Head Coach Search - Interviews
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I'm incredibly fortunate to have spoken to someone with organizational ties to both the Browns & Tribe this morning.
He told me the brass is quite fond of Jeff Hafley and it's for 3 big reasons.
- Losing Schwartz means Hafley steps in and maintains a lot of the 1H foundations that Schwartz has implemented.
- The offensive coaching staff he will target to bring with him have roots with the Shanahan system.
- Organizational ties to the Browns. He was DBs coach for 2 years and had 3 pro-bowlers under his coaching in the same year. Basically proven track record.
Take that for what you will.
After the performance I saw from GB's defense last nightI want no part of Jeff Hafley..
After the performance I saw from GB's defense last nightI want no part of Jeff Hafley..
Crazy considering it was 2 3/4 of domination. Caleb Williams made some insane throws and scrambles.
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Yeah, I wouldn't judge him too harshly Caleb just made some big time plays. The 4th down scramble could easily have been a pick, the receiver was surrounded by 3 GB defensive backs.
Yeah, I wouldn't judge him too harshly Caleb just made some big time plays. The 4th down scramble could easily have been a pick, the receiver was surrounded by 3 GB defensive backs.
I'll be dead honest... After watching Williams last year... I truly did not think he would amount to much... But boy did he make me eat some greasy fried crow this season... I was even more impressed by his demeanor on the post game on field presser... Kids got some serious game...
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There is a chance that the haslams hire a new dei oriented wimpy head coach. It's how the FNL is rolling.
I hope not, but.....
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If they hire, calli brownson…as head coach, well not really sure which pronoun to use for a nfl head coach position? Maybe a drake song, started from the bottom?
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Almost a guarantee, Andrew Berry is looking at Calli Brownson as head coach. You can’t make this up , intellectual thought partners…. Omg
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I'm incredibly fortunate to have spoken to someone with organizational ties to both the Browns & Tribe this morning.
He told me the brass is quite fond of Jeff Hafley and it's for 3 big reasons.
- Losing Schwartz means Hafley steps in and maintains a lot of the 1H foundations that Schwartz has implemented.
- The offensive coaching staff he will target to bring with him have roots with the Shanahan system.
- Organizational ties to the Browns. He was DBs coach for 2 years and had 3 pro-bowlers under his coaching in the same year. Basically proven track record.
Take that for what you will.
After the performance I saw from GB's defense last nightI want no part of Jeff Hafley..
After the performance I saw from GB's defense last nightI want no part of Jeff Hafley..
One must resist formulating a final opinion when the knee jerks.
JMO
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IMO, everyone except Schwartz is an inexperienced crap shoot. --- (Harbaugh excluded...but he's not coming to us)
These are the 12 candidates that are either set to interview with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy, or have already interviewed, in alphabetical order:
Joe Brady, Bills’ offensive coordinator
His work with 2024 league MVP Josh Allen in recent years, and his lone season as passing game coordinator for 2019 National Champion LSU, are his calling cards. Been Bills’ OC since 2024 after an interim tag the year before. Was OC for Carolina before that. Buffalo ranked fourth in total yards allowed, first in rushing yards allowed, and tied for fourth in scoring this year.Aden Durde, Seahawks’ defensive coordinator
