Browns fans who????

[OZZIEOHIO]

Go to Hire Bill Cowhercom and vote for Bill

http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=273326

[OZZIEOHIO]

That was the wrong web site. Check this one out.

http://cowher09.com/

[OZZIEOHIO]

Browns, Mangini to talk

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns have scheduled an interview Tuesday with fired New York Jets coach Eric Mangini, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press.

Mangini, dismissed Monday by the Jets after they collapsed down the stretch and missed the playoffs, will meet with Browns owner Randy Lerner in the New York area, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the interview.


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The Browns are lining up their interviews, including a reported future meeting with Eric Mangini, recently axed as Jets coach.

Lerner has set up an interview for Wednesday with Scott Pioli, New England's vice president of player personnel, the person said.

Lerner also received permission to interview Atlanta president Rich McKay. Falcons owner Arthur Blank granted the request as his team prepares for a wild-card game on Saturday. McKay's interview is expected to take place on Thursday.

"Rich has had some casual conversations -- I don't think with Randy, but with someone else in their organization -- but there have been no discussions on a face-to-face basis," Blank told the AP. "We think Rich is an important part of the success of the franchise. He's responsible for all the business side of our operations, helps [GM] Thomas [Dimitroff] tremendously with the salary cap and all of the [contract] negotiations, and he's responsible for helping us as we go on a journey for a new stadium and a whole variety of other things.

"We're hopeful Rich will stay in Atlanta and we certainly believe that, but on the other hand, we have to let the process take its course."

Lerner wants to interview as many candidates as quickly as possible because he's competing with several other teams.

Lerner, who lives on Long Island, has scheduled meetings with other coaching candidates, including New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, and New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who played college ball at John Carroll in Cleveland.

Spagunolo, who is also expected to talk with the New York Jets on Saturday, could meet with Lerner as early as Wednesday.

Another name that has surfaced in Cleveland's coaching search is Iowa's Kirk Ferentz.

ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen reported that if Pioli is hired, one of his top choices for coach would be Ferentz, who worked with Pioli in Cleveland for three seasons.

Ferentz said he hasn't been contacted by the Browns.

"I've gotten into the habit of not commenting on that," he said in Tampa, Fla. as the Hawkeyes prepared for Thursday's Outback Bowl. "I've got a great job. I'm happy here. I've been at Iowa 10 years, so not much else to say on that topic."

Pioli and Mangini both began their NFL careers in Cleveland under coach Bill Belichick and spent several seasons together with the Patriots.

Mangini, who started out as a public relations assistant with Browns in 1994, went 23-26 in three seasons and made the playoffs once with the Jets. However, after starting the season 8-3, the Jets lost to Denver, San Francisco, Seattle and Miami in the last five weeks, costing Mangini his job

The Browns are in complete rebuilding mode after coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Phil Savage were fired following a 4-12 season that began with playoff expectations coming off a 10-win season in 2007.

Lerner was unaware of Mangini's firing when he met with reporters at Browns headquarters in Berea on Monday. But after learning of the 37-year-old's ouster in New York, Lerner indicated he would approach Mangini, who had one year remaining on his contract with the Jets.

Mangini has ties to the Cleveland area. He is the brother-in-law of Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro.

Lerner began his search hoping to lure former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher to Cleveland. But during a meeting in New York on Saturday, Cowher told Lerner he had no plans to coach in 2009 and wanted his name removed from the list of candidates.

A Mangini-Pioli reunion in Cleveland would be interesting. The Belichick disciples worked closely in New England, where they were part of three Super Bowl-winning teams. But their relationship was tested after the infamous "Spygate" episode when Mangini accused the Patriots of videotaping the Jets' defensive signals during the 2007 season opener.

Lerner wants to make sure they've patched up any differences before moving forward.

Mangini's hiring could also lead to Crennel staying with the Browns, perhaps as their defensive coordinator. Crennel told Lerner he was open to staying, depending on who was brought in to replace him. Crennel and Mangini worked as defensive assistants on Belichick's staff in New England from 2001-2004. When Crennel took the Cleveland job in 2005, Mangini replaced him as Belichick's coordinator.

Mangini took over a 4-12 team in 2006 and led the Jets to a 10-6 record as a rookie, a turnaround that earned him the nickname "Mangenius" from the New York tabloids. But there was little love after the Jets went 4-12 last year, and in recent weeks Jets fans often aimed their frustration at Mangini.

Information from ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen and The Associated Press was used in this report.
Related Topics: NFL, Cleveland Browns

I sure hope they dont hire Mangini.

[Runner]

Denver's Mike Shanahan is looking for a job after today

[Yossarian]

As ironic as it may be , Shanahan is the best out there. The Browns are crazy if they don't contact him yesterday. Although I'm not holding my breath. They will probably hire someone who hasn't proven anything, anywhere.

[JChipwood]

It seems kinda ironic going after an ex-Steeler caoch and an ex-Bronco coach to lead our team but either would be a good fit. I gotta agree with "yo" though, they will probably hire someone totally unproven.

[OZZIEOHIO]

The Steeler coach has said he is not interested, Shanahan would be a great coach for the Browns.

[Boo-Duh]

Even without any previous NFL head coaching experience, and even at the age of 32, Josh McDaniels is exactly what the Browns need --- a young energetic coach, who does not have the archaic offensive schemes of so many other coaches in the league.

[ace63]

Your right . not many stand out. And bernie would have done better with boomers line. When berine ran the 40 and i quote him, you need a calender to time him . The thing that was good about paul brown , He could take no names and make them great players. The thing that made paul brown good was what he believed ,You cant have a winning team without a o-line and a def line. The rest will take care of itself. If you have a great o-line , heck me and gahs could run the ball at our age
Bengals have neglected there o-line the past few years drafting defense. They paid bad for that this year.
But there def went from 27th to 12th. Still no pass rusher. I rated the browns o-line and def line better than bengals this year. I was amazed that the browns did as poor as they did.
It will be interesting in this years draft. Do you fill your needs or take the best player ?

[dazed&confused]

Ferentz would only be hired if Pioli were GM. Latest news is Pioli wants too much to go to the Browns. McKay from Atlanta may be the choice for GM, then who knows who will be coach. How about Gruden?

[ace63]

As of right now the browns are getting the jets coach.

[OZZIEOHIO]

If they hire the jets x coach im done as a browns fan.

[d-5]

How is this, Favre to the Browns,has a washed up over the hill player-coach.For a dazed and confused Franchise

[Manwithplan]

If they hire the jets x coach im done as a browns fan.

Plenty of room on the Steeler's bandwagon.

[OZZIEOHIO]

When I was little I was a Steeler fan The Steel Curtain!!!

[Yossarian]

GAHS, I think not playing well with others is exactly what the Browns need. Shanahan may have had reason not to appreciate his defensive coordinator. Someone needs to take charge in Cleveland. As far as the Broncos blowing a three game lead, I'd take a three game lead. I'd love to have a lead to blow. Offer both jobs to Shanahan and get out of the way.

[Yossarian]

Good point but...to compare Denver's performance to the Brownies over the Shanahan era in any category is laughable. Any way you look at it the Broncos were/are light years ahead of the Browns. It breaks my heart to say so but the Browns organization from top to bottom is as bad as it gets. I'll say it again, they will probably hire a coach with no proven record or a limited one and we are back to square one.

[ace63]

The dispatch said jets coach spent 4 days in cleveland . they will be taking to others but as of right now he is the one there leaning too.

[ace63]

I agree you should hire a GM first. If the coach is not who he whats ,he is stuck with it for a least one year.
But if they win , all will be forgiven. If you lose ,there will be alot to complain about.