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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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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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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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An interesting thought from a reader
This e-mail from Michael Lampers came thorugh the system the other day. It read: Dear Pat, Isn't this move to get Mike Holmgren and turn it all over to him simply more of the same from Randy Lerner? I don't … Continue reading
There's no argument against Holmgren; it just has to happen
Mike Holmgren? Sure. Absolutely. But does he want to? Ron Wolf? Great, bring him. But why would he do the Browns routine again? Rich McKay? They didn't hire him last January, so why would he now? Ernie Accorsi? If he's … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, McManamon, Randy Lerner
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Mike Holmgren, Randy Lerner
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The situation in Berea
It's hard to argue many of Jim Ingraham's points in this column. The situation in Berea is a mess that seems to get worse by the day.
Mangini's refusal to discuss Kokinis' situation
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
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, George Kokinis, McManamon, Randy Lerner
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, George Kokinis, Randy Lerner
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First and 10: Another episode of the Browns world turning
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
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, First and 10, George Kokinis, McManamon, Randy Lerner
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, George Kokinis, Randy Lerner
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Another thought on Mangini
My column for tomorrow's Beacon Journal: It's time to admit a mistake with Eric Mangini.
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon, Randy Lerner, Rob Ryan
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini
63 Comments
Three and Out — the readers take over
Three and Out There were too many letters to include in First and 10 this week, so I put a bunch of them here and I let the readers take over. And I honor your efforts by using these goofy green … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon, Randy Lerner
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First and 10 … sort of … with the Browns
First and 10 27 with the Browns 1) Well things are just peachy now, eh? It’s hard to believe the Browns could be more of a mess, and a revived Cincinnati team arrives Sunday. It’s also hard to know where … Continue reading
Posted in Brady Quinn, Brian Daboll, Browns, Derek Anderson, Eric Mangini, First and 10, McManamon, Randy Lerner
Tagged Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns, Derek Anderson, Eric Mangini, Randy Lerner
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Knowing Renoir made all the difference
While we’re jumping on the Browns pile, Mike Silver of Yahoo rates Randy Lerner the fifth-worst owner in the NFL. On the flip side, that makes him 28th best. Owners of the Raiders, Bengals, Bears and Lions rank 29 through … Continue reading
Thoughts on the Browns GM situation from the Pittsburgh press box
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
Posted in Browns, George Kokinis, McManamon, Randy Lerner
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What about James Harris for Browns GM?
Cavs-Celtics tonight should capture all our attention. The Celtics come limping in, losing six of eight. The Cavs must play without Z. The home-court advantage in the playoffs is huge, which makes tonight like the first playoff game of this … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon, Randy Lerner
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Yes, it's Mangini
News flash: The Browns hired Eric Mangini to be the team's coach. This has been expected for some time, but it's now official. Details on the contract and pay and structure and all that stuff will come soon enough. For … Continue reading
Posted in Brian Daboll, Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon, Randy Lerner, Rob Ryan
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First and 10: Rambling about the Browns and Eric Mangini
First and 10 Eric Mangini appears all but hired as the Browns coach, and I've gone back and forth in my own pathetic head about his hiring. At first I didn't like it, then I was OK, then I wasn't … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon, Randy Lerner
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Cowher told Lerner on Saturday he's not coaching in 2009
Bill Cowher will not be coming to Cleveland, but the Browns have permission to interview New England vice president Scott Pioli. That's the major news from a media gathering with team owner Randy Lerner Monday morning. Lerner told the local … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, McManamon, Randy Lerner
Tagged Bernie Kosar, Bill Cowher, Cleveland Browns, Randy Lerner, Romeo Crennel
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First and 10: The season (finally) ends in Pittsburgh
First and 10 1) Shame Tennessee ended that streak of Pittsburgh not allowing an opponent to gain 300 yards in a game last Sunday, eh? Had the Titans not topped 300, I'm sure the Browns would have gone well past … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, First and 10, McManamon, Randy Lerner
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First and 10: Where do we start with the Browns?
First and 10 1) I've been thinking and thinking all day about the Browns and I just don't know where to start. Where does one start with this team? 2) It seems to be a team disintegrating in front of … Continue reading
First and 10: Brady Quinn to start against Denver
First and 10 1) Good luck Brady Quinn. You get to lead a team that … may or may not have its No. 2 receiver … does have a No. 1 receiver who continually drops passes that can make or … Continue reading
Posted in Brady Quinn, Browns, Derek Anderson, First and 10, McManamon, Randy Lerner, Romeo Crennel
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First and 10: Are we overreacting, or should we be alarmed?
First and 10 1) Nobody wants to overreact to one loss. Dallas is a good team. A very good team. Tony Romo seems to have matured greatly as a quarterback, and he has some very talented targets running around out … Continue reading
Posted in First and 10, McManamon, Randy Lerner
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