| 2014 Cleveland Browns season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Jimmy Haslam |
| Head Coach | Mike Pettine |
| General Manager | Ray Farmer |
| Home Field | FirstEnergy Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 7-9 |
| Place | 3rd in AFC North |
| Playoff Finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | Alex Mack, C Joe Thomas, OT Gary Barnidge, TE |
| Timeline | |
| Previous Season | Next Season |
| 2013 | 2015 |
The 2014 Cleveland Browns season was the franchise's upcoming 66th season as a professional sports franchise and its 62nd season as a member of the National Football League. It was also the first season under a new head coach, as former head coach Rob Chudzinski was fired after a 4–12 season,[1] as well as the second season under general manager Michael Lombardi. They will attempt to break their 11-year playoff drought, the longest in franchise history.
Offseason[]
Personnel changes[]
Coaching staff changes[]
On December 29, 2013, the Browns fired head coach Rob Chudzinski. In his only season as coach, Chudzinski posted a record of 4–12, including a 7 game losing streak to end the season, although he ended the Browns' 11 game losing streak to their division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens.
On January 23, 2014, the Browns hired former Buffalo Bills' defensive coordinator Mike Pettine as head coach. Pettine served as defensive coordinator of the Bills in 2013, defensive coordinator of the New York Jets from 2009–2012, and a defensive assistant with the Baltimore Ravens from 2002–2008. This will be Pettine's first opportunity as an NFL head coach.
On January 27, the Browns hired former Bills' linebackers coach Jim O'Neil as defensive coordinator. O'Neil has served as a defensive assistant under Pettine with both the Jets and the Bills.[2]
Also, on January 27, the Browns filled out their defensive coaching staff by adding three assistant coaches who worked under Pettine in Buffalo: Chuck Driesbach as linebackers coach, Brian Fleury as assistant linebackers coach and Jeff Hafley as secondary coach.[2] The Browns also hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers' tight ends coach Brian Angelichio to the same position and retained assistant secondary coach Bobby Babich, special teams coach Chris Tabor, and assistant special teams coach Shawn Mennenga from Chudzinski's coaching staff.[2]
On February 3, the Browns hired former Washington Redskins' offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan to take the same position with the team. Shanahan, the son of Super Bowl champion head coach Mike Shanahan, served as the Houston Texans' offensive coordinator from 2008–2009, and the Redskins' offensive coordinator from 2010–2013.
Front office changes[]
On February 11, the Browns fired general manager Mike Lombardi and promoted assistant general manager Ray Farmer to take his place as GM. In addition, CEO Joe Banner resigned from his role with the team.[3]
Also on February 11, the Browns hired Bill Kuharich as assistant general manager to Farmer. Kuharich worked with Farmer in the Kansas City Chiefs player personnel department, and has also worked in the New Orleans Saints player personnel department.[4]
Roster changes[]
2014 draft class[]
- Main article: 2014 NFL Draft
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Justin Gilbert | CB | Oklahoma State | Pick acquired from MIN |
| 1 | 22 | Johnny Manziel | QB | Texas A&M | |
| 2 | 35 | Joel Bitonio | T | Nevada | |
| 3 | 71 | Christian Kirskey | LB | Iowa | |
| 3 | 94 | Terrance West | RB | Towson | Pick acquired from SF |
| 4 | TBD | Pierre Desir | CB | Lindenwood |
- Notes
- The Browns acquired an additional first-round selection (No. TBD overall) in a trade that sent running back Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts.
- The Browns acquired an additional third-round selection (No. 83 overall) in a trade that sent the team's 2013 fourth-round selection to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- The Browns acquired an additional fourth-round selection in a trade that sent the team's 2013 fifth-round selection to the Indianapolis Colts.
- Exact numbers of the selections from rounds 4–7 will be determined when compensatory selections are awarded at the NFL's annual owners' meetings in the spring.
Preseason[]
Schedule[]
The Browns' preseason opponents were announced on April 9, 2014.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Results | Game site | NFL.com recap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final score | Team record | |||||
| 1 | TBD (August 7–11) | at Detroit | Ford Field | |||
| 2 | August 18 | at Washington | FedEx Field | |||
| 3 | TBD (August 21–25) | St. Louis | FirstEnergy Stadium | |||
| 4 | August 28 | Chicago | FirstEnergy Stadium | |||
Regular season[]
Schedule[]
2014 opponents[]
Listed below are the Browns' opponents for 2014. Exact dates and times will be announced in April.[5]
| Category | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Divisional opponents (AFC North) |
Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Pittsburgh Steelers | |
| Conference opponents (AFC South) |
Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts |
Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans |
| Conference opponents (based on 2013 division placement) |
Oakland Raiders | Buffalo Bills |
| Interconference opponents (NFC South) |
New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers |
Game summaries[]
Staff[]
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Final roster[]
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Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
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Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen
Linebackers
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Defensive Backs
Special Teams
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Reserve Lists
Practice Squad
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References[]
- ↑ Sessler, Marc (December 29, 2013). Rob Chudzinski fired by Cleveland Browns. National Football League. Retrieved on December 29, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Browns hire Jim O'Neil as new DC. Associated Press (January 27, 2014). Retrieved on January 28, 2014.
- ↑ Browns name Ray Farmer new GM. Associated Press (February 11, 2014). Retrieved on February 11, 2014.
- ↑ Benne, John (February 11, 2014). Browns hire Bill Kuharich as assistant GM. SB Nation. Retrieved on February 12, 2014.
- ↑ Opponents set for 2014 NFL season. NFL.com (December 30, 2013). Retrieved on December 30, 2013.
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