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Browns head coach search: 2 candidates had ‘excellent 1st interviews’

In many ways, the Cleveland Browns head coach search is plugging along at an even pace, especially given the limitations put on them by the NFL’s rules, but Mike McDaniel threw a bit of a monkey wrench into things by not completing his in-person interview. Given both the Rooney Rule requirements and the Los Angeles […]

18 days ago | 4 reads

Browns lose another coach and Bill Callahan rejoins Kevin Stefanski

The Cleveland Browns are in the market for a new head coach, and whoever takes on the role will also need to add an offensive coordinator to the staff. That is because Tommy Rees, who took over playcalling for the Browns midway through the 2025 season, is reportedly heading to the Atlanta Falcons to join […]

18 days ago | 5 reads

Browns great Joe Thomas pushes back on Baker Mayfield’s recent comments

The Cleveland Browns are often described as a soap opera. The problem with that analogy is that soap operas tend to have a lot more highs and climaxes than the Browns have had over the years. A tragedy wrapped in a comedy is sadly a better comparison. Yesterday, a report came out that Mike McDaniel […]

18 days ago | 4 reads

Browns head coach search: Grant Udinski the choice?

As the search for the next Cleveland Browns head coach continues, one surprising name has quickly risen on the list of candidates. Grant Udinski, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offensive coordinator, continues to be a leading candidate for the role. At just 30 years old, Udinski would become the youngest head coach ever. With a decision coming in […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

Former Browns QB throws fuel on rivalry fire with former HC

The Cleveland Browns have experienced little to no success since their return to the NFL in 1999. But there was one brief period where it appeared the franchise had finally turned the corner.  That was in 2020, when first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski and third-year quarterback Baker Mayfield helped lead the Browns to the playoffs […]

19 days ago | 5 reads

Browns ‘bold prediction’ is a new QB to go with Shedeur Sanders

The conference championship games are this upcoming weekend and we still don’t know who the Cleveland Browns next head coach will be. With second interviews going forward, six teams still do not have their top guy in place, but at least we have an idea of the Browns interview schedule. Three of the other five […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

Browns head coach search: Second interview schedule starts with 1 candidate per day

The Cleveland Browns head coach search continues with second interviews scheduled for this week. So far, John Harbaugh interviewed with only the New York Giants before taking their job, former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski had numerous interviews before accepting the Atlanta Falcons gig, and Monday night saw the Miami Dolphins (Jeff Hafley) and Tennessee Titans […]

19 days ago | 3 reads

Browns rookie duo honored by PFWA

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry had what appears to have been a career-saving weekend in the 2025 NFL Draft. Working with a first-round selection for the first time in four years, Berry strengthened the defense with defensive tackle Mason Graham and linebacker Carson Schwesinger, gave the offense its rushing leader in running back Quinshon […]

19 days ago | 1 read

Browns head coach search: Who is making the decision this time?

As the Cleveland Browns continue their head coaching search and interview process, questions remain about who holds the most influence in the room when it comes to guiding these decisions and leading the interviews. The easy answer would be general manager Andrew Berry; however, Browns’ owner Jimmy Haslam has been known to be a prominent voice in […]

20 days ago | 2 reads

Browns lose assistant coach to the Chiefs

The Cleveland Browns are staying active in their head coach search, a key platform in their “120-day plan” to improve the franchise.  On Monday, a new candidate may have been added to the list after the news broke that the Buffalo Bills were firing head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons. Cleveland was once very […]

20 days ago | 0 reads

Browns, Andrew Berry history notable as Bills fire HC Sean McDermott

As the world of the NFL turns, every day is a new adventure. At least, every day but a few weeks in the middle of the summer before training camp. Weeks after “Black Monday” brought about the departure of Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski, and a number of others around the NFL, the Buffalo Bills […]

20 days ago | 1 read

Browns might have a backup plan if DC Jim Schwartz leaves

The Cleveland Browns have turned the page on their head coach search from a set of first interviews over the last two weeks to second and in-person interviews starting this week. The news came fast and furious over the weekend, starting with current Browns DC Jim Schwartz’s second interview being reported. Following that, we learned […]

20 days ago | 1 read

Browns roster: 3 key areas needing improvement in 2026

In the midst of a rebuild, the Cleveland Browns have their work cut out for them when it comes to one side of the ball. Defensively, the unit was elite. Offensively? Not so much. In terms of talent, the Browns offense has some form of it. Rookie running backs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson have […]

20 days ago | 1 read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears – Browns’ fans open thread

Sunday’s Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs concludes at 6:30 PM ET as the Los Angeles Rams face the Chicago Bears. The game will air on NBC, with the action being called by Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth. Both of these teams got into a shootout last week, as the Rams scored a touchdown with […]

21 days ago | 1 read

Browns HC search to include this DC for a second interview

No one can accuse Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry of “going home early” as he leads the search for the club’s next head coach. With Monday being the first day that teams can schedule in-person interviews with coaches who are still employed, Berry has lined up second interviews with: That is a busy week, […]

21 days ago | 0 reads

Browns head coach search: Big Mike McDaniel update

The news just keeps rolling in with regard to the Cleveland Browns bringing people in for their second interviews. First, we had the news of Jim Schwartz, then came Todd Monken, followed by Grant Udinksi. Now, this afternoon, Tom Pelissero is reporting that the Browns have scheduled a second interview with former Miami Dolphins head […]

21 days ago | 2 reads