Kevin Stefanski Sounds Alarm: “Losing Our Pro Bowler Would Be a Major Blow Against the Packers”
As the Cleveland Browns gear up for their highly anticipated Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, head coach Kevin Stefanski has revealed troubling news: the Browns could be without a key Pro Bowl player, leaving a critical gap in their lineup as they prepare to face the Packers.
“It’s not ideal,” Stefanski admitted. “Losing a Pro Bowler in a game like this is a major blow for us. We’ll be ready to adjust, but it’s going to take everyone stepping up to fill that void.”
The injury, which has yet to be fully disclosed, is leaving a question mark over the availability of one of the Browns’ top performers. As the team prepares for a high-stakes clash with Green Bay, Stefanski knows that the loss of a Pro Bowler could shift the dynamics of their game plan, especially with the Packers looking to continue their dominant run.
On the flip side, Stefanski is keenly aware of the legitimate scare Green Bay faced earlier this week. The Packers’ own injury concerns have added another layer of uncertainty to the matchup, making it a true test of depth and resilience for both teams.
“We’re focused on what we can control,” Stefanski said. “We’ll make sure our guys are prepared, regardless of who’s out there. But make no mistake—this is a pivotal moment for us, and we need everyone locked in.”
With the pressure mounting and stakes high, Stefanski’s leadership will be crucial in navigating the Browns through this potential setback and ensuring that the team remains competitive against the formidable Packers.
Jets Pushed To Bench Or Cut Struggling $44 Million WR
The New York Jets came into the season with a lot of question marks. One of the biggest question marks with the team was its wide receiver room, aside from star Garrett Wilson.
Through two weeks, Wilson has been good, but his fellow wide receivers haven't shown up and produced. The Jets have some tough decisions on their plate in the coming weeks.
Stephen Parello of The Jet Press recently urged New York to cut or bench veteran wide receiver Allen Lazard.
It's time for the Jets to give up on Allen Lazard
"Arian Smith has real potential, and while Skinner and Brandon Smith are shots in the dark, it won't be hard for them to reach the floor Lazard set in a new offense that he doesn't already know like the back of his hand," Parello wrote. "Once Josh Reynolds is back, he can fill the veteran mentor role due to his experience working with Tanner Engstrand during their time in Detroit. That should leave Lazard without any real role, and even at his reduced salary, it's hard to imagine the Jets finding an interested trade partner if they keep running him out there.
"Whether it's cutting the veteran or simply burying him on the depth chart, we've reached the point where it's time to move on. The Jets needed Lazard to show signs of life against Buffalo, and he disappeared. Enough is enough; it's time to give someone else a shot."
It seemed as though Lazard was only brought to New York to appease Aaron Rodgers. With Rodgers gone and Lazard seeing no playing time, it's likely time to cut ties with the veteran.
Lazard can't seem to make an impact on a Jets team that has one of the worst complete wide receiver rooms in all of football. Aside from Wilson, the Jets don't have much. Still, Lazard isn't making an impact.
Benching him is the least the Jets could do in order to open up opportunities for younger pass catchers. But the better idea would be to cut ties with the veteran before he takes any more reps from a valuable asset like Arian Smith.
