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Holmgren explains his thinking on keeping Eric Mangini
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
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon, Mike Holmgren
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Mike Holmgren
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What will Mike Holmgren and Eric Mangini discuss?
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.
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon, Mike Holmgren
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Mike Holmgren
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What Mike Holmgren brought in one 30-minute news conference
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
First and 10: Is this decision day for The Big Show?
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
Posted in Bernie Kosar, Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon, Mike Holmgren
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, John Fox, Mike Holmgren
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First and 10: Holmgren addresses the local media
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
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, First and 10, McManamon, Mike Holmgren
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Mike Holmgren
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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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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
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 joins the Browns
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
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
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
The fallout here will affect the Browns
I'm not thinking this news is going to help the Browns cause in hiring Mike Holmgren. In fact, it almost seems as if this news means that Holmgren most assuredly will be working for Seattle next season.
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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