Eric Mangini named head coach of Browns

[Chubz]

If he couldnt handle Brett Favre and the rest of that team, Cleveland should just be a pitt stop

[nyG]

A good fit. The Browns defense is VERY similar to the Jets, and even runs the same scheme. I think he can get this team back to being a contender, given the proper development of Brady Quinn. They need a running back, and have a great draft pick to do so.

[Crono139]

As I told Chubz already, good for Mangini.

The Browns are in a rebuilding effort, so we'll see how he does. The draft is going to be huge for that team, where they have a very good chance of getting Crabtree with the #5 overall pick.

[Chubz]

They grab Crabtree and Let Edwards go. He is not happy in Cleveland

[Crono139]

Edwards isn't going anywhere, especially with the status of Jurevicius being up in the air. Believe it, or not, he actually did make a connection with Quinn.

Week 10 (Quinn's debut): 1 reception for 15 yards
Week 11: 8 receptions for 104 yards
Week 12 (Quinn went down in the 3rd quarter): 5 receptions for 85 yards


And yes, they need a RB. Lewis will suffice for now, though; I blame his lack of production this past season mostly on his offensive line.

[Andrew]

Crabtree wouldn't really fit in Cleveland, as they're pretty set at the WR position, especially with Cribbs developing even more and more as a receiver.

[jstchilln120]

Originally Posted by Crono139

As I told Chubz already, good for Mangini.

The Browns are in a rebuilding effort, so we'll see how he does. The draft is going to be huge for that team, where they have a very good chance of getting Crabtree with the #5 overall pick.

I think they need more help on the defensive side of the ball and along the O-line, maybe even a RB. I think they have enough offensive firepower and can look to fill other holes.

[Crono139]

I say that they either take Crabtree, Jenkins, or Curry with their first pick.

Can't see them taking one of the top OTs that are coming out.

[P J Shaker]

i dont really think mangini should have lost his job with the jets....but i think the brown have a better coach now....

[Viking]

Originally Posted by Crono139

The Browns are in a rebuilding effort, so we'll see how he does. The draft is going to be huge for that team, where they have a very good chance of getting Crabtree with the #5 overall pick.

They've been in rebuilding mode since the end of the '99 season. I like this choice better than going out and promoting another coordinator or hiring a college head coach. They need a solid running back worse than they need Micheal Crabtree. I'm not taking anything away from Crabtree, but Cleveland already has pretty good talent at wide reciever. Jamal Lewis has had his day, but his age is starting to catch up with him. I say use the draft for the O-Line or defense and pick up a solid running back in free agency.

[Crono139]

Originally Posted by Viking

They've been in rebuilding mode since the end of the '99 season.

Complete staff overhaul now, though.

Originally Posted by Viking

Cleveland already has pretty good talent at wide reciever.

I don't know about all that.

Edwards, and Winslow will do their usual. Jurevicius's knee is done for, even though he swears that he'll be back. Stallworth is going to be cut because of his upcoming roster bonus, and serious lack of production. They still haven't found a way to use Cribbs yet.

[Viking]

Originally Posted by Crono139

I don't know about all that.

Edwards, and Winslow will do their usual. Jurevicius's knee is done for, even though he swears that he'll be back. Stallworth is going to be cut because of his upcoming roster bonus, and serious lack of production. They still haven't found a way to use Cribbs yet.

Jurevicius can still be a vital part of any offense IF he can remain healthy. As far as Stallworth and Cribbs goes, maybe that they will now have a true HC, not someone who has a good resume' as being a coordinator, they will be able to make Stallworth more of a part of the offense and figure out how to get the most out of Cribbs. This all goes back to poor coaching....

[tomkent53]

Mangini's going to be fired soon. The Browns hired former Raiders d-coordinator Rob Ryan to their coaching staff.

NFL.com Blogs » Blog Archive Rob Ryan hired as Browns’ defensive coordinator «

[Viking]

Originally Posted by tomkent53

Mangini's going to be fired soon. The Browns hired former Raiders d-coordinator Rob Ryan to their coaching staff.

NFL.com Blogs » Blog Archive Rob Ryan hired as Browns’ defensive coordinator «

This is the kind of dumb shit the Cleveland Browns do. They had a defense this past season which ranked 20th or worse all year. So, lets hire the Okland Raiders D-coordinator to make it better.

[tomkent53]

Originally Posted by Viking

This is the kind of dumb shit the Cleveland Browns do. They had a defense this past season which ranked 20th or worse all year. So, lets hire the Okland Raiders D-coordinator to make it better.

Why would you even consider hiring Rob Ryan in the first place? the most successful of the Ryan twins is Rex, and he's with Baltimore. Romeo would have been a better choice at D-Coordinator than Ryan. But then again, the Browns are a Joke. It's hard to believe THIS Browns team would even share history with the *good* Browns.