Category Archives: George Kokinis

Time for Kokinis, Browns to agree and part ways

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Pat McManamon

George Kokinis is no longer with the Browns. That much we know. But the things that have leaked out about him are a tad distasteful. ESPN.com reported Sunday that the Browns wanted Kokinis to go to counseling because they felt … Continue reading →

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An agent's tale

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Pat McManamon

More insight into George Kokinis, his role, and the way things operated with him with the Browns (thanks to clevelandreboot.com for highlighting the link).

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The more I think, the more I think it's a real head-scratcher

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Pat McManamon

The more I think about Eric Mangini saying he would be included in the hiring of the new General Manager of the Browns, the more puzzling it seems. Puzzling isn't the right word, actually. Preposterous is the right word. Preposterous. … Continue reading →

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Mangini's refusal to discuss Kokinis' situation

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Watching the replay of Eric Mangini's news conference Tuesday, the one when he pretty much refused to discuss the "firing" of GM George Kokinis, one word came to mind. Arrogance. The arrogance of this coach and this team to set … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Another episode of the Browns world turning

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      I awoke to NPR this morning stating that the Browns released an "awkwardly worded statement" that General Manager George Kokinis was gone. Calling the statement awkward — it said Kokinis "is no longer actively with the organization" — would … Continue reading →

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Trying to catch up on another crazy Browns night

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Well … you drive back from Chicago and walk into a firestorm of phone calls about the status of Browns GM George Kokinis. Then you spend the next several hours on the phone … The Browns released a statement at 10:45 … Continue reading →

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Some more on your Cleveland Browns

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I always wonder if I'm being too hard on the Cleveland Browns.  Yesterday GM George Kokinis spoke with the media, and really didn't say anything of substance. He talked a lot and answered a lot of questions, but really didn't … Continue reading →

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George Kokinis meets the media

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Browns General Manager George Kokinis met the media on Wednesday. Here are some highlights, such as they were: He said the team would not discuss trade discussions or rumors, presumably regarding Braylon Edwards and Brady Quinn: "It's just not the … Continue reading →

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Apologies to Kokinis

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Apologies to Browns GM George Kokinis, who returned phone calls of beat writers Wednesday evening after the Browns released Joe Jurevicius. I had opined in an earlier post that perhaps Kokinis might want to conduct a conference call on the … Continue reading →

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The release of Joe Jurevicius

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Pat McManamon

The release of Joe Jurevicius sounds like one of those occasions when a guy coming off an injury meets a new coaching staff and new front office that wants him to reduce his pay following injury. It shows why players … Continue reading →

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Kokinis update; second interview on Monday

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Kokinis update: George Kokinis did not appear in the press box. Instead he sat in the coach's booth. Kokinis is expected to have a second interview to be the Browns General Manager on Monday. The first one took place Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Sitting in Pittsburgh waiting for the AFC Championship Game

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Pat McManamon

This and that from the AFC Championship Game Press Box: Ozzie Newsome said he would have no comment on the Browns pursuit of Raven Pro Personnel Director George Kokinis to be the team's GM. "Not today," Newsome said when asked … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Browns GM situation from the Pittsburgh press box

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I'm sitting in the press box in Pittsburgh, waiting for the Steelers to play the Chargers in the playoffs and wondering how that Arizona-San Diego Super Bowl will play in America. The amazing thing is that the NFL now could … Continue reading →

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Two thumbs up to interviewing Tom Heckert

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Pat McManamon

The Browns have asked for and been granted permission to interview Tom Heckert Jr., the General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles. This news should be welcomed by Browns fans, because Heckert is a very highly regarded young executive. He brings … Continue reading →

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