If I were Jimmy Haslam...
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After watching most of the game last night, and season, it is clear that this entire team, with a few exceptions is infected with a disease. These players / coaches refuse to win, and will lose under all circumstances. The Browns have set new depths of losing in all situations. There is no hope, whatsoever, for this group to ever win another game. That's why I would plead with the commissioner to grant the Cleveland Browns a waiver for the remaining games, to simply forfeit the rest of the season. If I could get that approval, I would cut all players, immediately, and of course, fire all coaches and management. The players who haven't quit on this team, would be interviewed for next season. No coaches would be retained. This would not really offend the players....90% of them don't want to be here, and have no interest in playing. If anything, it was clearly displayed last night....to a national audience, that this is not a franchise on the upswing. We are wallowing in incompetence...especially in coaching. It's time to shut it down and start new and fresh with real football people. Pettine will never get an interview for a HC position again. If this was a temporary run of bad luck, or less talented players, it would be different. It's not that, but a tradition as consistent as reliable as the Buzzards returning to Hinckley on April 15th.
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I would honestly fold the browns. Retire the name and colors and start anew. The problem with the browns is that the Cleveland Browns have a tradition of losing. I know now that will never change. So something else has to change.
Early man walked away as modern man took control. Their minds weren't all the same and to conquer was their goal. So He built his great empires and he slaughtered his own kind, and he died a confused man and killed himself in his own mind... -
The Berea Bulldogs?
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The bulldogs would be as good a name as any
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I've got a feeling that might be reserved for a future UK based franchise, along with Knights and Beefeaters or some other things americans associate with the UK.
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The Lovable London Losers.
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We'll have Josh McCown at QB, backed up by QB of the future Colt McCoy. There'll be Joe Thomas at LT, Phil Dawson still kicking field goals, and Brian Hartline in the slot.
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Slap a pot leaf logo on their helmets and call em the Stoners. At least it would be fun
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I would make an offer to Gruden
If you have the game dvr'd go back and watch when they show Gruden talking, he is all about the Browns which was refreshing to see someone in the media not pile on.
First he talked about how he knows Jimmy, and that this wasn't going to cut it for this owner.
He talked about how he thinks Johnny can still be the guy and how much he looks forward to seeing him play . . . Does anyone else say this?
He talked about how great the fans are for sticking with the team since '99
He talked about how great it's going to be when they finally are competitive, after which he said they just have to get the right people in place. The look on his face when he said that was saying, I'm that fucking guy Jimmy.
I think he's a young guy who still has something to prove after being fired by Tampa, and no better way to prove something than turning this mockery into something. Plus he's from Sandusky and grew up a Browns fan.
I'm calling Gruden as HC of the Cleveland Browns in 2016.
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I would honestly fold the browns. Retire the name and colors and start anew. The problem with the browns is that the Cleveland Browns have a tradition of losing. I know now that will never change. So something else has to change.
I would honestly fold the browns. Retire the name and colors and start anew. The problem with the browns is that the Cleveland Browns have a tradition of losing. I know now that will never change. So something else has to change.
I've been saying this since '99.....some of these old nostalgic die hard fans / farts will not hear of it. THIS IS NOT THE TEAM WE ROOTED FOR IN THE 60'S, 70'S, AND 80'S...PERIOD. All they have done is create another name for "loser" .... by keeping the name / colors intact. The Cleveland Browns were one of the winningest franchises in professional football not that long ago. A well respected team, with heart, and always had a chance to win, no matter who the opponent was. You saw the team wearing purple last night? I hate them, but they are exactly the type of team that used to wear orange and brown, and play on the lakefront in Cleveland, Ohio......that IS reality. Just because some of you weren't around to see it, doesn't make it phantasy.
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Yeah, LA is a good spot. This franchise is a joke and embarrassment. Move them to LA before they completely ruin the Browns name
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Is that what your worried about? The franchise moving again? Well...guess what?.....you have no control over that. That was proven the first time. If they can move a winning franchise with an excellent fan base, and sells out regularly, they can sure as Hell move this crap. You think Haslam will get pissed at the fans, and move the team? Don't be so paranoid over something you can't control. If I thought my posts here had any influence over the Cleveland Browns, good or bad, I wouldn't be so nice when I post here.
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I haven't been this depressed about the Browns since they moved. I see no hope in this team as it stands right now. Explode and start over is the only feasible option imo. What we have now is sure as hell not working. Pettine/Farmer obviously have issues with each other and both should go. Haslam should seek advice from someone who has much more experience in the ownership role in choosing a new coach. Maybe ex high school coaches not a good idea.
"You planning on having a long relationship with that glass or are you going to drink it? Drink up, man. Maybe we can get another.” - Janis Joplin, 1970. -
I haven't been this depressed about the Browns since they moved. I see no hope in this team as it stands right now. Explode and start over is the only feasible option imo. What we have now is sure as hell not working. Pettine/Farmer obviously have issues with each other and both should go. Haslam should seek advice from someone who has much more experience in the ownership role in choosing a new coach. Maybe ex high school coaches not a good idea.
Haslam should seek advice from someone who has much more experience in the ownership role in choosing a new coach. Maybe ex high school coaches not a good idea.
I agree with this 100%.....
Haslam(a new owner) has surrounded himself with a completely rookie staff....no one in that FO has any experience at their job....no one.....
