In his first year as defensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns, Jim Schwartz has been nothing short of a miracle worker.
Under his stewardship, the Browns are leading the league in total defense for the first time since 1955. Cleveland has improved from 7–10 to 11–5 despite burning through four starting quarterbacks—a number that will increase to give when Jeff Driskel starts Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Schwartz's spectacular season has generated whispers that the former Detroit Lions boss may one day desire a return to the head coaching ranks, which he confirmed to reporters Thursday morning.