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The Browns, the wins and Eric Mangini
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 Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Jerome Harrison, Mike Holmgren
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Browns vs. Raiders live …
Back to live blogging for the seven or eight of you who check in during the Browns game. … We start with a quick story, told by the priest this morning at church. This came from the Rev. Jim Beattie, … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, McManamon, vs. Raiders (2009)
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What to make of Brady Quinn this (dismal) season
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
Posted in Brady Quinn, Browns, McManamon, Mike Holmgren
Tagged Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns, Mike Holmgren
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Of matters Mike Holmgren and Browns
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
Of matters regarding Mike Holmgren and the Browns
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
Posted in Browns, McManamon, Mike Holmgren
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First and 10: Quinn goes to IR, Holmgren signs on as president
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 Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Jerome Harrison, Josh Cribbs, Mike Holmgren
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More on Mike Holmgren
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 Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Mike Holmgren, Randy Lerner
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Mike Holmgren’s interview in Seattle
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 Cleveland Browns, Mike Holmgren, Randy Lerner
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Yet one more idle Browns thought
Is there another team in the league that has the head coach address questions about the guy who just interviewed who might just possibly fire the guy doing the talking? Cripes, this is so convoluted it's tough to even write. I'll … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, LeBron, McManamon
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Mike Holmgren
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A quick note on Mike Holmgren
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
The drafting of Mike Holmgren
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
First and 10: All in with Holmgren
1) There are questions that must be answered about Mike Holmgren — who was in Berea Monday and Tuesday to talk to the Browns about taking over their head-of-football job — but the big picture to me is very, very … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, First and 10, McManamon, Randy Lerner
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Mike Holmgren, Randy Lerner
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Holmgren in Cleveland meeting with the Browns
The Cleveland Browns search for a new leader of football has taken a surprising — and potentially exciting — turn. Mike Holmgren spent Monday afternoon and evening in Cleveland meeting with the Browns. He will spend Tuesday in Berea as … Continue reading
Good grief
Guess who might start for Oakland when they play the Browns in Cleveland Dec. 27 … the same guy who might start this Sunday for the Raiders.
Browns 13, Steelers 6 — Browns should enjoy this moment
If there's anything to savor when this long-lost Browns season ends, it will be this reality: Riding a seven-game losing streak, the Browns effectively ended the playoff hopes of the Pittsburgh Steelers. And they did it by playing hard-nosed, physical … Continue reading
Posted in Brady Quinn, Browns, McManamon, vs. Pittsburgh (2009, game 2)
Tagged Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Pittsburgh Steelers
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Browns vs. Pittsburgh, live …
Can't promise this live blogging will go all night, because come the second half I'll have to write for the paper. But we'll start. First quarter: Browns take the first lead Beautiful night for football here in downtown Cleveland. … … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, vs. Pittsburgh (2009, game 2)
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Frigid conditions for tonight's game
Yes it will be cold tonight. Miserably cold. Wind chills could be below zero. It reminds me of the Thursday night/NFL Network game in Pittsburgh a couple years back when it was miserably frigid. It didn't bother the Steelers though, … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, McManamon
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Tonight's game is going to decide Eric Mangini's future? Please ..
I've heard it opined quite a bit lately that tonight's Browns-Steelers game could determine the fate of coach Eric Mangini. Which doesn't add up. It actually seems that tonight's game might be no more relevant to his future than the game … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon, Randy Lerner
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Randy Lerner
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Can the Browns (actually) beat the Steelers?
Can the Browns beat the Steelers tomorrow night? Logic might indicate yes. The Browns have lost so many in a row to the Steelers that they have to win at some point. It's the old monkey at the typewriter theory. … Continue reading
Posted in Brady Quinn, Browns, McManamon
Tagged Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns, Hines Ward, Pittsburgh Steelers, Troy Polamalu
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The Browns make a very wise and good move
The Browns announced today that longtime Cleveland attorney Fred Nance would be joining the team as General Counsel. This is a very, very good move. In fact, there's little not to like about it. Nance is a wise, reasoned and … Continue reading
First and 10: Cue the chorus that meaningless December games provide hope
1) Let's not start chirping the old Browns refrain that because they play close in a meaningless December game that they have something to build on for next season. Horse hockey. It's just not valid. And it's gotten old. Way old. … Continue reading
Posted in Brady Quinn, Browns, First and 10, McManamon
Tagged Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini
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Browns lose again
I'm not going to do flip-flops over Brady Quinn's game, because the last time I did he followed with a stinker of a game against Cincinnati. I think it's best to judge Quinn when the season ends — and there … Continue reading
Posted in Brady Quinn, Browns, McManamon, Vs. Chargers (2009)
Tagged Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns
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Browns vs. Chargers, live …
First quarter: Have to contain the fullback Traffic was non-existent driving into the game. I arrived about 2:50 and breezed through, almost as if there wasn't a game. … Fans are (finally) holding the Browns accountable. … Brian Robiskie makes … Continue reading
Braylon being Braylon
Before you ask or rant … no … I still do not think the Browns got enough for him. … But I could be wrong.
Posted in Braylon Edwards, Browns, McManamon
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So much for Mike Holmgren?
The Tim Ruskell resignation seems to be making things clearer by the minute. Most NFL folks clearly believe and expect that Mike Holmgren will take over and run the football operation in Seattle. That means he won't be in Cleveland. … Continue reading