First British-born DC in league history, Durde has led Seattle’s D since 2024, his only experience in this role. Seattle finished sixth in takeaways, sixth in total yards allowed, 10th in passing yards allowed, third in rushing yards allowed, but most importantly, first in points allowed. Has already interviewed with the Browns.Jeff Hafley, Packers’ defensive coordinator
Spent two seasons coaching the Browns DBs in 2014 and 2015, and has been Packers’ DC since 2023. Before that, he spent from 2020 to 2023 as head coach for Boston College.John Harbaugh, former Ravens’ head coach
By far the most accomplished name on the list, Harbaugh led the Ravens to win Super Bowl XLVII. During his 18-year tenure in Baltimore, the Ravens collected six AFC North titles, 12 postseason berths, and four AFC Championship appearances. Coach of the Year in 2019, famously grew up a Browns fan.Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins’ head coach
Part of the Kyle Shanahan coaching tree, McDaniel worked under him in Houston, Washington, Cleveland, Atlanta and San Francisco. Lauded for drawing up creative play concepts, his Dolphins’ teams -- 2022 to 2025 -- put an emphasis on speed.Jesse Minter, Chargers’ defensive coordinator
Chargers’ DC since 2024, Minter worked under Harbaugh in Baltimore from 2017 to 2020. Bolts’ D finished fifth in total yards allowed, fifth in passing yards allowed, eighth in rushing yards allowed, tied seventh in takeaways, tied 10th in sacks, and ninth in points allowed per game.Todd Monken, Ravens’ offensive coordinator
Another coach who’s already spent time in Cleveland, Monken was Browns’ OC for one disaster of a season in 2019 under then-head coach Freddie Kinchens. Revalued his stock with three seasons at Georgia, serving as Ravens’ OC since 2023. Monken has already interviewed in Cleveland.Dan Pitcher, Bengals’ offensive coordinator
All of Pitcher’s experience as an NFL coach has come in Cincinnati where he started as offensive assistant in 2016, moving up the ranks to OC in 2024. Worked closely with star quarterback Joe Burrow during this time. Cincy has yet to play postseason with him guiding the offense, and Bengals’ head coach Zac Taylor is in charge of playcalling, making him a surprising candidate. His interview in Cleveland has been completed.Tommy Rees, Browns’ offensive coordinator
The first candidate interviewed by the club during this cycle, Rees was hired by Stefanski as pass game specialist & tight ends coach in 2024, and promoted to OC after the dismissal of Ken Dorsey. Took over playcalling duties in Week 10 right after the bye, including Cleveland’s three wins with Shedeur Sanders as the starter.Nathan Scheelhaase, Rams’ passing game coordinator
Made the jump to the pros in 2024 as offensive assistant and passing game specialist before being promoted to passing game coordinator. Previously spent a decade coaching at Illinois and Iowa State. Rams led NFL in total yards per game, passing yards per game, and points per game this year.Jim Schwartz, Browns’ defensive coordinator
Interviewed the same day as Rees, Schwartz has been guiding Cleveland’s defense since 2023. Started in the NFL as a personnel scout in 1993 with the Browns. Has head coaching experience, leading Detroit from 2009 to 2013. Browns’ D finished third in sacks, fourth in total yards allowed and third in passing yards allowed, and Schwartz already has the support of several leaders in the locker room.Chris Shula, Rams’ defensive coordinator
A grandson of the late great Don Shula, he’s been in charge of the Rams D since 2024. Rose through the ranks in L.A. after joining the club in 2017 as assistant linebackers coach. Rams finished tied seventh in sacks, fifth in takeaways, and 10th in points allowed.BEING A BROWNS FAN IS A TEST TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN TAKE -
Schwartz has been requested to interview with the Ravens so let's see how that changes things.
