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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 Rams (Nate Scheelhaase) playing the Seattle Seahawks (DC Aden Durde could end up getting a second interview) this weekend, the Browns timeline is limited to actually hiring a head coach. Some believe that current DC Jim Schwartz is the favorite for the position, while others think young phenom Grant Udinski (the next Sean McVay?) could be the guy they have their eye on. Along with Udinski, don’t sleep on Scheelhaase’s candidicay says insider Jordan Schultz: Here’s my reporting on the #Browns and where things stand with their HC search.One additional note: There’s a good chance they add another name or two to the mix. Very fluid. https://t.co/drgS1HgJs8 pic.twitter.com/rjCfjDFZPR— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 21, 2026 Schultz’s notes on Schwartz’s role moving forward have been discussed around the team’s head coaching search from the beginning. The veteran is under contract for next season as Cleveland’s defensive coordinator, but could he make things difficult for a new head coach, especially if it is one of the younger candidates? Browns fans have at least until early next week, if not longer, before we find out the outcome of the search. What do you think of the report that Udinski and Scheelhaase had “excellent 1st interviews”? Do you think Schwartz will be with the team next year in some capacity? Share your thoughts in the comment section below

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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. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! Yesterday, a report came out that Mike McDaniel had pulled himself out of the Cleveland head coach search. In fact, as more news came out, McDaniel had also pulled himself out of the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders head coach searches and all other offensive coordinator options as well. Yet, the Browns have earned the privilege of being the recipient of the jokes. The drama continued with former Cleveland QB Baker Mayfield throwing a shot at former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski. The reaction around Mayfield’s comment was mostly mixed: The Browns’ assessment of Baker was spot on. Their solution was catastrophic. But the original assessment (wildly immature, good but not great) was exactly right.— Jason Lloyd (@ByJasonLloyd) January 21, 2026 Baker Mayfield has a right to be angry at Kevin Stefanski pic.twitter.com/9px49yI2aW— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) January 21, 2026 imagine if we all cried on social media about that one time FOUR YEARS AGO when our ex-boss didn't text us to wish us well after we PUBLICLY ASKED TO LEAVE THE COMPANY— b cunningham (@BurdsIVue) January 21, 2026 Wednesday morning, a Cleveland legend and Hall of Famer, Joe Thomas, weighed in: I could be wrong…but I've heard that communication is a 2-way street and there were no laws against you (Baker) sending Stefanski a text or calling him after you got traded🧐 https://t.co/y7hI6zptax— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) January 21, 2026 Everyone is going to have an opinion, but a former player as respected as Thomas has earned the ear of Browns fans. What do you think of Thomas’ statement? Does it impact how you feel about what Mayfield said? Share your thoughts in the comment section below