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One candidate seldom mentioned in relation to the Browns vacant GM job is Patriots Director of Pro Personnel Jason Licht. In many ways, Licht is the perfect candidate for the job. Fourteen years ago, Licht began his professional career as a young assistant scout under Tom Heckert with the Miami Dolphins. The duo worked together in Miami for two years before Licht signed on as a freelance scout ...

The NFL's version of "black Monday" began this morning with the Redskins formally announcing their decision to fire head coach Jim Zorn. The Cleveland Browns and new team president Mike Holmgren have a similar decision to make with Eric Mangini, who's future with the team still hangs in the balance. Cleveland has played well in the final month of the seasonùdefeating the arch-rival Pittsburgh Steelers en route to a ...

Don't look now, but it seems they can co-exist after all. Browns President Mike Holmgren spoke positively about his new head coach on Monday when he met the Cleveland media for the first time. It wasn't a ringing endorsement, but Holmgren appeared to look favorably on current Browns head coach Eric Mangini. Although a decision has yet to be made, Holmgren made it very clear what he is ...

When it comes to the contract of Browns do-it-all man Josh Cribbs, you would be hard-pressed to find an analyst, fan, or spectator who hasnÆt weighed in on the situation. Former cornerback and current NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders has been particularly vocal about Cribbs contract. Sanders trademarked the slogan ôPay The Man!öùa cry which has become the rallying point of Browns fans everywhere. Most, if ...

For many, Mike Holmgren's appointment as Cleveland Browns team president is like unwrapping a Christmas gifts a few days early. For me, it's like unwrapping a rock-hard lump of coal. Browns owner Randy Lerner finally landed a high-profile coach, but in doing so, he has opened himself up to a world of controversy. To put it simply, Mike Holmgren knows very little about the Cleveland Browns. Prior to the hire, Holmgren had no meaningful ...

The Cleveland BrownsÆ search for front office stability continues onward. The latest name to surface in the discussion is former Packers and Seahawks Head Coach Mike Holmgren. According to a report by ESPNÆs Adam Schefter, Lerner has expressed interest in hiring the 17-year veteran coach. If Holmgren were to accept the offer, he would likely be appointed Executive Vice President of Football Operations, a role he has held in previous stops in ...

The Cleveland Browns appear hopeless. They have lost seven of their first eight games, fired their general manager during the bye week, and the injuries are stacking up like firewood. Fans are on the verge of a protest and national media types are calling for Eric ManginiÆs immediate resignation. The Browns are in desperate need of a hero. Or a heroine. Enter Dawn Aponte, Cleveland Browns Vice President of Football Administration. Never heard of ...

A 1-6 record. Four offensive touchdowns in the first seven games. One of the most lopsided point differentials in the NFL. It's easy to look at Eric Mangini's Cleveland Browns and write this year off as another wasted season. The Browns have failed to generate everything from points to a pass rush, and many Cleveland faithful have given up on the team as a result. Except ...

Have you ever known two different people who you thought would be perfect for each other? The two parties involved made so much sense that you wonder why they didn't come together in the first place.Such is the case with the Cleveland Browns and the Miami Dolphins.A trade where the Browns send Quinn to the Dolphins would be a win-win scenario for all parties involved.On one side, the Cleveland Browns ...