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Jacksonville Jaguars’<\/a> offensive coordinator Grant Udinski is one of the finalists for the Cleveland Browns<\/a> head coaching job.<\/p>\n And while the Browns have had several coaches in for second interviews, it would appear that Udinski and LA Rams<\/a>‘ pass game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase are the front-runners, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.<\/p>\n “Both had excellent first interviews and are now finalists,” Schultz said of Udinski and Scheelhaase.<\/p>\n Teams are often looking for the up-and-coming candidate on the offensive side of the football. Udinski (30) and Scheelhaase (35), both of whom come from the Sean McVay coaching tree, fit that mold.<\/p>\n “This is a team that could target a coach who is a year away if they truly believe that coach is a future star,” Schultz added<\/p>\n Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a><\/p>\n Udinski will interview on Friday, while Scheelhaase is unable to until next week, with the Rams playing in the NFC Championship game.<\/p>\n The Buffalo Bills<\/a> have also requested to interview Udinski in their head coaching search.<\/p>\n This past year was Udinski’s first with the\u00a0Jaguars<\/a>. He played a key role in Trevor Lawrence’s growth and in the success the Jacksonville offense had over the second half of the season, averaging almost 33 points per game during their eight-game winning streak.<\/p>\n