On Sunday, Cleveland conducted an interview with former Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. Here’s why it could be a terrific fit for the Browns:.
Ken Dorsey’s breakup in Buffalo was a contentious situation. Dorsey, the Bills’ offensive coordinator, was blamed for the team’s struggles, including Josh Allen’s high turnover rate.
Following Week 10, he was dismissed by the Bills’ head coach, Sean McDermott, and replaced by Joe Brady. The results have been clear, as Buffalo surged back to win the AFC East and now faces the Chiefs for the opportunity to play in the AFC Championship Game.
The former Buffalo coordinator may be a good fit for the Cleveland Browns, who are trying to fill an offensive coordinator vacancy.
According to many sources, Cleveland interviewed the former Bills playcaller for the position. The pairing could work well for a variety of reasons.
First and foremost, Dorsey played in front of the Dawg Pound for three years, from 2006 to 2008. During his three seasons, he went 43-92 for 370 yards, zero touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
As the cliché goes, those who cannot do it become coaches.
Dorsey undoubtedly found his niche as an NFL coach, specifically a play-caller.
His coaching career began at Lakewood Ranch High School in Florida. A modest start sets the stage for a spectacular promotion. His next coaching job was as a pro scout for the Carolina Panthers in 2011. In 2013, he took over as the team’s quarterback coach and guided Cam Newton to the 2015 Super Bowl. His relationship with Caroline concluded in 2018.
In 2018, he joined Florida Atlantic University as an assistant athletic director.
That assistant AD position did not last long because, in 2019, he relocated to Western New York and joined the Buffalo Bills as quarterback coach alongside Josh Allen. Dorsey was elevated to offensive coordinator in Buffalo in 2020, when then-OC Brian Daboll left to become head coach of the Giants.
Before being dismissed in Week 10 of the 2023 season, the Bills’ offensive rankings were as follows (via Mina Kimes, @MinaKimes):
Third in DVOA.
first in success rate.
Third in EPA/Play.
Fourth in QBR.
3rd in Yards Per play, 2nd in 3rd Down conversion percentage
Third in red zone efficiency.
Josh Allen’s worst season under Dorsey came in 2022, when he completed 63.3 percent of his throws for 4,283 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
As the Browns continue their search for a new offensive coordinator, time will tell if a reunion with Dorsey is on the cards.
