Now, Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reports that Schwartz “seems to be gaining momentum” in the Browns’ continued search for a head coach.
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Schwartz, 59, led the Lions from 2009 to 2013, with one playoff appearance and a 29-51 record. He arrived in Cleveland in 2023; In his first year, the Browns had the best defense in the league (based on yards per game), but he got no head coaching interviews.
In the current cycle, only the Browns interviewed Schwartz, who coordinated the Eagles’ defense that won Super Bowl LII.
As a source told PFT last week, the Browns have to weigh promoting Schwartz rather than potentially losing him.
Others in the mix include former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. Among those who have withdrawn from consideration are Mike McDaniel, Jesse Minter and Grant Udinski.
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If Schwartz gets the job, his biggest hire will be offensive coordinator. Because the offense has been the Browns’ problem in recent years. Thanks to Schwartz, the defense has been better than good.