Schwartz was born just outside Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Mount Saint Joseph High School, an all-male Catholic school, where he played football. Schwartz was a four-year letterman at linebacker for the Hoyas of Georgetown University, where he earned his degree in economics. He received Distinguished Economics Graduate honors at Georgetown and earned numerous honors in 1988, including Division III CoSIDA/GTE Academic All-America, All-America, and team captain.
Coaching career
Early coaching career
Schwartz got his start in the NFL doing research for Bill Belichick on the Cleveland Browns staff in the mid-1990s. Schwartz served as the Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator from 2002-2008. During his time with Tennessee, Schwartz was considered for several different NFL head coaching openings. He was a candidate for the San Francisco 49ers' head coaching position in 2005, but the job went to Mike Nolan. In January 2008, he interviewed for head coaching positions with the Washington Redskins,Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons.Adam Schefter reported on January 15, 2009 that the Detroit Lions had decided to hire Schwartz as head coach.
New Browns DC Jim Schwartz on How He Puts a Defense Together - Sports4CLE, 1/17/23
Dave Bacon and Tom Withers respond to a clip of Jim Schwartz from his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and what he had to say on putting a defense together.
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published: 17 Jan 2023
Reaction to Browns hiring Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator
In a segment from their Orange and Brown Talk podcast, cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe and Ashley Bastock share their thoughts on the Cleveland Browns hiring Jim Schwartz as the defensive coordinator. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023
published: 18 Jan 2023
Free Agent Defensive Linemen Linked to Browns DC Jim Schwartz - Sports4CLE, 1/17/23
Dave Bacon and Garrett Bush discuss some free agent defensive linemen linked to Jim Schwartz that the Browns could explore this offseason.
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published: 17 Jan 2023
Jim Schwartz- LEARN THE F*****G RULES!
Coach Jim Schwartz offers the refs some post game advice after the Lions complete the comeback versus the Vikings on 9/25/2011. Rock on, coach!
published: 26 Sep 2011
Jim Schwartz- INCOMPLETE YOU MOTHERF*CKER!!
Coach Schwartz lets the Cowboys have it in the Lions thrilling come from behind victory on 10/02/11. Rock on, coach!
published: 03 Oct 2011
Free Agents the Browns Should Look at After Hiring Jim Schwartz - Sports4CLE, 1/17/23
Dave Bacon and Tom Withers discuss free agents the Browns could look at after hiring Jim Schwartz at defensive coordinator.
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Dave Bacon and Tom Withers respond to a clip of Jim Schwartz from his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and what he had to say on putting a defense together.
W...
Dave Bacon and Tom Withers respond to a clip of Jim Schwartz from his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and what he had to say on putting a defense together.
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Dave Bacon and Tom Withers respond to a clip of Jim Schwartz from his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and what he had to say on putting a defense together.
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You can leave a voicemail for the show at (216)200-6650.
In a segment from their Orange and Brown Talk podcast, cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe and Ashley Bastock share their thoughts on the Cleveland Browns...
In a segment from their Orange and Brown Talk podcast, cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe and Ashley Bastock share their thoughts on the Cleveland Browns hiring Jim Schwartz as the defensive coordinator. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023
In a segment from their Orange and Brown Talk podcast, cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe and Ashley Bastock share their thoughts on the Cleveland Browns hiring Jim Schwartz as the defensive coordinator. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023
Dave Bacon and Garrett Bush discuss some free agent defensive linemen linked to Jim Schwartz that the Browns could explore this offseason.
Watch Sports4CLE Mon...
Dave Bacon and Garrett Bush discuss some free agent defensive linemen linked to Jim Schwartz that the Browns could explore this offseason.
Watch Sports4CLE Monday-Friday live at 4 pm ET on Cleveland.com.
You can leave a voicemail for the show at (216)200-6650.
Dave Bacon and Garrett Bush discuss some free agent defensive linemen linked to Jim Schwartz that the Browns could explore this offseason.
Watch Sports4CLE Monday-Friday live at 4 pm ET on Cleveland.com.
You can leave a voicemail for the show at (216)200-6650.
Dave Bacon and Tom Withers discuss free agents the Browns could look at after hiring Jim Schwartz at defensive coordinator.
Watch Sports4CLE Monday-Friday live...
Dave Bacon and Tom Withers discuss free agents the Browns could look at after hiring Jim Schwartz at defensive coordinator.
Watch Sports4CLE Monday-Friday live at 4 pm ET on Cleveland.com.
You can leave a voicemail for the show at (216)200-6650.
Dave Bacon and Tom Withers discuss free agents the Browns could look at after hiring Jim Schwartz at defensive coordinator.
Watch Sports4CLE Monday-Friday live at 4 pm ET on Cleveland.com.
You can leave a voicemail for the show at (216)200-6650.
Dave Bacon and Tom Withers respond to a clip of Jim Schwartz from his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and what he had to say on putting a defense together.
Watch Sports4CLE Monday-Friday live at 4 pm ET on Cleveland.com.
You can leave a voicemail for the show at (216)200-6650.
In a segment from their Orange and Brown Talk podcast, cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe and Ashley Bastock share their thoughts on the Cleveland Browns hiring Jim Schwartz as the defensive coordinator. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023
Dave Bacon and Garrett Bush discuss some free agent defensive linemen linked to Jim Schwartz that the Browns could explore this offseason.
Watch Sports4CLE Monday-Friday live at 4 pm ET on Cleveland.com.
You can leave a voicemail for the show at (216)200-6650.
Dave Bacon and Tom Withers discuss free agents the Browns could look at after hiring Jim Schwartz at defensive coordinator.
Watch Sports4CLE Monday-Friday live at 4 pm ET on Cleveland.com.
You can leave a voicemail for the show at (216)200-6650.
Schwartz was born just outside Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Mount Saint Joseph High School, an all-male Catholic school, where he played football. Schwartz was a four-year letterman at linebacker for the Hoyas of Georgetown University, where he earned his degree in economics. He received Distinguished Economics Graduate honors at Georgetown and earned numerous honors in 1988, including Division III CoSIDA/GTE Academic All-America, All-America, and team captain.
Coaching career
Early coaching career
Schwartz got his start in the NFL doing research for Bill Belichick on the Cleveland Browns staff in the mid-1990s. Schwartz served as the Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator from 2002-2008. During his time with Tennessee, Schwartz was considered for several different NFL head coaching openings. He was a candidate for the San Francisco 49ers' head coaching position in 2005, but the job went to Mike Nolan. In January 2008, he interviewed for head coaching positions with the Washington Redskins,Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons.Adam Schefter reported on January 15, 2009 that the Detroit Lions had decided to hire Schwartz as head coach.
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