PIOLI IS ALMOST LANDED!! Could be anounced tonight!
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I also agree that we neither need nor (I hope!) want Parcells with his "Here I am, there I go" make-up. We desperately need continuity & I think Randy L realizes that. It will be interesting watching our new management/coaching team develop.
I have a real good feeling this time...let's wait & see.
Mike
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If this is what floats your guys boat...congrats.
Personally, The Tuna would have been a much better option.
If this is what floats your guys boat...congrats.
Personally, The Tuna would have been a much better option.
The Tuna is a proven winner. He's also 67, and has had a heart attack. Not a long term solution. I'll let you tell me how many teams he's been through.
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It seems like dude is asking the sun and moon:
http://www.cleveland.com/brownsbeat/index....ock_with_b.html
Sounds like he really does not want to leave beantown; if so F- him
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It seems like dude is asking the sun and moon:
http://www.cleveland.com/brownsbeat/index....ock_with_b.html
Sounds like he really does not want to leave beantown; if so F- him
It seems like dude is asking the sun and moon:
http://www.cleveland.com/brownsbeat/index....ock_with_b.html
Sounds like he really does not want to leave beantown; if so F- him
Actually, I think Lerner deserves a lot of blame if this doesn't happen.
First, he tells the local media on Monday that he wouldn't be interested in bringing in a college HC when it seems like everyone in Boston knew that Pioli had Ferentz high on his list of HC candidates.
Then he starts pushing Mangini for HC, which couldn't be anything close to Pioli's ideal scenario (Even if you think Spygate was just a spat between Manging & Belichick, hiring Mangini would certainly cause a rift between Pioli and Belichick.)
It seems like Lerner thought he could get away with this stuff if he threw enough money at Pioli. Apparently, things don't work that way (and Pioli one-upped him by demanding more money than Lerner could possibly offer).
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Maybe we can get Butch Davis to come back? Add Palmer as Offensive Coordinator.
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It seems like dude is asking the sun and moon:
http://www.cleveland.com/brownsbeat/index....ock_with_b.html
Sounds like he really does not want to leave beantown; if so F- him
It seems like dude is asking the sun and moon:
http://www.cleveland.com/brownsbeat/index....ock_with_b.html
Sounds like he really does not want to leave beantown; if so F- him
Yeah, both Lerner and Pioli supposedly wanted a quick decision, and now we're moving on to Atlanta. If Pioli doesn't take a job somewhere this time around, then he's officially one of those guys who just likes the attention.
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I can't say I am real excited about Ferentz....but who knows...maybe we are better off with people who don't excite us all that much...the ones who did didn't exactly burn things up if you know what I mean.
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It seems like dude is asking the sun and moon:
http://www.cleveland.com/brownsbeat/index....ock_with_b.html
Sounds like he really does not want to leave beantown; if so F- him
Actually, I think Lerner deserves a lot of blame if this doesn't happen.
First, he tells the local media on Monday that he wouldn't be interested in bringing in a college HC when it seems like everyone in Boston knew that Pioli had Ferentz high on his list of HC candidates.
Then he starts pushing Mangini for HC, which couldn't be anything close to Pioli's ideal scenario (Even if you think Spygate was just a spat between Manging & Belichick, hiring Mangini would certainly cause a rift between Pioli and Belichick.)
It seems like Lerner thought he could get away with this stuff if he threw enough money at Pioli. Apparently, things don't work that way (and Pioli one-upped him by demanding more money than Lerner could possibly offer).
Aloysius said:
It seems like Lerner thought he could get away with this stuff if he threw enough money at Pioli. Apparently, things don't work that way (and Pioli one-upped him by demanding more money than Lerner could possibly offer).Just like free agents players you have to over pay to get them to come to Cleveland.
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Patriots Vice President Scott Pioli is not on a deadline to give the Browns an answer Thursday on their general manager job, a league source with knowledge of the negotiations told the Plain Dealer Thursday.
The Boston Herald reported late Wednesday that the Browns parted ways with Pioli on Wednesday with no agreement in place, but with a mandate to make his decision by Thursday.
The source told the Plain Dealer that no timeframe was placed on the decision. Pioli intends to go through with his interview with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Browns still plan to interview Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay -- if they don't have a deal in place with Pioli.
However, with the Falcons preparing for their wildcard playoff game Saturday, the McKay interview -- which was originally schedule for today -- has been postponed until sometime after the game, a source said.
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McKay isn't going to interview for the Brown's job.
Lerner is waiting on Pioli for his answer and figuring his next option if Pioli says no.
Then again, who knows what's going on. It's all speculation.
How the hell does Mary Kay or anybody from the Plain Dealer know what's going on. They're in Cleveland and Lerner is in New York. They are getting their stories from some joker who writes for the Boston Globe. The only think thye know is that KC asked to talk to Pioli and the Pats said OK. They don't know if Pioli wants to or will.
Hell, Pioli and Lerner could be out getting a massage and blow job to celebrate. Or Lerner could be down on Wall Street trying to get a "Bail Out" to recoup the $28 million it is costing him to fire Savage and RAC.
IT'S ALL SPECULATION FROM THE MEDIA.
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A little update...
With each passing moment, the heat is being turned up on the Scott Pioli-to-Cleveland rumors. Pioli remains the favorite to land a position of power and significance within the Browns front office.Pioli and Lerner spoke again today about the vacant front office spot, as well as head coach-type candidates. Indications are Pioli indeed prefers University of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, a former Browns assistant, to lead the Browns. Lerner, on the other hand, is believed to prefer former Browns assistant and former New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini.
Discussions regarding parameters of a deal have now taken place, as Lerner considers Pioli a solid representative of what he believes in -- hard work, intelligence and an ability to interact well as a leader.
If Pioli ultimately decides to take the plunge, sources close to the man in the spotlight assure theOBR Pioli truly wants the Cleveland job. However, he will require several assurances from Lerner that he will indeed lead the football side of the operations.
Prior to the face-to-face meeting between Pioli and Lerner, the Browns' owner was apprehensive about providing near-absolute power to one individual. That being said, Lerner does express an appreciation and belief in Pioli due to his track record and seal of approval from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
As anticipation grows that both parties are working toward an agreement, the finer details could derail this courtship quickly.
If Pioli does not receive the assurances he requires as far as authority -- which includes the selection of his head coach -- a deal between he and the team he holds close to him may not be in the offing.
Whatever direction this process takes, our sources have led us to expect the situation to come to a climax within the next two days - if not sooner.
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That is a nice bid of information, but unless you were in the room during the interview, that is all pure speculation.
Nobody knows what went on or where they are or why they haven't finished a deal yet.
That is a bunch of sports writers trying to get a scoop and sell their papers. Some wantabe is the unnamed source.
Adam Schefter even says in his article that "it's speculation at this point". But, the Cleveland media takes the story and runs with it.
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