Latzhosen Forum » CLEVELAND (AP) — The Freddie Kitchens Era

https://www.brownsfanshop.com/Emmanuel-Ogbah-Jersey , although still not official, is rolling along.While his agent continued to hammer out details for him to become Cleveland’s new coach, Kitchens continued to piece together his staff with the Browns. On Friday, former Vikings coordinator Mike Priefer announced he will handle special teams for Kitchens.Kitchens and the Browns reached agreement earlier this week, but as of Friday night the team had still not confirmed his hiring. There don’t appear to be any major obstacles to prevent Kitchens from being named the team’s 17th full-time coach.It’s just taking time.Priefer, who was suspended three games by Minnesota in 2014 for an insensitive remark, released a statement saying he’s coming to Cleveland to work for Kitchens. Priefer spent the previous eight seasons coaching special teams with the Vikings.“I am excited to work with Coach Kitchens Denzel Ward Jersey , John Dorsey and the entire Browns organization,” Priefer said. “I will always remember my time spent with the Vikings and deeply appreciate everyone that I was able to work with during my time there.”Priefer has some Cleveland roots. He was born in Cleveland and his father, Chuck, began his coaching career in Northeast Ohio before getting to the NFL as a special teams coach.Priefer also has some baggage.The Vikings have suspended him without pay for the first three games in 2014 after an independent investigation into claims by former punter Chris Kluwe showed that Priefer made a homophobic remark during the 2012 season. Priefer later and had his suspension was reduced to two games.“I regret what has occurred and what I said,” Priefer said four years ago. “I am extremely sorry but I will learn from this situation and will work on educating others to create more tolerance and respect.”By all accounts, Priefer has been a model citizen since and he’s proven to be a solid coach. He’s been in the NFL for 17 years, also working in Denver and Kansas City as a coordinator for special teams units that have consistently ranked high in the league.Priefer will replace Amos Jones Trevon Coley Color Rush Jersey , who is not coming back to the Browns after one wobbly season as special teams coordinator. The Browns’ kicking game struggled under Jones and the team’s return game was average at best.Kitchens also met on Friday with fired Arizona Steve Wilks about becoming his defensive coordinator. The 49-year-old Wilks was dismissed after going 3-13 season. He’s got a strong defensive background and previously ran Carolina’s defense in 2017.Wilks served as the Panthers’ defensive backs coach from 2012-14 and was promoted to assistant head coach in 2015-16. He’s also been a secondary coach in Chicago and San Diego.Former Denver coach Vance Joseph was scheduled to visit the Browns over the weekend, but he was hired by new Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury on Friday. Last Week: 6-7Weeks 1 through 7: 48-51-4Home teams shown in bold. Odds taken from Odds Shark.Philadelphia (-3) vs. Jacksonville (London)Before the season started, the NFL was probably licking their chops at this London matchup. Now, it’s looked at as a matchup of two underperforming teams. The Jaguars have more issues, though.. especially on offense.Pick: Philadelphia (-3)Baltimore (-2.5) vs. Carolina Justin Tucker missing that extra point to tie last Sunday was craaaaaaaaazy. He was 222 for 222 on XP’s prior to that miss. That’s football, I guess.Pick: Baltimore (-2.5)Pittsburgh (-8) vs. ClevelandEven though they’re 2-4-1, the Browns are 5-2 ATS this season. I don’t think it’s crazy to think they keep it close here https://www.brownsfanshop.com/Duke-Johnson-Jersey , especially if their defense keeps forcing turnovers.Pick: Cleveland (+8)Kansas City (-10) vs. DenverKC is rolling, and the Broncos have had to deal with the drama of Chad Kelly all week long. Mahomes & crew win going away.Pick: Kansas City (-10)Chicago (-7.5) vs. New York JetsAlthough some of the better QBs in the league have found success against the Bears defense, Darnold is a QB that that D can prey on.Pick: Chicago (-7.5)Detroit (-3) vs. SeattleKerryon Johnson is going to be good for a long time, and Matt Stafford has bounced back from a slow start to his season.Remember when people were writing off the Lions & Matt Patricia after week one?Pick: Detroit (-3)Cincinnati (-3.5) vs. Tampa BayThe young Bengals might not be as good as their hot start indicated, but they’re not as bad as they played last week. They’ll come out with a chip on their shoulder in this one.Pick: Cincinnati (-3.5)Washington (-1) vs. New York Giants The Giants are bound to win one of these soon, right? Right?Pick: New York Giants (+1)Indianapolis (-3) vs. OaklandBet you didn’t know that Andrew Luck has thrown 15 touchdown passes in his last four games. Those whispers that he might not be what he once was coming off injury are getting quieter and quieter.Pick: Indianapolis (-3)Los Angeles Rams (-9) vs. Green BayThe Rams are frighteningly good, but the Packers are coming off a bye and getting healthier. In front of plenty of cheesheads in LA Greg Joseph Jersey , they keep it close.Pick: Green Bay (+9)San Francisco (-1) vs. Arizona Yuck.Pick: Arizona (+1)Minnesota (-1) vs. New OrleansHow many times will the Minnesota Miracle be shown on the Sunday Night broadcast? Probably a lot. This game should be excellent.Pick: Minnesota (-1)New England (-14) vs. BuffaloFor some reason, I really considered taking Bills +14 here…. nah.Pick: New England (-14)