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. 

“I know the personnel here is tailored toward a 4-3 scheme, which I’m very comfortable with,” said Woods about retaining the scheme, per Nate Ulrich.  “We’ll stay with the 4-3 system here and focus on putting the guys in the right positions to make plays.”

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 49ers’ 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 team’s official site expects the Titans to be active in the free-agent market, he mentions that Tennessee’s largest priority this offseason is to re-sign their own players. 
• Wyatt does not think the Titans will be in the market for Cowboys’ impending free-agent WR Amari Cooper should he be available. 
• As for the Titans’ offensive line, Wyatt believes their front office is interested in re-signing OT Dennis Kelly to an extension. 
• Wyatt feels that the Titans’ top priority this offseason is signing an edge rusher, though Tennessee’s needs may change based on which players they’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.