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IMO, everyone except Schwartz is an inexperienced crap shoot. --- (Harbaugh excluded...but he's not coming to us)
These are the 12 candidates that are either set to interview with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy, or have already interviewed, in alphabetical order:
Joe Brady, Bills’ offensive coordinator
His work with 2024 league MVP Josh Allen in recent years, and his lone season as passing game coordinator for 2019 National Champion LSU, are his calling cards. Been Bills’ OC since 2024 after an interim tag the year before. Was OC for Carolina before that. Buffalo ranked fourth in total yards allowed, first in rushing yards allowed, and tied for fourth in scoring this year.Aden Durde, Seahawks’ defensive coordinator
First British-born DC in league history, Durde has led Seattle’s D since 2024, his only experience in this role. Seattle finished sixth in takeaways, sixth in total yards allowed, 10th in passing yards allowed, third in rushing yards allowed, but most importantly, first in points allowed. Has already interviewed with the Browns.Jeff Hafley, Packers’ defensive coordinator
Spent two seasons coaching the Browns DBs in 2014 and 2015, and has been Packers’ DC since 2023. Before that, he spent from 2020 to 2023 as head coach for Boston College.John Harbaugh, former Ravens’ head coach
By far the most accomplished name on the list, Harbaugh led the Ravens to win Super Bowl XLVII. During his 18-year tenure in Baltimore, the Ravens collected six AFC North titles, 12 postseason berths, and four AFC Championship appearances. Coach of the Year in 2019, famously grew up a Browns fan.Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins’ head coach
Part of the Kyle Shanahan coaching tree, McDaniel worked under him in Houston, Washington, Cleveland, Atlanta and San Francisco. Lauded for drawing up creative play concepts, his Dolphins’ teams -- 2022 to 2025 -- put an emphasis on speed.Jesse Minter, Chargers’ defensive coordinator
Chargers’ DC since 2024, Minter worked under Harbaugh in Baltimore from 2017 to 2020. Bolts’ D finished fifth in total yards allowed, fifth in passing yards allowed, eighth in rushing yards allowed, tied seventh in takeaways, tied 10th in sacks, and ninth in points allowed per game.Todd Monken, Ravens’ offensive coordinator
Another coach who’s already spent time in Cleveland, Monken was Browns’ OC for one disaster of a season in 2019 under then-head coach Freddie Kinchens. Revalued his stock with three seasons at Georgia, serving as Ravens’ OC since 2023. Monken has already interviewed in Cleveland.Dan Pitcher, Bengals’ offensive coordinator
All of Pitcher’s experience as an NFL coach has come in Cincinnati where he started as offensive assistant in 2016, moving up the ranks to OC in 2024. Worked closely with star quarterback Joe Burrow during this time. Cincy has yet to play postseason with him guiding the offense, and Bengals’ head coach Zac Taylor is in charge of playcalling, making him a surprising candidate. His interview in Cleveland has been completed.Tommy Rees, Browns’ offensive coordinator
The first candidate interviewed by the club during this cycle, Rees was hired by Stefanski as pass game specialist & tight ends coach in 2024, and promoted to OC after the dismissal of Ken Dorsey. Took over playcalling duties in Week 10 right after the bye, including Cleveland’s three wins with Shedeur Sanders as the starter.Nathan Scheelhaase, Rams’ passing game coordinator
Made the jump to the pros in 2024 as offensive assistant and passing game specialist before being promoted to passing game coordinator. Previously spent a decade coaching at Illinois and Iowa State. Rams led NFL in total yards per game, passing yards per game, and points per game this year.Jim Schwartz, Browns’ defensive coordinator
Interviewed the same day as Rees, Schwartz has been guiding Cleveland’s defense since 2023. Started in the NFL as a personnel scout in 1993 with the Browns. Has head coaching experience, leading Detroit from 2009 to 2013. Browns’ D finished third in sacks, fourth in total yards allowed and third in passing yards allowed, and Schwartz already has the support of several leaders in the locker room.Chris Shula, Rams’ defensive coordinator
A grandson of the late great Don Shula, he’s been in charge of the Rams D since 2024. Rose through the ranks in L.A. after joining the club in 2017 as assistant linebackers coach. Rams finished tied seventh in sacks, fifth in takeaways, and 10th in points allowed.IMO, everyone except Schwartz is an inexperienced crap shoot. --- (Harbaugh excluded...but he's not coming to us)
