You can summarize the national opinion about Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens in two words: Yes, but.
Yes, his promotion from running backs coach to offensive coordinator went smoothly, but … being a head coach is something else entirely.
Yes, he has the respect (key word) of the Browns franchise quarterback Baker Mayfield, but … that was more about what Hue Jackson was not more than what Freddie Kitchens was.
Yes, the players appear to love his straightforward, no-nonsense approach, but … can he manage all these “big” personalities?
As the Cleveland Browns wrapped up their mandatory mini-camp, Kitchens continues to show that he understands his doubters, and is having none of it.