Tag Archives: Eric Mangini

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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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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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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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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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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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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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 →

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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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First and 10: All in with Holmgren

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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Browns 13, Steelers 6 — Browns should enjoy this moment

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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Tonight's game is going to decide Eric Mangini's future? Please ..

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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First and 10: Cue the chorus that meaningless December games provide hope

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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First and 12: Somehow that seems appropriate, no?

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      Sadly, it's official: The Browns have been eliminated from the playoffs. 2)      Brady Quinn gave little hope for the future with the way he played in Cincinnati, but I still would not give up on him. This season has … Continue reading →

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Well he made the right step here

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Eric Mangini "reached out" to Lions coach Jim Schwartz regarding his comments the other day. He sounds contrite. Good for him; he did the right thing.

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First and 10: How many ways can a team find to lose

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      Bottom line on Sunday's game in Detroit: Winning teams find ways to win. Losing teams find ways to lose. The Browns are now 1-9. Enough said. 2)      Look at Phidelphia on Sunday night. Up four against Chicago, the Bears … Continue reading →

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Of pass interference and alleged "fake" injuries

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Pat McManamon

(Normally First and 10 appears on this blog on Tuesday, but this week it's going to wait a day so something else can be addressed …) There's an old practical joke that I've never actually seen done. It's the one … Continue reading →

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Browns sick after sick loss in Detroit

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Pat McManamon

There were a lot of sick folks in the locker room after the Browns lost by a point in Detroit on Sunday. Coach Eric Mangini kept saying he was "sick" for his players ""An ending like that can make you … Continue reading →

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The hook-and-lateral that wasn't … or was it?

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Well  … the players are saying that the Browns coaches did not call the last play in the loss to Baltimore the other night. The one that sent Josh Cribbs to the hospital. They said the call came on the … Continue reading →

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First and 10: The worst just keep getting worse

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Pat McManamon

1)      I'm thinking that right now the Lions ought to be favored by nine. 2)      Imagine that. The Browns a more-than-deserving near-double digit underdog to a team that has one win since the start of the 2009 season. Say this … Continue reading →

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Another interesting letter

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Joe Read, formerly from Stow, sent this e-mail. I re-print it with his permission: Pat, I think your pal Clark (Judge) did a good job with this (CBSSports.com) interview but the duality of Mangini is incredible.  The local press conferences are … Continue reading →

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