Overview
- Team officials confirmed a Thursday interview with offensive coordinator Tommy Rees for the head coach opening, with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz expected to interview later in the day.
- Rees, 33, assumed play-calling in Week 10 and logged roughly half a season of NFL play-calling, drawing strong internal praise despite limited experience.
- Browns insiders caution that failing to promote Rees could lead to his departure, as his rising profile has attracted outside interest, including from college programs.
- Schwartz’s candidacy follows a 2023 defensive turnaround, though reporters and analysts warn that elevating him could lessen his direct influence on the distinctive, attacking scheme that lifted multiple defenders.
- The search field includes interview requests for Todd Monken, Aden Durde and Dan Pitcher, with reported interest in ex-Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and attention on former Ravens coach John Harbaugh.