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Mina Kimes Has A Message For The NFL About Kevin Stefanski

By Jimmy Swartz January 7, 2021 @brownsnationcom

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on the field during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 29, 2020, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio.
(Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire)

 

As the Cleveland Browns prepare to play their first playoff game in nearly two decades, much of the week’s discussion has been about Kevin Stefanski.

Earlier this week, Stefanski tested positive for COVID-19, taking away the Browns’ head coach and playcaller for Sunday’s game.

Many have argued that Stefanski should be still be allowed to coach and call plays for the team electronically.

I don’t understand why Kevin Stefanski can’t get in his car by himself, drive 2 hours to Pittsburgh, go directly to an empty press box, wipe down his headset and equipment afterwards, and then drive home #Browns #NFL

— Doug Fox (@foxdr4) January 7, 2021

But, the NFL rules do not allow any type of remote electronic devices during a game.

ESPN analyst Mina Kimes has a message for the NFL in regards to Sunday’s Browns and Steelers game.

She pointed out in a recent episode of ‘Around the Horn,’ that the NFL goal should be to have ‘the best game while maintaining competitive fairness and safety.’

“I think they can accomplish all that, while letting Stefanski coach.” she said.

“The NFL’s rationale for not letting him do so is precedent,” Kimes said. “They decided before the season they were going to maintain the rules. But with all due respect to the rules, it’s 2021. Precedent is kind of a ridiculous concept.”

“I’m looking at you through an IPad at my house, rules are meant to be broken right now.”

Let common sense prevail: the NFL should allow Kevin Stefanski to call plays on Sunday. @AroundtheHorn pic.twitter.com/TWCPFqZ7JG

— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) January 7, 2021

Kimes goes on to say that she even thinks Steelers coach Mike Tomlin would agree to it, because it would give us the best game possible.

While I think many would agree with Kimes, the NFL likely will not alter it’s rules, especially this late in the season.

The Browns are set to face the Steelers this Sunday night at 8:15 ET on NBC at Heinz Field.

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About Jimmy Swartz

Owner and Founder of BrownsNation.com. As a freelance sports journalist being born and raised in Ohio, I understand the Cleveland Browns fan base. Whether it was Red Right 88, The Drive, The Fumble, The Move, and whatever we're calling the post-1999 quarterback dilemma, Browns fans just want a winner. When I'm not plugging away in front of the computer, I'm probably watching sports or thinking about sports.

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  1. John krontz says

    January 7, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    Lets do this!!! Go Browns

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