“I wasn’t there in person, but I am obviously very, very, very grateful,” he said. “Myles winning the award is unbelievable, coach Schwartz, Joe winning those things. And for me that thing is such a, really a testament to 1,000 people. You don’t win that award without great players.”
Stefanski’s win came after the tightest of races as he and Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans tied with 165 total points. Stefanski’s won his second coach of the year award on the strength of 21 first-place votes, winning a tiebreaker as Ryans had 20 first-place tallies.
Thus, it was an award Stefanski nearly shared with Ryans and was awarded to his cousin.
Nonetheless, it was a banner Thursday night for the Browns.