Kyle Shanahan Resigns as Browns OC: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

The Cleveland Browns have allowed offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan to leave amid rumors of friction within the organization.

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Browns Confirm Shanahan's Departure

Saturday, Jan. 10

The Browns provided a statement from head coach Mike Pettine, who confirmed Shanahan's resignation and also noted quarterback coach Dowell Loggains wouldn't be with the team going forward:

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After conversations with Kyle this week we’ve determined that it would be in the best interest of the Cleveland Browns that he pursue other opportunities and we have accepted his resignation.” Pettine said. “In Dowell’s case, it was a difficult decision but one that we felt we had to make. We wish them both well. Our focus quickly turns to finding an outstanding coach to lead our offense and I am confident we will bring in highly qualified individuals to help us develop, improve, and achieve the success we are all seeking. I look forward to working with the staff as we go through this process to bring in coaches committed to helping the Cleveland Browns lay a strong foundation to take our offense to a consistently high level in the 2015 season and beyond.

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The team also passed along Shanahan's statement on the decision:

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I appreciate the opportunity Mike Pettine, Ray Farmer and Jimmy Haslam gave me to lead the Browns offense in 2014,” Shanahan said. “The Browns organization is committed to improvement and winning. I regret how the inner workings of the organization were represented publicly over the last few days. Ray and Mike both have the work ethic, experience and talent to work together to turn this organization into a winner. In light of the circumstances, I have decided to resign. I’m grateful for my time with the Browns and wish them great success going forward.

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Shanahan Leaves Cleveland 

Thursday, Jan. 8

Alex Marvez of Fox Sports broke the news and noted quarterbacks coach Dowell Loggains was also on his way out:

The changes come after Mary Kay Cabot of the Northeast Ohio Media Group noted Shanahan was even considering a lateral move in order to leave Cleveland, due to friction with the front office. For now, he's scheduled to interview Thursday for the Buffalo Bills' opening at head coach.

Also noted in the report is that three teams—the Bills, the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders—are considering an option that includes Mike Shanahan as head coach with Kyle as the team's offensive coordinator.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network confirmed the head coaching interview with Buffalo:

Cabot also noted previous reports from Bleacher Report's Jason Cole that Shanahan would be a target for Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn should Quinn become a head coach:

Cabot states the decision was made after it became clear the younger Shanahan wanted to exit:

Michael Silver of NFL.com reported some of the reasoning behind Shanahan's desire to leave town:

As for the Browns, they must begin the process of filling the void. The team ranked 23rd in total offense. One of the major reasons for those struggles was the quarterback play. Brian Hoyer faded after a solid start, and Johnny Manziel looked unprepared in limited action.

Ultimately, it seems like a situation in which going separate ways was the right move for all parties. It was a connection that had become toxic after just one season. Cleveland needs a new direction on offense, and Shanahan can try to find a more comfortable spot elsewhere.