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  • I get the sick feeling we're going to sign this Sheelhaas child.. God Jimmy is gonna fuck this up again... I can feel it..

    @nickers said:

    I get the sick feeling we're going to sign this Sheelhaas child.. God Jimmy is gonna fuck this up again... I can feel it..

    Of course he is. Has he ever done anything right?

  • Maybe the NFL should step in and force Haslam to hire a proven HC.....if any would come here.

  • Maybe the NFL should step in and force Haslam to hire a proven HC.....if any would come here.

    @lodilobo said:

    Maybe the NFL should step in and force Haslam to hire a proven HC.....if any would come here.

    Except the NFL will have haslam hire a female sumo wrestler head coach or something like that. I mean, look at the superbowl halftime....

  • If they don't elevate Schwartz and he leaves to coach elsewhere, I will not be happy. 

  • If they don't elevate Schwartz and he leaves to coach elsewhere, I will not be happy. 

    @vaportrail said:

    If they don't elevate Schwartz and he leaves to coach elsewhere, I will not be happy. 

    Same but I really wanted him to just stay as DC, even if they pay him more.

  • Interest in Brian Flores is heating up, and the Browns are still on the sideline

    After the news of Kevin Stefanski’s firing broke on Black Monday, Brian Flores felt like a name that had to be on the Browns’ wish list.

    His defense helped carry the Minnesota Vikings, hamstrung by some of the worst quarterback play in the NFL, to a 9-8 record. They won their final five games of the season while allowing just 9.0 points per game to opposing offenses.

    Yes, Flores still has an ongoing lawsuit against the NFL alleging racial discrimination in the hiring process. He also admitted fault in mishandling his relationship with QB Tua Tagovailoa as head coach of the Dolphins during their two years together.

    But Flores is still only 44, won four Super Bowls on Bill Belichick’s staff with the New England Patriots, and has more than earned a second chance. There aren’t 32 coaches better than Flores in the NFL right now, and there might not be one better at scheming up havoc for opposing QBs.

    Pairing Flores with Garrett, Carson Schwesinger, Denzel Ward, and the Browns' defense would be a terrifying proposition for the NFL. With the Vikings missing the playoffs, and his contract officially up with the team, Cleveland could have gotten to him early in the process and been the first in line.

    Similar to Shula, it might be too late now. Flores already interviewed with the Ravens and is set to meet with the Steelers next. He also interviewed with Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders for their vacant defensive coordinator job.

    None of the NFL’s nine HC openings have been filled yet, so everything’s still on the table for the Browns. It does feel like the team’s leaning towards a young, up-and-coming coach with an offensive background as Stefanski’s replacement, which makes sense; their offense was among the worst in football in 2025, and that’s not going to change until they figure out QB, left tackle, and No. 1 wide receiver.

    But why request a late interview for the hot commodity in Shula, when there was a more proven and experienced candidate in Flores who went all of last week without a single interview request?

    The Browns don’t seem to be overly serious about the defensive-minded coaches, outside of maybe Jim Schwartz, and they better hope that they’re right.

     
  • If they don't elevate Schwartz and he leaves to coach elsewhere, I will not be happy. 

    @vaportrail said:

    If they don't elevate Schwartz and he leaves to coach elsewhere, I will not be happy. 

    That's exactly what's going to happen. Don't forget.....we have the 2 smartest men in the world making these decisions.

  • I get the sick feeling we're going to sign this Sheelhaas child.. God Jimmy is gonna fuck this up again... I can feel it..

    @nickers said:

    I get the sick feeling we're going to sign this Sheelhaas child.. God Jimmy is gonna fuck this up again... I can feel it..

    he all ready did by firing Stefanski

  • @vaportrail said:

    If they don't elevate Schwartz and he leaves to coach elsewhere, I will not be happy. 

    That's exactly what's going to happen. Don't forget.....we have the 2 smartest men in the world making these decisions.

    @lodilobo said:

    That's exactly what's going to happen. Don't forget.....we have the 2 smartest men in the world making these decisions.

    FIFY-what the Browns don't quite get is that the interviewees are actually the interviewers deciding whether they want to be anywhere near this ownership & FO. Best ones are flunking the Browns interviewees.