These are the 12 candidates that are either set to interview with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy, or have already interviewed, in alphabetical order:
Joe Brady, Bills’ offensive coordinator
His work with 2024 league MVP Josh Allen in recent years, and his lone season as passing game coordinator for 2019 National Champion LSU, are his calling cards. Been Bills’ OC since 2024 after an interim tag the year before. Was OC for Carolina before that. Buffalo ranked fourth in total yards allowed, first in rushing yards allowed, and tied for fourth in scoring this year.Aden Durde, Seahawks’ defensive coordinator
First British-born DC in league history, Durde has led Seattle’s D since 2024, his only experience in this role. Seattle finished sixth in takeaways, sixth in total yards allowed, 10th in passing yards allowed, third in rushing yards allowed, but most importantly, first in points allowed. Has already interviewed with the Browns.Jeff Hafley, Packers’ defensive coordinator
Spent two seasons coaching the Browns DBs in 2014 and 2015, and has been Packers’ DC since 2023. Before that, he spent from 2020 to 2023 as head coach for Boston College.John Harbaugh, former Ravens’ head coach
By far the most accomplished name on the list, Harbaugh led the Ravens to win Super Bowl XLVII. During his 18-year tenure in Baltimore, the Ravens collected six AFC North titles, 12 postseason berths, and four AFC Championship appearances. Coach of the Year in 2019, famously grew up a Browns fan.Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins’ head coach
Part of the Kyle Shanahan coaching tree, McDaniel worked under him in Houston, Washington, Cleveland, Atlanta and San Francisco. Lauded for drawing up creative play concepts, his Dolphins’ teams -- 2022 to 2025 -- put an emphasis on speed.Jesse Minter, Chargers’ defensive coordinator
Chargers’ DC since 2024, Minter worked under Harbaugh in Baltimore from 2017 to 2020. Bolts’ D finished fifth in total yards allowed, fifth in passing yards allowed, eighth in rushing yards allowed, tied seventh in takeaways, tied 10th in sacks, and ninth in points allowed per game.Todd Monken, Ravens’ offensive coordinator
Another coach who’s already spent time in Cleveland, Monken was Browns’ OC for one disaster of a season in 2019 under then-head coach Freddie Kinchens. Revalued his stock with three seasons at Georgia, serving as Ravens’ OC since 2023. Monken has already interviewed in Cleveland.Dan Pitcher, Bengals’ offensive coordinator
All of Pitcher’s experience as an NFL coach has come in Cincinnati where he started as offensive assistant in 2016, moving up the ranks to OC in 2024. Worked closely with star quarterback Joe Burrow during this time. Cincy has yet to play postseason with him guiding the offense, and Bengals’ head coach Zac Taylor is in charge of playcalling, making him a surprising candidate. His interview in Cleveland has been completed.Tommy Rees, Browns’ offensive coordinator
The first candidate interviewed by the club during this cycle, Rees was hired by Stefanski as pass game specialist & tight ends coach in 2024, and promoted to OC after the dismissal of Ken Dorsey. Took over playcalling duties in Week 10 right after the bye, including Cleveland’s three wins with Shedeur Sanders as the starter.Nathan Scheelhaase, Rams’ passing game coordinator
Made the jump to the pros in 2024 as offensive assistant and passing game specialist before being promoted to passing game coordinator. Previously spent a decade coaching at Illinois and Iowa State. Rams led NFL in total yards per game, passing yards per game, and points per game this year.Jim Schwartz, Browns’ defensive coordinator
Interviewed the same day as Rees, Schwartz has been guiding Cleveland’s defense since 2023. Started in the NFL as a personnel scout in 1993 with the Browns. Has head coaching experience, leading Detroit from 2009 to 2013. Browns’ D finished third in sacks, fourth in total yards allowed and third in passing yards allowed, and Schwartz already has the support of several leaders in the locker room.Chris Shula, Rams’ defensive coordinator
A grandson of the late great Don Shula, he’s been in charge of the Rams D since 2024. Rose through the ranks in L.A. after joining the club in 2017 as assistant linebackers coach. Rams finished tied seventh in sacks, fifth in takeaways, and 10th in points allowed.Nice write up. I would strongly consider Chis Shula. He has that football coaching pedigree thing going for him, plus he had the good sense to attend Miami University like his boss Sean McVay. I think it’s pretty obvious he’s going to be a top notch football coach somewhere, so why not with the Browns?
You heard it here first.
