The Browns Owner Randy Learner has been busy with plenty of interviews this last week. It still looks as if Former NY Jets Coach Eric Mangini is the front runner for that spot. Since Bill Cowher turned down the Browns it appears Mangini is the next big name. The Jets thought for sure they would land Bill Cowher, that's why people think they got rid of Mangini. The Jets were greedy and wanted that big name head coach that they still haven't found yet. Mangini had winning records in 2 of the last 3 years. Let them to the playoffs one of those years. The Browns are not going to sit around and wait for former Broncos coach Mike Shannahan. He is relaxing with his family and noone is real sure if he will even come back this year, although he has said he wants to coach.
For the GM position, the Browns are waiting to interview Ravens director of pro personnel George Kokinis which will be this Sunday. The only way Kokinis could leave the Ravens is if the Browns gave him full authority over personnel and the draft - the same responsibilities Phil Savage enjoyed in four years as Browns general manager. Per NFL rule, every team has to designate one person contractually as the No. 1 football authority of the club. Kokinis has never had anything close to final say in 18 years as a scout and personnel executive. VP of the New England Patriots Scott Pioli is looking to be lost in the running.
The Browns need many new parts, although there is alot of talent on this team already. With some money to work with, watch out, this will be an interesting off season.
Which head coach best fits this Browns team? Would you be happy with Eric Mangini? What pieces do the Browns need to get this offseason?
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Rob Trautman
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
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