchdown.

With all these achievements, 30-minutes of celebration is seemingly less for the HC. While as happy as he it, limiting his enjoyment to half an hour could signify a different aspect of his future.

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It was the first time all season that the franchise managed to win two games in a row. This also came as a full-circle moment because the season had begun with a loss to the Bengals, and now it ended with a win over them. However, a win does not necessarily guarantee Stefanski’s future. Even so, Stefanski was not ready to talk about it during the post-game press conference.

“This game is not about me,” Stefanski said, via the Cleveland Browns YouTube. “I told you guys that. I’m proud of this group.”

Kevin Stefanski has been the head coach of the Browns since 2020. During his first season, he took the franchise to the playoffs, losing out to the Chiefs in the divisional playoff. It was the first time since 2002 that the Browns qualified for the playoffs. He also won the AP NFL Coach of the Year in 2020.  The following two years were losing seasons for the Browns. Then again, in 2023, he took the Browns to the playoffs and won his second AP NFL Coach of the Year. Then he again tanked two seasons, with the second one being the current one. As per the record, the 2026 season will be the one where they make it to the playoffs.

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But assumptions just don’t cut it for the Browns. In two seasons, they have only eight wins, while losing out on 26 occasions. Even his decision to bring in Deshaun Watson has not paid off. The QB came to the Browns in 2022 and has played only 19 games in four seasons, recording 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The rest of the time, he has been injured. Reports of the Browns searching for potential candidates have also surfaced online.

“The Cleveland Browns have done some background work to gather information on potential head-coaching options, and are leaning toward moving on from two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski,” said Dianna Russini of The Athletic. “With the success of EVP and general manager Andrew Berry’s most recent draft, he’s likely to stay, but those discussions are ongoing heading into Cleveland’s final game at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Browns are 4-12 after finishing 3-14 in 2024.”

With Black Monday approaching, things are now looking well for Stefanski. The Browns could soon be parting ways with him. However, if the firing does happen, there is a chance of him not being unemployed for long. The Tennessee Titans are searching for a head coach. They finished the season 3-14, marking their fourth season without postseason football. Kevin Stefanski could be the perfect person for his job, especially since he has a habit of bringing back franchises to the playoffs. It will be interesting see what the future has in store for him. But for now, he has earned himself a well-deserved 30-minutes of fun with his team.