Jarvis Landry’s been busy, and this week is no different.
Last week, he was dominating in dodgeball and playing in his fifth Pro Bowl. This week, he's in a familiar place, Miami, making the rounds at Super Bowl LIV before he attends NFL Honors on Saturday. There, he'll learn if he's the winner of either NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year or Microsoft's Anything But Ordinary Award.
Still, there's been time to talk, and that's exactly what he's done with new Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. During a Wednesday interview on NFL Network, Landry said the two have conversed multiple times since Stefanski took on the role earlier this month.
Stefanski's message to Landry about hard work has been simple and appreciated. Landry, though, pointed to an answer Stefanski has given during the two press conferences he's done in recent weeks as what he likes most about the team's new leader.
"The best thing about him, the only message he's really brought to me is let's get ready to work. That's one thing I admire about him and his approach," Landry said. "I've watched a couple of his press conferences and listening to how he talks about if he's going to call plays or not. He just says, 'I just want to do what's best for the team, for the guys. Whatever helps the guys.' That's really important for me to have a guy who's selfless like that and humble given his history."
Check out photos of Nick Chubb, Jarvis Landry and Joel Bitonio at the Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) celebrate after the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) and running back Mark Ingram (21) share a moment during the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44), Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93), and Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) before 2020 Pro Bowl team portraits, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Quenton Nelson (56) and Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
A detailed view of the AFC locker room before the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) celebrate after the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) and wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) react after the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) celebrates with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4)during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) after the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) is seen after the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) holds the trophy after the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) and running back Nick Chubb (24) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24), Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39), Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80), Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97), and Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Quenton Nelson (56) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) is seen after the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3), Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8), Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) and Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) before the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24), Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8), Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33), quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) are seen before the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80), and Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80), Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39), Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) and Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Fans are seen in the crowd during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) and Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) play action during the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the 2020 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs the ball during the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) celebrate a touchdown during the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Lyndsay Amaral/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24), Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22), and Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the AFC practice for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) during practice for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80), Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during practice for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80), Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4), and Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during practice for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24), offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75), and wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) pose for a photo after 2020 Pro Bowl team portraits, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (79), Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75), Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) during the AFC practice for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (21), Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) and Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) after Pro Bowl team portraits for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24), offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75), and wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) pose for a photo after 2020 Pro Bowl team portraits, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24), Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) and defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) before team portraits are taken for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball during the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) arrives for practice for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) interacts with fans during the AFC practice for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the AFC practice for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the AFC practice for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) laterals a pass to Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) to score a touchdown during the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Stefanski was the Vikings' offensive coordinator in 2019 and had plenty of success in his first full year in the position. He just hasn't committed either way to calling plays in his new role with the Browns, something many coaches with an offensive background often do.
"I have had really good conversations with a bunch of head coaches, some that have called the plays, some that have not," Stefanski said at his introductory press conference. "I just think we need to work through that as we put our staff together. Again, I am all about what is best for the Cleveland Browns. If that is me calling the plays, great. If it is not, I am fine with that, too."
Whatever leads to more wins is what Landry can get behind.
The talented wide receiver is coming off one of the best individual seasons of his career after leading the Browns in most receiving categories. He caught 83 passes -- two more than his 2018 total on 11 fewer targets -- for a career-best 1,174 yards and six touchdowns. His 564 career receptions are the most-ever by a wide receiver in his first six seasons.
Landry, though, would trade it all for more opportunities in the postseason, where he's appeared just once. His optimism hasn't been hindered, even though he admits it's "tough" to participate in all of the festivities surrounding the Super Bowl while knowing he won't be playing in the game Sunday.
"I think the biggest thing for us is just getting healthy. It's a long season and the NFL has a 100 percent injury rate," Landry said. "We had a lot of guys banged up this year, so it's great. We're making changes. We've got a new head coach and trying to figure out who we want to be, who we're going to be, get all the guys back and get rolling again."
