Tag Archives: George Kokinis

Time for Kokinis, Browns to agree and part ways

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Pat McManamon

George Kokinis is no longer with the Browns. That much we know. But the things that have leaked out about him are a tad distasteful. ESPN.com reported Sunday that the Browns wanted Kokinis to go to counseling because they felt … Continue reading →

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More on the Browns pathetic and ridiculous tale

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Pat McManamon

SI.com tries to shed some light on the departure of George Kokinis. Don Banks writes that Kokinis felt marginalized within the Browns front office, lacked anything close to the personnel decision-making authority his contract called for, and was ultimately scape-goated … Continue reading →

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The more I think, the more I think it's a real head-scratcher

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Pat McManamon

The more I think about Eric Mangini saying he would be included in the hiring of the new General Manager of the Browns, the more puzzling it seems. Puzzling isn't the right word, actually. Preposterous is the right word. Preposterous. … Continue reading →

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Mangini's refusal to discuss Kokinis' situation

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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First and 10: Another episode of the Browns world turning

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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Trying to catch up on another crazy Browns night

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Well … you drive back from Chicago and walk into a firestorm of phone calls about the status of Browns GM George Kokinis. Then you spend the next several hours on the phone … The Browns released a statement at 10:45 … Continue reading →

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Some more on your Cleveland Browns

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I always wonder if I'm being too hard on the Cleveland Browns.  Yesterday GM George Kokinis spoke with the media, and really didn't say anything of substance. He talked a lot and answered a lot of questions, but really didn't … Continue reading →

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George Kokinis meets the media

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Browns General Manager George Kokinis met the media on Wednesday. Here are some highlights, such as they were: He said the team would not discuss trade discussions or rumors, presumably regarding Braylon Edwards and Brady Quinn: "It's just not the … Continue reading →

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