AFC Notes: Joe Woods, Browns, Titans

Joe Woods

New Browns DC Joe Woods said that they will continue to use a 4-3 base defense for the upcoming season. 

โ€œI know the personnel here is tailored toward a 4-3 scheme, which Iโ€™m very comfortable with,โ€ said Woods about retaining the scheme, per Nate Ulrich.  โ€œWeโ€™ll 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 teamโ€™s official site expects the Titans to be active in the free-agent market, he mentions that Tennesseeโ€™s 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 Tennesseeโ€™s needs may change based on which players theyโ€™re 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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