We were all begging for it.
After years of watching Joe Woods passive approach to coverage, with a group of defensive backs who craved playing in an aggressive system, the desire for a philosophical change was palpable.
Kevin Stefanski made that change by hiring Jim Schwartz for the defensive coordinator role in 2023 and the franchise reaped the benefits. The Browns were among the best overall defenses throughout the year, largely driven by his desire for man coverage, and fitting his defense to the personnel inside Berea.
