After just one season with the team, Rees made his impression on not only the Browns and head coach Kevin Stefanski but also consultant Mike Vrabel as well. There were rumors that Vrabel was going to attempt to poach Rees as his offensive coordinator, but the Browns jumped first.

Now, Mike Vrabel is doing the same as he builds out his coaching staff. During a Monday morning interview on WEEI, Vrabel said the Patriots planned to begin speaking with prospective assistants that same day.

BOSTON – The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as the team's next head coach, filling a massive void for the organization. But the franchise's work is far from done this offseason.

Former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who was in the Patriots’ organization with Vrabel from 2001 to 2008, is considered a candidate for the job. It would be McDaniels’ third go-around with the title.

The Cleveland Browns are embarking on an important offseason for many reasons. The team needs improvements across the roster and on the coaching staff, and after the firing of former offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey,

The 32-year-old Rees is currently the passing game specialist and tight ends coach in Cleveland, working closely with Vrabel l The majority of Rees’s coac

Tommy Rees went from being a ball boy for the Browns to running their offense. Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski hired Rees as his offensive coordinator on Wednesday, promoting him after firing Ken Dorsey following a season in which the Browns went 3-14 and averaged a league-low 15.

It took just a little over a week for the Cleveland Browns to land their new offensive coordinator. Fortunately, they didn't have to look too far. According to

The promotion comes after the Browns fired former offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey after just one ... join newly hired Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel's staff in New England.

Tommy Rees went from being a ball boy for the Cleveland Browns to running their offense. Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski hired Rees as his offensive coordinator, promoting him after firing Ken Dorsey following a season in which the Browns went 3-14 and averaged a league-low 15.

The Browns have interviewed four candidates for their offensive coordinator position. Here's a look at the four individuals.

Tommy Rees was the first one to get an interview for the Browns ' offensive coordinator position. The tight ends coach/pass game specialist, at the end of the day, ended up being the man for the job.