Cleveland Browns to name Freddie Kitchens as new head coach

The Browns reportedly are set to announce Freddie Kitchens as their new head coach.

Kitchens served as the team’s offensive coordinator over the final eight games of the season. He built a strong rapport with rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield, who excelled under Kitchens.

Here’s how social media reacted to the news:

#UPDATE: Reports: #Browns hire offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens: https://t.co/4sXGxgEII4
— Dayton Daily News (@daytondailynews) January 9, 2019

Freddie Kitchens 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/t34HOFwdPi
— LeJacques Flames (@joshsuponcic3) January 9, 2019

Kind of disappointed that I see Freddie Kitchens trending and it’s not a new cooking show
— Matt Steltzer (@Msteltzer) January 9, 2019

Time will tell, but I love the Freddie Kitchens hire. He’s direct, has a refreshing perspective and seems to be a perfect culture fit for this team, and this city at this time. Oh, and go look at Baker’s #’s with him as OC. You won’t find better for a rookie in NFL history.
— Dominic Moscato (@DominicMoscato) January 9, 2019

Baker + Kitchens = Some damn good Brownies! (Hopefully)@bakermayfield @Browns #FreddieKitchens
— Lisa H 💗 (@lisamariehash) January 9, 2019

“I think he’s got a chance to be an excellent head coach.” - @peter_king on #Browns HC Freddie Kitchens

King says misdirection handoff to Jarvis Landry in Carolina game was a big moment.

Everyone close to or around this seems to think the Browns made the right decision
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) January 9, 2019

Freddie Kitchens will replace Mike Pettine at No. 1 in the all-time "Browns head coach who also looks like a Browns fan" rankings.
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) January 8, 2019

So stoked about Freddie Kitchens. 👏🏻
— James Tomasch (@JimmehT) January 9, 2019

Freddie Kitchens is a man that puts others before himself. 🙌
Check out your new head coach, @Browns fans! pic.twitter.com/skI7d14Pl0
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) January 9, 2019

Baker under OC Freddie Kitchens in 8 games, per @pfref:

19 TDs
281.2 YPG
68% comp
5-3 record pic.twitter.com/4BHPausS5K
— Bleacher Report NFL (@BR_NFL) January 9, 2019

CLE offense under Freddie Kitchens (all stats since week 9)
+ Led the NFL in yards per play (6.86)
+ Tied for the league lead in yards per pass attempt (8.72)
+ 4th in yards per game (395.1)
+ 4th in passing yards per game (285.9)
23.75 points per game (14th) https://t.co/PQHVvds75L
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) January 9, 2019