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  • B beare
    Adam Schefter ‏ @ AdamSchefter 21s 22 seconds ago

    Cleveland Browns have requested and received permission to interview Patriots' defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, per a league source

    @beare said:

    Adam Schefter ‏ @ AdamSchefter 21s 22 seconds ago

    Cleveland Browns have requested and received permission to interview Patriots' defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, per a league source

    As I noted on another thread: the Browns have really just modeled themselves now on the Patriots model.

    So why not go for a Pats coach? Most of us had thought about McDaniels....the OC...but what about the DC?

    (of course, we have gone down the Belichick tree before....to marginal success: Romeo)

    Plus, who knows....this Patty Cake man....may be into the analytics that the Browns seem to want to focus on)

  • Matt Patricia has an aeronautical engineering degree too - seems to be pretty well-rounded as a person.

    I think because Romeo failed here isn't good reason to dismiss him. He could be good, as long as he gets more than 1-2 years. He might even keep Flip here.

    Mark OM Tour2maT 2 Replies
  • bbedwardB bbedward

    Matt Patricia has an aeronautical engineering degree too - seems to be pretty well-rounded as a person.

    I think because Romeo failed here isn't good reason to dismiss him. He could be good, as long as he gets more than 1-2 years. He might even keep Flip here.

    @bbedward said:

    Matt Patricia has an aeronautical engineering degree too - seems to be pretty well-rounded as a person.

    I think because Romeo failed here isn't good reason to dismiss him. He could be good, as long as he gets more than 1-2 years. He might even keep Flip here.

    Why not... It's not like we're going to get any of the other hot candidates anyways. Why not give this dude a shot and we can blow him out in 2 years if he doesn't win.

  • Mark OM Mark O

    @bbedward said:

    Matt Patricia has an aeronautical engineering degree too - seems to be pretty well-rounded as a person.

    I think because Romeo failed here isn't good reason to dismiss him. He could be good, as long as he gets more than 1-2 years. He might even keep Flip here.

    Why not... It's not like we're going to get any of the other hot candidates anyways. Why not give this dude a shot and we can blow him out in 2 years if he doesn't win.

    @mark-o said:

    Why not... It's not like we're going to get any of the other hot candidates anyways. Why not give this dude a shot and we can blow him out in 2 years if he doesn't win.

    And the beard is like +6 cool points at least. That's all that matters.

  • Pettine was a cool guy too, and terrible coach. If he's a good coach, fine. But I don't give a fuck if he has a beard or is a cool person.

    The GipperT 1 Reply

  • NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Panthers DC Sean McDermott will interview for the Browns' head-coaching vacancy Thursday.



    Not taking the same route as Panthers OC Mike Shula, McDermott is making the most of his window to interview this week. McDermott also expressed interest in the Eagles' job in a radio interview Tuesday morning, but no interview has been reported. McDermott is a good bet to get a promotion this cycle.

  • Mike HM Mike H

    Pettine was a cool guy too, and terrible coach. If he's a good coach, fine. But I don't give a fuck if he has a beard or is a cool person.

    @mike-h said:

    Pettine was a cool guy too, and terrible coach. If he's a good coach, fine. But I don't give a fuck if he has a beard or is a cool person.

    Pettine cool? If by that you mean "placid" I guess he was cool.

  • Matt Patricia has to be tempting to these Harvard geeks we got running the show... I'm all for brains, but we also need "football" guys...

    Having said that, I wouldn't be surprised (or upset really) if he's the hire...

    #Justsayin'
  • D BoneD D Bone

    I think Hue will be very successful in his 2nd term, we'd be lucky to get him.

    @d-bone said:

    I think Hue will be very successful in his 2nd term, we'd be lucky to get him.

    I think you could attract a number of good coaches, not buying into the idea that no one wants to come to the Browns. Storied franchise with a great fan base and an owner that clearly cares and wants to win.

    I like the comment about Hue. Think he has learned a lot from his tenure in Oakland, he is a good motivator and a good coach, plus knows the AFC North inside out. if he was your next HC I think he would be a good choice.

  • Herm Edwards

    Karlis Missed

  • See, I already recanted my prediction since we've heard some new names.

