Yes, there is a search committee. They have it narrowed down to a final list of 5 candidates and are in the process of setting up and conducting those interviews.
As for the talent at Cleveland, it looks to me like they just graduated about every starting position on the field last year. From what I've been told,there's not a whole lot left, but the freshmen and middle school teams are good. It will take a few years to learn the new schemes, develop the new starters, and build some depth.