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The first ax fell on Monday in the Cleveland Browns organization as general manager George Kokinis was escorted out of the facility by security. WTAM in Cleveland is reporting that a front office management team of Bernie Kosar and Ernie Accorsi will be announced sometime today. Kosar was hired as a consultant a few weeks ago and Accorsi has been an adviser of the Lerner family for years. The latest report ...

The Browns' 30-6 blowout loss to the Bears could end up being remembered for one thing. It was the day owner Randy Lerner decided to finally take responsibility for the mess he created. á And a mess it is. Head coach Eric Mangini stated he was going to evaluate ôevery player, every positionö in the bye week, including the coaching staff. Also, Jamal Lewis announced his retirement, effective at the end of ...

It could be worse. Four words that usually become an ironic prophecy in any horror movie. With Halloween upon us, and with the Browns sitting at a dismal 1-6, it's appropriate to compare this team to several different horror movies that have graced the Silver Screen over the years. Horror movies tap into our base fears and play up those fears to achieve a dramatic effect. That effect usually results in a ...

Seven games into the season, fans of the Cleveland Browns have to ask not why the team is bad, but why the coaching is so bad. á When Eric Mangini was hired he promised Cleveland better, smarter football. The product on the field has been anything but that. á To give credit where credit is due, Mangini also promised a more disciplined team, and he did deliver on that promise. Penalties, especially false starts, ...

There is no question it is very difficult being a Cleveland Browns fan right now. á After yet another blowout, this time to the Green Bay Packers, the one question on everyoneÆs mind is: Can the Browns just forfeit the rest of their games and spare everyone the misery? á It certainly seems like head coach Eric Mangini would like to forfeit the rest of the season, because he really doesnÆt seem to be ...

The only question Browns fans should be pondering going into SundayÆs game is: Just how bad is this team going to lose? á Aaron Rodgers has been the cornerstone of the Packers offense so far this year, and now the Browns defense is getting hit by injuries. á But now that the frustration over losing to the Steelers has passed, fans should dwell on the positive going into each weekÆs losing experience. After all, ...

The Cleveland Browns proved one thing on Sundayùthey are now a consistent team. á They consistently drop passes, try the same play too many times in a row, miss tackles, and give opposing quarterbacks far too much time in the pocket. á Since I don't want to dwell on the negative, let's move on to brighter things. á I decided to have some friends over for the game and at least have some good company while ...

Five weeks into the season, the Browns have way too much drama and far too few wins. The Browns only victory didnÆt really feel like one, the fan base remains horribly split on who should be the quarterback, and everyone seems to hate head coach Eric Mangini. The sad thing is thatÆs just scratching the surface, and now the team is headed to Pittsburgh to play the defending Super Bowl Champion Steelers. The ...

In one of the least surprising moves of the week, Braylon Edwards has been traded to the New York Jets. á I donÆt think itÆs even surprising who Edwards was traded to. Head coach Eric Mangini seems to have a very good relationship with his former employer, and heÆs certainly familiar with the Jets roster. á In return for Edwards, the Browns received wide receiver Chansi Stuckey and linebacker Jason Trusnik. The Browns also ...

I guess losing by three points in overtime can be considered progress in Cleveland. á If nothing else, IÆm eating a ton of crow right now because Derek Anderson only threw one interception in yesterdayÆs game. Whatever, IÆll take it. á Looking at the game, I think itÆs best to take a ôglass half fullö approach since the Browns looked alive and engaged in the game until overtime. Once overtime hit, the team reverted ...