Tag Archives: Cleveland Browns

Anyone remember Pete Best?

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Another article on the Jets post-Eric Mangini, this one with comments from the Browns coach.

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A New York guy looks at the Jets and their former coach

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Probably the definitive Jets/Eric Mangini story is in the Newark Star-Ledger. It tries to be balanced, and includes the following nuggets: “… the success (Rex) Ryan has had in galvanizing this team is so dramatic in large part because of … Continue reading →

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How the Mark Sanchez trade went down

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Interesting behind-the-scenes tale on the Browns trade of the fifth overall pick in last year's draft, the one that led to Mark Sanchez going to the Jets. Safety Abram Elam was a vital player in the deal, and George Kokinis … 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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Brady Quinn has the dreaded Lisfranc

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Mike Holmgren offered some cautionary words on the foot injury that sidelined Brady Quinn. Holmgren said it's possible that Quinn suffered the lisfranc injury. "That's the first thought, yes," Holmgren said. That's not good. Lisfranc is a serious injury to … Continue reading →

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All Braylon, all the time

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Pat McManamon

The story was published prior to the weekend and prior to his dropped touchdown in the end zone Saturday against Cincinnati, but Braylon Edwards had a lot to say in a story about him by Yahoo's Jason Cole. Among Edwards … Continue reading →

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How Josh Cribbs spent his winter vacation

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Here is Josh Cribbs' schedule today. He's spending the day at ESPN. That would be the entire day. All day long. At ESPN. 9:45 a.m. – Mike & Mike in the Morning (9:40 a.m. ET, ESPN Radio/ESPN2), 11:20 a.m. – … Continue reading →

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Browns confirm: Mangini to return

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Eric Mangini will return as coach of the Browns. So will his staff. The team confirmed the first major decision of Mike Holmgren's tenure as team president just before 4 p.m. on Thursday. No time for me to comment at … Continue reading →

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Some Josh Cribbs thoughts

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Josh Cribbs should be paid. How much he should be paid, I don't know. He's a very valuable and talented player. If anyone deserves a re-worked deal it's him. There's no problem with him asking. And … if the Browns really … 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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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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Browns ran their way to four wins in a row …

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Pat McManamon

The axiom is as old as football: Teams that run the ball and stop the run win. The Browns proved that the final month in beating Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Oakland and Jacksonville. In winning the final four games, the Browns … Continue reading →

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A post-game interview at the Browns

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Pat McManamon

I wrote about the following topic for the newspaper … but I may as well put it in the log as well … I like quarterbacks coach Carl Smith. A lot. He knows his stuff. Been in the NFL 20 … Continue reading →

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Just wondering …

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Am I the only one surprised that the line on the Browns season finale is only one point?

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The Jets, the NFL and the playoffs

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

There's something wrong with a system in the NFL where teams can make the playoffs because other teams aren't going full tilt because their playoff spot was secured. Problem is there's no clear answer to how to fix it. The … 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 →

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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 →

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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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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 →

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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 joins the Browns

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Pat McManamon

This is good news, nothing but. The Browns hired a credible, intelligent, reasoned, experienced guy to lead the football operations when they agreed that Mike Holmgren will take over as team president. Reasonable questions can be asked about his General … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Yet one more idle Browns thought

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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