Monthly Archives: January 2009

Opinions vary on Mangini hiring

Share This isn't meant to be a gathering of every story out there. A lot of them are redundant. Besides, you know the facts. Instead, here are the opinions: – Akron Beacon Journal (Patrick McManamon): Browns' choice just doesn't feel … Continue reading

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Mangini acts quickly on coordinators

Share According to Michael Smith of ESPN.com, new Browns head coach Eric Mangini will bring in Rob Ryan of the Raiders as defensive coordinator and Jets quarterbacks coach Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator. Ryan has been the defensive coordinator for … Continue reading

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Random Mangini tidbits

Share – From Waiting for Next Year: Jets bloggers talk about Mangini Mangini is still learning what it means to be a head coach. I think he has potential, and his on the job training with the Jets could really … Continue reading

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Browns hire Mangini

Share Eric Mangini completed his rise from Browns ball boy and public relations intern Wednesday, when he reached agreement on a contract to become the team's fourth coach since 1999. Mangini went 23-25 with the New York Jets, including a … Continue reading

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Mangini named Browns coach

Share IT IS NOW OFFICIAL Michael Holley of radio station WEEI in Boston is reporting that the Browns will name Eric Mangini, formerly of the Jets, as the organization's new head coach by the end of the week. Holley, a … Continue reading

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If hired, Mangini could bring Jets coaches

Share According to published reports, if former Jets head coach Eric Mangini is hired by the Cleveland Browns, he's interested in bringing some of his former assistants with him. Mary Kay Cabot of the Plain Dealer writes that Mangini would … Continue reading

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Browns must wait on Kokinis

Share Sunday will be the first opportunity for the Browns to interview Baltimore Ravens director of pro personnel George Kokinis for their vacant general manager position, a league source said. That's because the Ravens are on a short week of … Continue reading

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Coach/GM hunt: History repeating itself?

Share Mangini's top choice for GM to be interviewed, source says That was the secondary headline in today's paper. It made me cringe, and you should too. The literal translation is that Eric Mangini, the former Jets coach and favorite … Continue reading

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Schwartz interview postponed

Share Browns owner Randy Lerner's scheduled interview with Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz was postponed Saturday because of a scheduling conflict, said a league source, who was unsure if the meeting had been rescheduled. Unless it can be reset … Continue reading

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McDaniels among 3 to interview Friday

Share Browns owner Randy Lerner's whirlwind interview schedule included Friday sessions with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and two members of the team's 2008 staff, defensive coordinator Mel Tucker and player personnel director T.J. McCreight, a league source said. All … Continue reading

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Fans speak out on new coach, GM

Share When we put up a poll asking you to pick a new head coach and general manager for the Browns, the expectation was a few hundred votes. After all, the Browns have been mostly putrid since returning to Cleveland … Continue reading

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McKay interview postponed

Share Browns owner Randy Lerner's scheduled interview with Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay has been postponed, at least until after the Falcons' playoff game at Arizona Saturday, according to a league source. Lerner had planned to meet with McKay Thursday. … Continue reading

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