  • How come no one is mentioning Matt Burke??

    @kvoethe said:

    How come no one is mentioning

    joshmcdaniels-1-e1578697265305.webp.19afc763a8104bcd6fe283a5bc652257.webp

    Keeping Jim Schwartz as DC..  

    https://heavy.com/sports/2020/01/browns-josh-mcdaniels-problem-staff/  << from Stef hire

  • JOHN GRUDEN 

  • @kvoethe said:

    How come no one is mentioning

    joshmcdaniels-1-e1578697265305.webp.19afc763a8104bcd6fe283a5bc652257.webp

    Keeping Jim Schwartz as DC..  

    https://heavy.com/sports/2020/01/browns-josh-mcdaniels-problem-staff/  << from Stef hire

    @gumby73 said:

    joshmcdaniels-1-e1578697265305.webp.19afc763a8104bcd6fe283a5bc652257.webp

    Keeping Jim Schwartz as DC..  

    https://heavy.com/sports/2020/01/browns-josh-mcdaniels-problem-staff/  << from Stef hire

    I could be wrong but I think McDaniels is at his dream job. NE is his ultimate safety net. I'm not sure that I'd trust his heart would ever leave Foxborough. He's in his third stint. 

    Some things are just meant (or meant not) to be.

  • A AP1

    @gumby73 said:

    joshmcdaniels-1-e1578697265305.webp.19afc763a8104bcd6fe283a5bc652257.webp

    Keeping Jim Schwartz as DC..  

    https://heavy.com/sports/2020/01/browns-josh-mcdaniels-problem-staff/  << from Stef hire

    I could be wrong but I think McDaniels is at his dream job. NE is his ultimate safety net. I'm not sure that I'd trust his heart would ever leave Foxborough. He's in his third stint. 

    Some things are just meant (or meant not) to be.

    @ap1 said:

    I could be wrong but I think McDaniels is

    ...the guy that drafted Tim Tebow in the 1st round.  He's a guy that requires supervision.  

  • Who is on the Udinski train?

    @kvoethe said:

    Who is on the Udinski train?

    yep.

    https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/onsi/news/how-andrew-berry-s-remarks-lead-grant-udinski-to-be-frontrunner-for-cleveland-browns-01ketk54dmh8

    How Andrew Berry's remarks lead Grant Udinski to be frontrunner for Cleveland Browns

    Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry's remarks moments after firing Kevin Stefanski bode well for Jacksonville's 30-year-old offensive coordinator.
     
    **************************
       get this: the Browns were the ONLY team interested in Steflunski.
     
    from the above article:
     
    "Berry went on to monologue about how Stefanski, who won two Coach of the Year awards, interviewed for Cleveland’s job twice, and the Browns were the only team interested in him during both of those hiring cycles."
  • @ap1 said:

    I could be wrong but I think McDaniels is

    ...the guy that drafted Tim Tebow in the 1st round.  He's a guy that requires supervision.  

    @orion said:

    ...the guy that drafted Tim Tebow in the 1st round.  He's a guy that requires supervision.  

    Which is why he has never been able to hack it being outside of the Kraft sphere of influence. 

  • @kvoethe said:

    Who is on the Udinski train?

    yep.

    https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/onsi/news/how-andrew-berry-s-remarks-lead-grant-udinski-to-be-frontrunner-for-cleveland-browns-01ketk54dmh8

    How Andrew Berry's remarks lead Grant Udinski to be frontrunner for Cleveland Browns

    Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry's remarks moments after firing Kevin Stefanski bode well for Jacksonville's 30-year-old offensive coordinator.
     
    **************************
       get this: the Browns were the ONLY team interested in Steflunski.
     
    from the above article:
     
    "Berry went on to monologue about how Stefanski, who won two Coach of the Year awards, interviewed for Cleveland’s job twice, and the Browns were the only team interested in him during both of those hiring cycles."

    @calfoxwc said:

    yep.

    https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/onsi/news/how-andrew-berry-s-remarks-lead-grant-udinski-to-be-frontrunner-for-cleveland-browns-01ketk54dmh8

    How Andrew Berry's remarks lead Grant Udinski to be frontrunner for Cleveland Browns

    Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry's remarks moments after firing Kevin Stefanski bode well for Jacksonville's 30-year-old offensive coordinator.
     
