The Cleveland Browns' offense has been bad. Historically bad. Third-worst in scoring. Dead last in explosive plays. Anemic in the red zone. Confused on third down. And after eight weeks of that mess, head coach Kevin Stefanski is handing over the keys — again. Receivers are tops in drops, the offensive line is near the worst in pass blocking, and Dillon QB play ranks almost dead last.

This Sunday against the New York Jets, Tommy Rees, the 33-year-old offensive coordinator, will call plays for the first time. Stefanski says it’s about trust. About timing. But if we’re being honest, it smells like desperation.

Still, there’s a reason to watch — and maybe even hope. Rees is a rising coach with a strong résumé, a deep knowledge of offensive structure, and a background in developing systems t

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