{"id":41544,"date":"2026-01-12T11:56:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=41544"},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:58:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:58:20","slug":"next-browns-head-coach-how-nate-scheelhaases-mcvay-style-scheme-can-fix-clevelands-broken-offense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=41544","title":{"rendered":"Next Browns head coach? How Nate Scheelhaase\u2019s \u2018McVay-style\u2019 scheme can fix Cleveland\u2019s broken offense"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"article-body\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/library.sportingnews.com\/styles\/crop_style_16_9_desktop_webp\/s3\/2025-09\/USATSI_27084681.jpg.webp?itok=SBcghUxM\" alt=\"Next Browns head coach? How Nate Scheelhaase\u2019s \u2018McVay-style\u2019 scheme can fix Cleveland\u2019s broken offense image\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">The Cleveland Browns 5-12 season was defined by a historic lack of offensive identity.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Cleveland finished last in the NFL in points per drive, and 31st in average points per game (16.4). This was\u00a0largely due to a stagnant passing attack and an offensive line decimated by injuries. It was one of the main reasons that owner Jimmy Haslam fired Kevin Stefanski as head coach.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">So how can the Browns kick start this lethargic offense and start scoring? How about a fresh, creative mind with proven results as the next sideline boss?<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Enter Nate Scheelhaase, pass game coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams. As per ESPN&#8217;s Adam Schefter, the Browns have officially requested to interview him.<\/p>\n<div><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/library.sportingnews.com\/styles\/crop_style_16_9_desktop_webp\/s3\/2025-09\/USATSI_24069988_168411108_lowres.jpg.webp 100vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"all and (min-width: 1025px)\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/library.sportingnews.com\/styles\/crop_style_16_9_tablet_2x_webp\/s3\/2025-09\/USATSI_24069988_168411108_lowres.jpg.webp 100vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"all and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/library.sportingnews.com\/styles\/crop_style_16_9_mobile_2x_webp\/s3\/2025-09\/USATSI_24069988_168411108_lowres.jpg.webp 100vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"all and (max-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Los Angeles Rams vs Houston Texans\" src=\"https:\/\/library.sportingnews.com\/styles\/crop_style_16_9_desktop_webp\/s3\/2025-09\/USATSI_24069988_168411108_lowres.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Next Browns head coach? How Nate Scheelhaase\u2019s \u2018McVay-style\u2019 scheme can fix Cleveland\u2019s broken offense | Sporting News Canada\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Scheelhaase is the latest hot assistant prospect from the Sean McVay coaching tree. His philosophy addresses Cleveland&#8217;s biggest roster headaches:<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"><b data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\">The &#8220;13 Personnel&#8221; Revolution:<\/b> While the 2025 Browns struggled to run the ball effectively, Scheelhaase gained league-wide acclaim for his 13-personnel packages\u00a0(one RB, three TEs). By using heavy personnel to create passing mismatches, he could maximize Browns\u2019 tight end Harold Fannin Jr.,\u00a0while protecting a hopefully rebuilt offensive line with shorter, rhythmic passing concepts.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><b data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\">Protection Through Motion:<\/b> Cleveland ranked last in pressure rate allowed last season. Scheelhaase\u2019s scheme utilizes &#8220;illusion of complexity&#8221;. This uses a lot of pre-snap motion and shifts to freeze pass-rushers and give the quarterback &#8220;easy&#8221; pre-snap reads. This is the exact &#8220;QB-friendly&#8221; system needed to settle a chaotic Cleveland quarterback room.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"><b data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\">Red Zone Lethal:<\/b> A major flaw for the 2025 Browns was their inability to finish drives. In contrast, Scheelhaase\u2019s offensive roots are built on efficiency; during his tenure at Iowa State, his offense ranked second nationally in red zone efficiency, a trait he brought to a Rams team that was 1st in the NFL in average points per game (30.5) this season.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"><b data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\">Maximizing the Playmakers:<\/b> Just as he unlocked Puka Nacua\u00a0(led the league with 129 receptions in 2025), Scheelhaase\u2019s &#8220;spacing concepts&#8221; are designed to get the ball into the hands of playmakers in space. For a Browns team that suffered from the second-most dropped passes in the NFL, his focus on &#8220;clarity and command&#8221; in route running could be the key to revitalizing the receiving corps. A nice shiny new rookie wide receiver in the draft would help too!<\/p>\n<p>The Las Vegas Raiders have also requested an interview with Scheelhaase. Cleveland may have to make a decision sooner-than-later if they want to bring the 35-year old to northeast Ohio.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Browns have officially requested to interview Rams&#8217; Nate Scheelhaase for their head coaching vacancy. Can the McVay prot\u00e9g\u00e9 fix a broken Browns offense that finished 31st in scoring? Dive into the scheme that could unlock Shedeur Sanders in 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":41545,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41544","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cleveland-browns"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Next Browns head coach? 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