    **************************
       get this: the Browns were the ONLY team interested in Steflunski.
     
    from the above article:
     
    "Berry went on to monologue about how Stefanski, who won two Coach of the Year awards, interviewed for Cleveland’s job twice, and the Browns were the only team interested in him during both of those hiring cycles."

    This is why it was stupid not to fire Berry.

  • @calfoxwc said:

    yep.

    https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/onsi/news/how-andrew-berry-s-remarks-lead-grant-udinski-to-be-frontrunner-for-cleveland-browns-01ketk54dmh8

    How Andrew Berry's remarks lead Grant Udinski to be frontrunner for Cleveland Browns

    Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry's remarks moments after firing Kevin Stefanski bode well for Jacksonville's 30-year-old offensive coordinator.
     
    **************************
       get this: the Browns were the ONLY team interested in Steflunski.
     
    from the above article:
     
    "Berry went on to monologue about how Stefanski, who won two Coach of the Year awards, interviewed for Cleveland’s job twice, and the Browns were the only team interested in him during both of those hiring cycles."

    This is why it was stupid not to fire Berry.

    @lodilobo said:

    This is why it was stupid not to fire Berry.

    Yup because here's what is gonna happen...  DEI Berry is gonna hire Sheelhaas based on DEI and they get their "yes" man....  This kid looks like a deer in head lights who hasn't proven anything... They will have another shit season so Jimmy can tank for Arch.. Then fire Berry and Sheelhaas for having another shit season... Garrett will ask for a trade by mid season... Call me crazy but thats how I see it going down... It's just so "Cleveland"

  • @lodilobo said:

    This is why it was stupid not to fire Berry.

    Yup because here's what is gonna happen...  DEI Berry is gonna hire Sheelhaas based on DEI and they get their "yes" man....  This kid looks like a deer in head lights who hasn't proven anything... They will have another shit season so Jimmy can tank for Arch.. Then fire Berry and Sheelhaas for having another shit season... Garrett will ask for a trade by mid season... Call me crazy but thats how I see it going down... It's just so "Cleveland"

    @nickers said:

    Yup because here's what is gonna happen...  DEI Berry is gonna hire Sheelhaas based on DEI and they get their "yes" man....  This kid looks like a deer in head lights who hasn't proven anything... They will have another shit season so Jimmy can tank for Arch.. Then fire Berry and Sheelhaas for having another shit season... Garrett will ask for a trade by mid season... Call me crazy but thats how I see it going down... It's just so "Cleveland"

    It may take a miracle, but I hope berry and haslam finally get it right.

  • @nickers said:

    Yup because here's what is gonna happen...  DEI Berry is gonna hire Sheelhaas based on DEI and they get their "yes" man....  This kid looks like a deer in head lights who hasn't proven anything... They will have another shit season so Jimmy can tank for Arch.. Then fire Berry and Sheelhaas for having another shit season... Garrett will ask for a trade by mid season... Call me crazy but thats how I see it going down... It's just so "Cleveland"

    It may take a miracle, but I hope berry and haslam finally get it right.

    @calfoxwc said:

    It may take a miracle, but I hope berry and haslam finally get it right.

    What could go wrong? ?

  • @lodilobo said:

    This is why it was stupid not to fire Berry.

    Yup because here's what is gonna happen...  DEI Berry is gonna hire Sheelhaas based on DEI and they get their "yes" man....  This kid looks like a deer in head lights who hasn't proven anything... They will have another shit season so Jimmy can tank for Arch.. Then fire Berry and Sheelhaas for having another shit season... Garrett will ask for a trade by mid season... Call me crazy but thats how I see it going down... It's just so "Cleveland"

    @nickers said:

     This kid looks like a deer in head lights who hasn't proven anything... 

     While we would all like a more seasoned playcaller, and I get he looks young; just watching some of his clips & handing McVay plays to use - he looks about the furthest from "deer in head lights" you can get.

     Young, yes.  Inexperienced? -  Argument for it.  Dude has a brilliant football mind and it stands out on a coaching staff of great offensive minds.    It's a matter of *when*, not *if*, with this kid.