Tag Archives: Randy Lerner

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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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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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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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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There's no argument against Holmgren; it just has to happen

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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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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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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First and 10 … sort of … with the Browns

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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Knowing Renoir made all the difference

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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Cowher told Lerner on Saturday he's not coaching in 2009

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Pat McManamon

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 →

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Romeo Crennel relieved of duties as coach

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Pat McManamon

The Browns just announced that Romeo Crennel had been let go as the team's coach. Randy Lerner — and others — are expected to address the media today. This is not an inexpensive venture on the part of owner Randy … Continue reading →

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Phil Savage is let go and the changes start

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Pat McManamon

It didn't take long for the Browns to stat overhauling the team. GM Phil Savage was informed prior to the season-ending loss to the Steelers that he would not be back. Details on how the move came down were not … Continue reading →

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