Breaking: Cleveland may lose their desired coach to the Tennessee Titans
Having a strong coaching staff comes with the risk of losing some of the top prospects. Regarding defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, the Cleveland Browns were worried that he would be open to taking on a head coaching role again. Even though he was not interviewed by anyone else, one of his assistants might end up being stolen.
The Tennessee Titans, led by former defensive coordinator Brian Callahan, are in the market for a new defensive coordinator. In addition to talking with defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson of the Ravens, he and the Titans have also considered Cleveland’s Brandon Lynch as a potential candidate.
The news roundup for today begins with an article about Lynch and his possible role in the future.
News about the Cleveland Browns
For the DC position, the Titans interview Browns coach Brandon Lynch. Titans Wire’s Mike Moraitis
In actuality, Lynch has a close relationship with Tennessee. He played collegiate ball at Middle Tennessee State in addition to signing with the Titans in 2004 as an undrafted free agent. Cleveland’s defense led the league in both total yards and passing yards allowed during his first season in charge of the cornerbacks room.”
Brandon Lynch spent the previous three seasons as the assistant defensive backs coach before accepting his current position with the Browns. Working with Joe Woods, he produced enough for Jim Schwartz to not only keep him on staff but also promote him. Throughout the year, injuries plagued a number of young defensive backs that he assisted in developing, preparing them all to take the field in 2023. Although Cleveland would suffer a significant loss, he deserves to be promoted.
After the season, Browns free agent Kareem Hunt will have surgery. Jared Mueller, Natural Dawgs
Despite receiving 135 carries this season, Hunt’s 3.0 yards per carry average indicates that he lacked the explosive qualities of previous seasons. That was nearly a full yard below his season average. The seven-year veteran’s groin injury, which kept him out of the lineup for Cleveland’s playoff game among other weeks, may have contributed to his poor play. Hunt endured through the entire year before undergoing surgery following the season.”
For the Browns this season, Kareem Hunt was a touchdown machine, but as Mueller noted, he never looked the same when he found himself in open space. Maybe the injury was more serious than he disclosed. It’s difficult to imagine a future in which he returns given that Cleveland was making an effort to move on prior to Nick Chubb’s injury.
Browns were expected to take a surprising turn with Nick Chubb — DPD
Although there have been rumors that Cleveland might ask Nick Chubb to forego a pay raise while he heals from surgery, an ESPN Insider predicts the Browns will adopt a different strategy. According to Aaron Schatz, Chubb might sign a contract extension, which would reduce his base hit in 2024. If he doesn’t make it back all the way, that could still be dangerous, but it’s difficult to pass up No. 24.
The Cleveland Browns are still in need of wide receiver solutions — DPD
Although Amari Cooper performed admirably in 2023, the Browns’ wide receiver depth is still in doubt. Deshaun Watson wants Tee Higgins, and while that may not be possible, they still need to consider the position, particularly in light of the impending draft.
