Ultimate 216: Report: The Cleveland Browns Are Telling Head Coach Candidates They Want Jim Schwartz to Stay

The Cleveland Browns are in the middle of a head coaching search, and according to a report from Jay Glazer, they’re already setting terms. Candidates are being told that defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is expected to remain in place, signaling that Cleveland wants to preserve its defensive identity while searching for the next head coach. In this solo reaction episode of Ultimate 216, Earl Da Pearl breaks down why this mandate tells us a lot about what Andrew Berry and Jimmy Haslam believe about the current roster. From Berry’s public comments about finding the “right partner” for the team’s present situation to reports of offensive-minded candidates being interviewed, it’s clear the Browns don’t see themselves as a bad football team — they see a broken offense attached to a proven defense. But is dictating staff decisions during a coaching search the right move for a franchise with an inconsistent track record? With the Browns’ overall record since 2020 and the weight of another pivotal decision looming, this episode asks the central question Cleveland fans should be debating right now: does this strategy signal confidence — or does it feel like the same old Browns? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Cleveland Monsters Checkout the schedule and get tickets to the next Monsters game by visiting https://clevelandmonsters.com/schedule/home Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Home Schedule The official website of the Cleveland Monsters hockey team - the AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets. See the latest news, scores, stats, and get… Subscribe and ring the bell for the latest talk about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes: https://bit.ly/ucss_subscribe Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultclesports Watch live on YouTube 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on YouTube and WKYC+ on your Roku and Fire TV apps! The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show is your daily source of the best conversation about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes, as well as sports throughout Northeast Ohio. Produced by Mike Lucas, Anthony Antonelli, and Earl Mauldin. Hosted by Jay Crawford, Adam the Bull, G Bush, Jason Lloyd, and Tyvis Powell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.