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Kevin Stefanski, the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, took home the honor on Thursday night at the NFL Honors

On Thursday night, the NFL Honors announced a few unexpected winners of its honors. Kevin Stefanski, the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, won Coach of the Year for the second time in his career.Stefanki defeated DeMeco Ryans, the first-year head coach of the Houston Texans, by a single vote when the ballots were tabulated. However, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell came in third, albeit a very distant third.

The Lions players feel that Campbell should have won the award following their historic season.

Star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson of the Lions said on Fox News Digital, I think he deserved it, man, about his relationship with Bounty and their promotion as the Ultimate Wingman with defensive partner Brian Branch. With our franchise, we accomplished some really remarkable things this year.

On November 19, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan, Aidan Hutchinson, #97 of the Detroit Lions, and head coach Dan Campbell react following a fourth-quarter safety during a game at Ford Field against the Chicago Bears.

Awards are nice, but in our hearts, he’s Coach of the Year.This year, after Campbell guided his team to the NFC Championship Game, which they ultimately lost to the San Francisco 49ers, the Lions became the first team in history to win 14 games in a single season.

Furthermore, the last time the Lions won their division was in 1993. They finished 12-5 this season, winning the NFC North and securing the NFC’s third seed.

Even though quarterback Jared Goff thinks Stefanski should win the honor, following this historic season, it’s difficult to not cheer for his own coach.

I don’t see why he wouldn’t win,, Goff stated to Fox News after discussing his collaboration with Jared Jewelry.

After an incredible season, he revealed that he would be giving new Breitling watches to every member of the offensive line. I suppose a squad that doesn’t anticipate being as competitive usually wins the honor.

And the coach ends up winning the prize when they are hurt or have injuries, and he helps them get through it. It wasn’t shocking, I believe, because we were anticipated to perform really well.

Dan is my choice for Coach of the Year, although Stefanski is an incredible coach. He’s performed incredibly well for us.

Since Wayne Fontes was named Coach of the Year in 1991, no Lions coach has taken home the trophy. The Lions had only previously won 12 games in a single season once.

Dan Campbell, the head coach of the Detroit Lions, warms up before the Dallas Cowboys game on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Naturally, Branch, the rookie from Alabama, thought his first NFL head coach should have won it as well, but he provided a detailed explanation.The mere fact that he committed to us. He fulfilled his word. We made great progress,” he said. He’s a fantastic human being and coach.

Although he might not have won the prize for his efforts this season, Campbell won’t be worrying about recognition.

Since taking over the Lions in 2021, he and general manager Brad Holmes have worked extremely hard to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy, which is the only trophy he truly desires.

Recalling offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has unfinished business, according to AMON-RA ST. BROWN of the Lions.

Hutchinson thought so right away after the team selected him with the second overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he felt even more so after the team’s successful season-ending performance.

He remarked, I just believe Dan is very sincere. On TV, you get what you see. In my opinion, when you have that relatability—that is, when he is a player and he knows how we feel.

Furthermore, I believe he handles adversity quite effectively. I believe that he doesn’t fear hardship, and that gives us courage.

Branch went on, He doesn’t switch it; he gives it the same vigor every day. You want a head coach who brings out the best in you and encourages you to do the same.