If he makes changes, he better hire someone who knows something, instead of a bunch of rookie yes men.....
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I would make an offer to Gruden
If you have the game dvr'd go back and watch when they show Gruden talking, he is all about the Browns which was refreshing to see someone in the media not pile on.
First he talked about how he knows Jimmy, and that this wasn't going to cut it for this owner.
He talked about how he thinks Johnny can still be the guy and how much he looks forward to seeing him play . . . Does anyone else say this?
He talked about how great the fans are for sticking with the team since '99
He talked about how great it's going to be when they finally are competitive, after which he said they just have to get the right people in place. The look on his face when he said that was saying, I'm that fucking guy Jimmy.
I think he's a young guy who still has something to prove after being fired by Tampa, and no better way to prove something than turning this mockery into something. Plus he's from Sandusky and grew up a Browns fan.
I'm calling Gruden as HC of the Cleveland Browns in 2016.
I would make an offer to Gruden
If you have the game dvr'd go back and watch when they show Gruden talking, he is all about the Browns which was refreshing to see someone in the media not pile on.
First he talked about how he knows Jimmy, and that this wasn't going to cut it for this owner.
He talked about how he thinks Johnny can still be the guy and how much he looks forward to seeing him play . . . Does anyone else say this?
He talked about how great the fans are for sticking with the team since '99
He talked about how great it's going to be when they finally are competitive, after which he said they just have to get the right people in place. The look on his face when he said that was saying, I'm that fucking guy Jimmy.
I think he's a young guy who still has something to prove after being fired by Tampa, and no better way to prove something than turning this mockery into something. Plus he's from Sandusky and grew up a Browns fan.
I'm calling Gruden as HC of the Cleveland Browns in 2016.
Confirmed. I saw him with a realtor in a diner in strongsville.
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I think back a few years.....cant remember if it was when we hired Chud or Pettine.....but Gruden was being asked about the Browns job and if he would take it, etc.....and his reply was basically........." they never even asked me".....
And I took it that he felt a little slighted and wished they had.......
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After watching most of the game last night, and season, it is clear that this entire team, with a few exceptions is infected with a disease. These players / coaches refuse to win, and will lose under all circumstances. The Browns have set new depths of losing in all situations. There is no hope, whatsoever, for this group to ever win another game. That's why I would plead with the commissioner to grant the Cleveland Browns a waiver for the remaining games, to simply forfeit the rest of the season. If I could get that approval, I would cut all players, immediately, and of course, fire all coaches and management. The players who haven't quit on this team, would be interviewed for next season. No coaches would be retained. This would not really offend the players....90% of them don't want to be here, and have no interest in playing. If anything, it was clearly displayed last night....to a national audience, that this is not a franchise on the upswing. We are wallowing in incompetence...especially in coaching. It's time to shut it down and start new and fresh with real football people. Pettine will never get an interview for a HC position again. If this was a temporary run of bad luck, or less talented players, it would be different. It's not that, but a tradition as consistent as reliable as the Buzzards returning to Hinckley on April 15th.
After watching most of the game last night, and season, it is clear that this entire team, with a few exceptions is infected with a disease. These players / coaches refuse to win, and will lose under all circumstances. The Browns have set new depths of losing in all situations. There is no hope, whatsoever, for this group to ever win another game. That's why I would plead with the commissioner to grant the Cleveland Browns a waiver for the remaining games, to simply forfeit the rest of the season. If I could get that approval, I would cut all players, immediately, and of course, fire all coaches and management. The players who haven't quit on this team, would be interviewed for next season. No coaches would be retained. This would not really offend the players....90% of them don't want to be here, and have no interest in playing. If anything, it was clearly displayed last night....to a national audience, that this is not a franchise on the upswing. We are wallowing in incompetence...especially in coaching. It's time to shut it down and start new and fresh with real football people. Pettine will never get an interview for a HC position again. If this was a temporary run of bad luck, or less talented players, it would be different. It's not that, but a tradition as consistent as reliable as the Buzzards returning to Hinckley on April 15th.
90% of these players are going to be playing the rest of this season for their future paychecks. Trust me, ALL of them want to remain in the league rather than have to go sell insurance.
So, if any of them do quit.....these coaches will know it (not that they know much about anything).....but more importantly, the scouts and coaches of other teams they may want to play for would know it. So....sure Browns player, tank it......and get ready to talk all about term vs. universal for the rest of your life.
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Is that what your worried about? The franchise moving again? Well...guess what?.....you have no control over that. That was proven the first time. If they can move a winning franchise with an excellent fan base, and sells out regularly, they can sure as Hell move this crap. You think Haslam will get pissed at the fans, and move the team? Don't be so paranoid over something you can't control. If I thought my posts here had any influence over the Cleveland Browns, good or bad, I wouldn't be so nice when I post here.
Is that what your worried about? The franchise moving again? Well...guess what?.....you have no control over that. That was proven the first time. If they can move a winning franchise with an excellent fan base, and sells out regularly, they can sure as Hell move this crap. You think Haslam will get pissed at the fans, and move the team? Don't be so paranoid over something you can't control. If I thought my posts here had any influence over the Cleveland Browns, good or bad, I wouldn't be so nice when I post here.
No, they can't move. Lease term locked in place until like the 2030s. So don't waste one more breath on that concept.
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