PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Modell Stays . . . With Belichick

When the Cleveland Browns become the Baltimore Browns next year, Bill Belichick will be coming with the team as coach.

“I will say right now, I’m certain that Bill Belichick will coach this team next year,” owner Art Modell said. “I’m a great believer in continuity. I think he’s done a good job.”

But Modell is so concerned about the state of the team that he plans to meet with the players soon. The Browns appeared listless and distracted in their 37-10 loss to the Houston Oilers Sunday.