Head Coach Search - Interviews
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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, Billsâ 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 Billsâ 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, Seahawksâ defensive coordinator
First British-born DC in league history, Durde has led Seattleâs 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, Packersâ defensive coordinator
Spent two seasons coaching the Browns DBs in 2014 and 2015, and has been Packersâ DC since 2023. Before that, he spent from 2020 to 2023 as head coach for Boston College.John Harbaugh, former Ravensâ 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 Dolphinsâ 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 Dolphinsâ teams -- 2022 to 2025 -- put an emphasis on speed.Jesse Minter, Chargersâ defensive coordinator
Chargersâ DC since 2024, Minter worked under Harbaugh in Baltimore from 2017 to 2020. Boltsâ 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, Ravensâ offensive coordinator
Another coach whoâs already spent time in Cleveland, Monken was Brownsâ 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 Ravensâ OC since 2023. Monken has already interviewed in Cleveland.Dan Pitcher, Bengalsâ offensive coordinator
All of Pitcherâs 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 Bengalsâ head coach Zac Taylor is in charge of playcalling, making him a surprising candidate. His interview in Cleveland has been completed.Tommy Rees, Brownsâ 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 Clevelandâs three wins with Shedeur Sanders as the starter.Nathan Scheelhaase, Ramsâ 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, Brownsâ defensive coordinator
Interviewed the same day as Rees, Schwartz has been guiding Clevelandâs 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. Brownsâ 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, Ramsâ defensive coordinator
A grandson of the late great Don Shula, heâs 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, Billsâ 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 Billsâ 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, Seahawksâ defensive coordinator
First British-born DC in league history, Durde has led Seattleâs 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, Packersâ defensive coordinator
Spent two seasons coaching the Browns DBs in 2014 and 2015, and has been Packersâ DC since 2023. Before that, he spent from 2020 to 2023 as head coach for Boston College.John Harbaugh, former Ravensâ 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 Dolphinsâ 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 Dolphinsâ teams -- 2022 to 2025 -- put an emphasis on speed.Jesse Minter, Chargersâ defensive coordinator
Chargersâ DC since 2024, Minter worked under Harbaugh in Baltimore from 2017 to 2020. Boltsâ 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, Ravensâ offensive coordinator
Another coach whoâs already spent time in Cleveland, Monken was Brownsâ 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 Ravensâ OC since 2023. Monken has already interviewed in Cleveland.Dan Pitcher, Bengalsâ offensive coordinator
All of Pitcherâs 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 Bengalsâ head coach Zac Taylor is in charge of playcalling, making him a surprising candidate. His interview in Cleveland has been completed.Tommy Rees, Brownsâ 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 Clevelandâs three wins with Shedeur Sanders as the starter.Nathan Scheelhaase, Ramsâ 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, Brownsâ defensive coordinator
Interviewed the same day as Rees, Schwartz has been guiding Clevelandâs 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. Brownsâ 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, Ramsâ defensive coordinator
A grandson of the late great Don Shula, heâs 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 itâs pretty obvious heâs going to be a top notch football coach somewhere, so why not with the Browns?
You heard it here first.Â
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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, Billsâ 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 Billsâ 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, Seahawksâ defensive coordinator
First British-born DC in league history, Durde has led Seattleâs 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, Packersâ defensive coordinator
Spent two seasons coaching the Browns DBs in 2014 and 2015, and has been Packersâ DC since 2023. Before that, he spent from 2020 to 2023 as head coach for Boston College.John Harbaugh, former Ravensâ 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 Dolphinsâ 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 Dolphinsâ teams -- 2022 to 2025 -- put an emphasis on speed.Jesse Minter, Chargersâ defensive coordinator
Chargersâ DC since 2024, Minter worked under Harbaugh in Baltimore from 2017 to 2020. Boltsâ 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, Ravensâ offensive coordinator
Another coach whoâs already spent time in Cleveland, Monken was Brownsâ 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 Ravensâ OC since 2023. Monken has already interviewed in Cleveland.Dan Pitcher, Bengalsâ offensive coordinator
All of Pitcherâs 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 Bengalsâ head coach Zac Taylor is in charge of playcalling, making him a surprising candidate. His interview in Cleveland has been completed.Tommy Rees, Brownsâ 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 Clevelandâs three wins with Shedeur Sanders as the starter.Nathan Scheelhaase, Ramsâ 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, Brownsâ defensive coordinator
Interviewed the same day as Rees, Schwartz has been guiding Clevelandâs 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. Brownsâ 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, Ramsâ defensive coordinator
A grandson of the late great Don Shula, heâs 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 itâs pretty obvious heâs going to be a top notch football coach somewhere, so why not with the Browns?
