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George Kokinis

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

November 5, 2009

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. That's it.
Preposterous because somebody is delusional here.
Mangini might be delusional to think even a teeny, tiny [...]

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Mangini's refusal to discuss Kokinis' situation

November 4, 2009

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 up this system where the coach is the voice of the team during the season, then to [...]

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First and 10: Another episode of the Browns world turning

November 3, 2009

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 be like calling winter in Nome chilly. You read that statement and you wonder what [...]

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Trying to catch up on another crazy Browns night

November 2, 2009

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 p.m. stating that Kokinis "is no longer actively involved" with the team. Here is where I [...]

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Some more on your Cleveland Browns

April 17, 2009

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 speak in depth on them at all.
That's his right, of course. And I understand that sometimes [...]

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George Kokinis meets the media

April 16, 2009

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 right thing to do."
Specifically on Edwards: "It's internal business. All options … every year, every team, [...]

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Apologies to Kokinis

March 12, 2009

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 matter to explain the team's thinking. Clearly there's no need if he addressed the issue [...]

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The release of Joe Jurevicius

March 12, 2009

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 always cackle when they are criticized for not being loyal or sentimental, because clearly loyalty and [...]

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Kokinis update; second interview on Monday

January 18, 2009

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, Jan., 11 on Nantucket.

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Sitting in Pittsburgh waiting for the AFC Championship Game

January 18, 2009

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 if he'd discuss Kokinis' possible hiring. One can hardly blame him. His team is playing to [...]

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Thoughts on the Browns GM situation from the Pittsburgh press box

January 11, 2009

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 have both of the lowest-seeded division winners hosting the championship games – if San [...]

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Two thumbs up to interviewing Tom Heckert

January 7, 2009

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 18 years of experience, smarts and years of good decision-making to the table. (You hear [...]

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