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IMO, everyone except Schwartz is an inexperienced crap shoot. --- (Harbaugh excluded...but he's not coming to us)
These are the 12 candidates that are either set to interview with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy, or have already interviewed, in alphabetical order:
Joe Brady, Bills’ offensive coordinator
His work with 2024 league MVP Josh Allen in recent years, and his lone season as passing game coordinator for 2019 National Champion LSU, are his calling cards. Been Bills’ OC since 2024 after an interim tag the year before. Was OC for Carolina before that. Buffalo ranked fourth in total yards allowed, first in rushing yards allowed, and tied for fourth in scoring this year.Aden Durde, Seahawks’ defensive coordinator
First British-born DC in league history, Durde has led Seattle’s D since 2024, his only experience in this role. Seattle finished sixth in takeaways, sixth in total yards allowed, 10th in passing yards allowed, third in rushing yards allowed, but most importantly, first in points allowed. Has already interviewed with the Browns.Jeff Hafley, Packers’ defensive coordinator
Spent two seasons coaching the Browns DBs in 2014 and 2015, and has been Packers’ DC since 2023. Before that, he spent from 2020 to 2023 as head coach for Boston College.John Harbaugh, former Ravens’ head coach
By far the most accomplished name on the list, Harbaugh led the Ravens to win Super Bowl XLVII. During his 18-year tenure in Baltimore, the Ravens collected six AFC North titles, 12 postseason berths, and four AFC Championship appearances. Coach of the Year in 2019, famously grew up a Browns fan.Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins’ head coach
Part of the Kyle Shanahan coaching tree, McDaniel worked under him in Houston, Washington, Cleveland, Atlanta and San Francisco. Lauded for drawing up creative play concepts, his Dolphins’ teams -- 2022 to 2025 -- put an emphasis on speed.Jesse Minter, Chargers’ defensive coordinator
Chargers’ DC since 2024, Minter worked under Harbaugh in Baltimore from 2017 to 2020. Bolts’ D finished fifth in total yards allowed, fifth in passing yards allowed, eighth in rushing yards allowed, tied seventh in takeaways, tied 10th in sacks, and ninth in points allowed per game.Todd Monken, Ravens’ offensive coordinator
Another coach who’s already spent time in Cleveland, Monken was Browns’ OC for one disaster of a season in 2019 under then-head coach Freddie Kinchens. Revalued his stock with three seasons at Georgia, serving as Ravens’ OC since 2023. Monken has already interviewed in Cleveland.Dan Pitcher, Bengals’ offensive coordinator
All of Pitcher’s experience as an NFL coach has come in Cincinnati where he started as offensive assistant in 2016, moving up the ranks to OC in 2024. Worked closely with star quarterback Joe Burrow during this time. Cincy has yet to play postseason with him guiding the offense, and Bengals’ head coach Zac Taylor is in charge of playcalling, making him a surprising candidate. His interview in Cleveland has been completed.Tommy Rees, Browns’ offensive coordinator
The first candidate interviewed by the club during this cycle, Rees was hired by Stefanski as pass game specialist & tight ends coach in 2024, and promoted to OC after the dismissal of Ken Dorsey. Took over playcalling duties in Week 10 right after the bye, including Cleveland’s three wins with Shedeur Sanders as the starter.Nathan Scheelhaase, Rams’ passing game coordinator
Made the jump to the pros in 2024 as offensive assistant and passing game specialist before being promoted to passing game coordinator. Previously spent a decade coaching at Illinois and Iowa State. Rams led NFL in total yards per game, passing yards per game, and points per game this year.Jim Schwartz, Browns’ defensive coordinator
Interviewed the same day as Rees, Schwartz has been guiding Cleveland’s defense since 2023. Started in the NFL as a personnel scout in 1993 with the Browns. Has head coaching experience, leading Detroit from 2009 to 2013. Browns’ D finished third in sacks, fourth in total yards allowed and third in passing yards allowed, and Schwartz already has the support of several leaders in the locker room.Chris Shula, Rams’ defensive coordinator
A grandson of the late great Don Shula, he’s been in charge of the Rams D since 2024. Rose through the ranks in L.A. after joining the club in 2017 as assistant linebackers coach. Rams finished tied seventh in sacks, fifth in takeaways, and 10th in points allowed.Nice write up. I would strongly consider Chis Shula. He has that football coaching pedigree thing going for him, plus he had the good sense to attend Miami University like his boss Sean McVay. I think it’s pretty obvious he’s going to be a top notch football coach somewhere, so why not with the Browns?
You heard it here first.
Nice write up.
Rafael Zamorano
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