Jim Schwartz reflects on Myles Garrett and head coach decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
In an interview on June 2, 2026, former Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz discussed his experience coaching Myles Garrett and his reaction to not being selected as head coach. Schwartz stated that he felt the team's shift towards an offensive-minded head coach led him to depart. He praised Garrett as one of the NFL's most talented players, noting his record-breaking sack achievements. Schwartz indicated that he believed his continued presence would not be beneficial after being passed over for promotion. Following the Browns' head coaching search, Todd Monken was hired, prompting Schwartz's exit from the organization he joined as a personnel scout in 1993.
- •Schwartz coached the Browns' defense for three seasons.
- •Garrett set the single-season sack record with 23 last season.
- •Schwartz was overlooked for the head coaching position in favor of Todd Monken.
- •He expressed concerns about staying on after being passed over for promotion.
- •Schwartz highlighted Garrett as one of the most gifted players he has coached.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns: Jim Schwartz on Garrett’s greatness and missing out on HC
"Cleveland’s former DC shares some thoughts on what it was like coaching Myles Garrett, and being passed over for HC.
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