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[jaupro]

Everything I'm reading says shurmur is gone after the steelers game. Not what I want...but I'm accepting it because it is reality...question is who will fill his role? The rumor mill says the browns will hire mike Lombardi as gm. I'd be OK with that because that guy is a scouting genius. Then rumor says hiring Lombardi would mean Nick saban would possibly be the coach. I dunno how I feel about that. Opinions? As a side discussion. Will weeden be the browns starter? And should he be?

[TheMowMow17]

I don't like Saban as an NFL head coach..

I respect what Lombardi did, but he's been out of the game for a few years.. Makes me wonder what connections he has to bring in a talented staff.

 

I don't like Weeden.

[jaupro]

From what I read belechik consults lombardi often for scouting advice. I don't like Saban either. I want chuckie. As for weeden. I'm not impressed but think he deserves on more year. The browns should however draft a solid qb to be groomed because either way weeden does have much time in the league.

[B_V]

I see no reason as to why Saban would leave CFB again. 

[jaupro]

Bored with how easily he wins games?

[bphodges]

LINK

 

It sounds like Saban doesn't even like Lombardi. 

 

 

 

I have now have had three credible sources – two in the NFL and one in the college ranks – swear to me that Saban has no attraction whatsoever to Lombardi. One insisted Saban wouldn’t work with Lombardi “in a thousand years.” Another on Monday said there is “zero chance” Saban would leave Alabama to work alongside Lombardi in Cleveland.

 

 

That article makes it sound like Saban will not leave for the NFL, and especially not for Cleveland.

[jaupro]

What do you think are the chances of Jon gruden?

[TheMowMow17]

Gruden is happy on MNF for  now I think. If he leaves i think its for Philly or SD

[jaupro]

Wonder who they will hire then. Really if gruden and cowher aren't options I'd prefer they just try continuity for once. Though players were calling out his play calling this last press conference.

[TheMowMow17]

Chip, maybe?

[TheMowMow17]

 

Browns hired Cowboys senior VP and general counsel Alec Scheiner as team president, working under CEO Joe Banner.

 

Formerly Jerry Jones' right hand man, Scheiner will likely handle contracts and salary cap management while the Browns hire a personnel executive to oversee football operations. According to ESPN Cleveland, the two names most connected to that position are NFL Network's Michael Lombardi and 49ers director of player personnel Tom Gamble. Because the move wouldn't be a promotion, Gamble is expected to show little interest in joining the Browns. Three credible sources tell ESPN Cleveland that Alabama coach Nick Saban -- believed to be owner Jimmy Haslem's first choice to coach the Browns -- has no interest in joining forces with Lombardi. One source went as far as saying Saban wouldn't work with Lombardi "in a thousand years." Saban is reportedly leaning toward staying at Alabama, as the Browns are not his ideal choice for an NFL team.

 

[jaupro]

Chip, maybe? It will probably be him or Josh McDaniels. I don't like either option. McDaniels would be great for PR but that's about it.

[jaupro]

Wait a second what about Andy Reid.....

[jaupro]

Could be banner heckert and Reid reunited in Cleveland. That combo was about as successful as u can get minus winning the big game....

[TheMowMow17]

It's possible, but if I were a Browns fan I don't know if I'd like that. But I can't stand Reid personally.. It fits though, to be honest. 

[THeavyweight]

I've been saying Andy Reid is the sleeper pick for a while now, but if there is bad blood with Holmgren and the Browns maybe he wouldn't go?