Category Archives: Mike Holmgren

An open letter to my dear and respected readers …

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Dear Blog Readers, I love every one of you, in a non-man-crush kind of way. I respect all your opinions. I respect all the people who disagreed with my view of Eric Mangini. I really and truly do. Free-thinking people … Continue reading →

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Holmgren explains his thinking on keeping Eric Mangini

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Mike Holmgren's arrival signaled a change in approach for the Browns. He's proven that already by hiring a reputable General Manager in Tom Heckert and by explaining his decision to keep Eric Mangini. Asked on a conference call Monday about … Continue reading →

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Josh Cribbs and his agents go public

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Josh Cribbs and his agent have gone public, with the agent saying Cribbs is going to clean out his locker and Cribbs going on Twitter to "tweet" (shoot me for writing that) he might not be back with the Browns. … Continue reading →

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What will Mike Holmgren and Eric Mangini discuss?

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Mike Lombardi does not expect Eric Mangini to stay, and here he lays out the considerations that go into Mangini's discussions with Mike Holmgren. Yes, there's another side (note the fairness!) but Lombardi makes some valid pointss.

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What Mike Holmgren brought in one 30-minute news conference

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Pat McManamon

It’s difficult to explain why a news-less news conference can be exciting unless you’ve lived the Cleveland Browns day in and day out the past 11 or so years. And yes, I know many of you have lived it with … Continue reading →

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Live from Mike Holmgren's news conference …

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Pat McManamon

I'm sitting in eager anticipation. Apparently there will be no dramatic announcement made today. But word is that Tom Heckert of the Eagles will be one of those interviewed to be the team's new GM. That's a good thing. We … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Is this decision day for The Big Show?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Pat McManamon

I'm posting this early because nobody knows what, if anything, will happen today in Berea, what with "The Big Show" in the house and all … Mike Holmgren will meet the media at 4 p.m., so I post this knowing … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Holmgren addresses the local media

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      Mike Holmgren's conference call Monday has pretty much overshadowed the season finale against Jacksonville. That's probably not true to the players who want to win, but it is to some extent to the coaching staff, which must be concerned … Continue reading →

Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, First and 10, McManamon, Mike Holmgren | Tagged , , | 31 Comments

The Browns, the wins and Eric Mangini

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I'm not changing my opinion on the coach of the Browns. I think good things have happened the past few games, but I'm not convinced that the present approach is best in the long run. Some may be more convinced … Continue reading →

Posted in Browns, Derek Anderson, Eric Mangini, Mike Holmgren | Tagged , , , | 42 Comments

What to make of Brady Quinn this (dismal) season

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I don't know if it's possible to get a true assessment of Brady Quinn from this train wreck of a Cleveland Browns season. Clearly there are things Quinn has to do better. No starting NFL quarterback remains the starter completing … Continue reading →

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Of matters Mike Holmgren and Browns

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Here's a name to file in the back of your mind as a General Manager candidate for the Browns: Randy Mueller. The former Seattle and New Orleans GM might well be a viable candidate in Cleveland. Though candor prompts me … Continue reading →

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Of matters regarding Mike Holmgren and the Browns

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Here's a name to file in the back of your mind as a General Manager candidate for the Browns: Randy Mueller. The former Seattle and New Orleans GM might well be a viable candidate in Cleveland. Though candor prompts me … Continue reading →

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First and 10: Quinn goes to IR, Holmgren signs on as president

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      Only the Browns could follow the news of Mike Holmgren being hired with the news that Brady Quinn is out for the season with a left foot injury. Eric Mangini apparently was vague about the specifics (I know that's surprising), … Continue reading →

Posted in Brady Quinn, Browns, Eric Mangini, First and 10, Josh Cribbs, McManamon, Mike Holmgren | Tagged , , , , , | 39 Comments

More on Mike Holmgren

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Pat McManamon

First of all … no Bailey's at the party. Harrumph. Second … John asked a few questions in an earlier comment. And since he's reading and writing from Japan and since I'm appreciative he's doing that, I'd like to address … Continue reading →

Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon, Mike Holmgren, Randy Lerner | Tagged , , , | 27 Comments

Mike Holmgren’s interview in Seattle

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Mike Holmgren discussed his recent job interview in Cleveland on Seattle radio station KJR, and from the transcript (which is here on www.nologoneeded.com) I draw this conclusion: He’s very, very, very interested in the Cleveland Browns. And I would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Browns, McManamon, Mike Holmgren, NFL, Randy Lerner | Tagged , , | 16 Comments

A quick note on Mike Holmgren

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I should have included this yesterday. Apologies: The Rooney Rule does cover front office hires. So the Browns are required to interview at least one minority candidate for the job. Which probably has something to do with the fact that … Continue reading →

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The drafting of Mike Holmgren

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Pat McManamon

My friend and colleague Jonas Fortune, from the great state of North Dakota (he's not really from there … I've just never typed those words and I've always wanted to), sent me a list of Mike Holmgren's draft choices when … Continue reading →

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