You heard it here first.Â
Nice write up.
Rafael Zamorano
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Nope. Don't like the sound this birthday boy's name. NEXT
Actually, I think he would make a great addition to the Browns. Maybe Schwartz doesn't want to be a HC,
and Udinski and Rees might make a good team. The Jags' offense plays with serious energy and precision....
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but, the owner will probably screw it up again.
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Then why is he interviewing with the Ravens?
good question, my guess is, the Browns hire a new HC, and that HC brings in his own DC, he needs a job.
Meanwhile, Andrew Berry - how about you finding a legit, honest OWNER that won't interfere and try to run everything?
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Haslams -
take a hike - as long as you are so arrogant, and whatever else you are.....
a lot of fans don't see you ever getting it right.
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https://www.facebook.com/reel/764221643342659
that's right.
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cal, don't quote facebook. It's a place full of AI generated BS.
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Then why is he interviewing with the Ravens?
good question, my guess is, the Browns hire a new HC, and that HC brings in his own DC, he needs a job.
Meanwhile, Andrew Berry - how about you finding a legit, honest OWNER that won't interfere and try to run everything?
good question, my guess is,
Schwartz was asked during the season if he wanted to be a HC again and he said yes, but he was concentrating on 'this' season right now. For him and the Browns, this season is over.
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cal, don't quote facebook. It's a place full of AI generated BS.
all too often, true. I just liked the sentiments anyways.....
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cal, don't quote facebook. It's a place full of AI generated BS.
Exactly! Most grown men that want to talk football don't count on Facebook.Â
Having said that, it's nice to see his passion for the Browns returning in here. Â
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all too often, true. I just liked the sentiments anyways.....
I kinda' like facebook. I keep up with family and friends. I like reels about animals. I've learned so much about farm animals. How they're like pets. How they enjoy life...and love their people. There are friendly animals, and some that are less friendly. Similar to humans. Sadly, I still enjoy the steak tips at the Longhorn.
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all too often, true. I just liked the sentiments anyways.....
I kinda' like facebook. I keep up with family and friends. I like reels about animals. I've learned so much about farm animals. How they're like pets. How they enjoy life...and love their people. There are friendly animals, and some that are less friendly. Similar to humans. Sadly, I still enjoy the steak tips at the Longhorn.
I kinda' like facebook. I keep up with family and friends. I like reels about animals. I've learned so much about farm animals. How they're like pets. How they enjoy life...and love their people. There are friendly animals, and some that are less friendly. Similar to humans. Sadly, I still enjoy the steak tips at the Longhorn.
There's nothing wrong with that at all. That's a great place to do that stuff.  My computer got a virus twice and both times I was told a lot of people they help got their pc viruses via Facebook; so I no longer use it. While I used it any sports talk was usually hearsay type of stuff. I also worked a lot of hours then so I tried to confine my time talking football to this message board.
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I kinda' like facebook. I keep up with family and friends. I like reels about animals. I've learned so much about farm animals. How they're like pets. How they enjoy life...and love their people. There are friendly animals, and some that are less friendly. Similar to humans. Sadly, I still enjoy the steak tips at the Longhorn.
There's nothing wrong with that at all. That's a great place to do that stuff.  My computer got a virus twice and both times I was told a lot of people they help got their pc viruses via Facebook; so I no longer use it. While I used it any sports talk was usually hearsay type of stuff. I also worked a lot of hours then so I tried to confine my time talking football to this message board.
any sports talk was usually hearsay type of stuff.
And / or stuff they just make up.
I'm still hoping for Schwartz as HC. And him letting Rees remain as OC. At that point, everyone is on the same page with Berry. I mean, since we're keeping Berry...we might as well keep the whole ship in tact and move it forward with FA & the draft. Next year, if they aren't happy with the team's performance, just finish the job and clean house. Then get your new HC a shiny new QB in the '27 draft.
Won't be a hugely popular opinion, but I'm going with it.Â
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If it is Mike McDanielsâŚMcDaniels and  Tony Grossi are a match made in heaven.  This will be fun.Â
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