Joe Woods
New Browns DC Joe Woods said that they will continue to use a 4-3 base defense for the upcoming season.
โI know the personnel here is tailored toward a 4-3 scheme, which Iโm very comfortable with,โ said Woods about retaining the scheme, per Nate Ulrich. โWeโll stay with the 4-3 system here and focus on putting the guys in the right positions to make plays.โ
Browns
- Alex Marvez reports that new Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods will bring at least one assistant with him to Cleveland from San Francisco.
- Chris Kiffin was the 49ersโ pass rush coach last season, and will now serve as the defensive line coach in Cleveland.
- The Browns also hired Jason Tarver as LBs coach. (NFLTR)
- Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Browns have hired former Broncos QB coach T.C. McCartney as an offensive assistant.
Titans
- While Jim Wyatt of the teamโs official site expects the Titans to be active in the free-agent market, he mentions that Tennesseeโs largest priority this offseason is to re-sign their own players.
- Wyatt does not think the Titans will be in the market for Cowboysโ impending free-agent WR Amari Cooper should he be available.
- As for the Titansโ offensive line, Wyatt believes their front office is interested in re-signing OT Dennis Kelly to an extension.
- Wyatt feels that the Titansโ top priority this offseason is signing an edge rusher, though Tennesseeโs needs may change based on which players theyโre able to re-sign.
- Wyatt does not expect the Titans to re-sign QB Marcus Mariota, given that he would like to compete for a starting role elsewhere.
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