    I'm firmly predicting Patricia now

  • bbedwardB bbedward

    Matt Patricia has an aeronautical engineering degree too - seems to be pretty well-rounded as a person.

    I think because Romeo failed here isn't good reason to dismiss him. He could be good, as long as he gets more than 1-2 years. He might even keep Flip here.

    @bbedward said:

    Matt Patricia has an aeronautical engineering degree too - seems to be pretty well-rounded as a person.

    I think because Romeo failed here isn't good reason to dismiss him. He could be good, as long as he gets more than 1-2 years. He might even keep Flip here.

    Agree, but since the magical talent assembled in CLE, not all of which flourished in the NFL, have any of Bill's assistants gone on to be successful HCs? Romeo? Mangini? Weis? McDaniels?

    It's just so hard to know where Bill's assistants' X's and O's end and Bill's begin. And in nearly every other aspect of being an HC, Bill is not a great role model.

    "When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196
  • Tour2maT Tour2ma

    @bbedward said:

    Matt Patricia has an aeronautical engineering degree too - seems to be pretty well-rounded as a person.

    I think because Romeo failed here isn't good reason to dismiss him. He could be good, as long as he gets more than 1-2 years. He might even keep Flip here.

    Agree, but since the magical talent assembled in CLE, not all of which flourished in the NFL, have any of Bill's assistants gone on to be successful HCs? Romeo? Mangini? Weis? McDaniels?

    It's just so hard to know where Bill's assistants' X's and O's end and Bill's begin. And in nearly every other aspect of being an HC, Bill is not a great role model.

    @tour2ma said:

    have any of Bill's assistants gone on to be successful HCs? Romeo? Mangini? Weis? McDaniels?

    Saban, Ferentz, O'Brien I'd say may be considered successful. Too early to tell for O'Brien, but he is in the playoffs right now.

    McDaniels and possibly Schwartz will get another chance at HC in the not-too-distant future (though Schwartz is more like - off the Jeff Fisher tree probably)

    Mangina will probably get another crack at it some day - he may have been better here with time, may be better in the future with his past experiences.

    Romeo pretty big head coach failure. Weis is worthless.

    I think Bill and Tom Brady can make everybody look better - but a lot of it still depends on the individual. Not sure it really matters what tree they come from if they're good.

  • Should have clarified "NFL HC" as I did in another thread...

    Reduces your list to a maybe on O'Brien. Agree that Schwartz's cup of coffee in CLE does not really qualify him, but then neither does his NFL HC record.

    "When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196
  • PoeticGP PoeticG

    Gruden

    @poeticg said:

    Gruden

    Heard Gruden on ESPN this morning. He has no interest. He admitted that he could not get his head around the whole analytics thing and that it would not be a situation in which he would be comfortable.

  • The GipperT The Gipper

    @poeticg said:

    Gruden

    Heard Gruden on ESPN this morning. He has no interest. He admitted that he could not get his head around the whole analytics thing and that it would not be a situation in which he would be comfortable.

    @the-gipper said:

    Heard Gruden on ESPN this morning. He has no interest. He admitted that he could not get his head around the whole analytics thing and that it would not be a situation in which he would be comfortable.

    I don't think it'd be such a problem for him - but I think the bigger problem would be if he went somewhere he'd probably want to be the main man making personnel decisions, which is something we probably aren't offering.

    He may have considered a team like the Colts (who are keeping Pagano) - and would have demanded a gross amount of money.

    The Gruden, Cowher, Dungy people have always been in fantasy land anyway.

    The GipperT 1 Reply

  • doesnt look like it will be gase

    Bears OC Adam Gase will have a second interview for the Eagles' head-coaching vacancy this weekend.

    Appearing on the radio Wednesday morning, ESPN's Adam Schefter said, "I do believe that Philadelphia is highly interested in Gase. I think the Eagles are in a situation here where if it weren't for their past, it wouldn't surprise me if they already would have made a play to hire Gase." Schefter believes the Eagles are taking their time to feel Gase out after previously rushing into hiring Chip Kelly in 2013. As of now, the Eagles have to be the favorite for Gase.

  • What if the Browns did something truly crazy? For the sake of continuity and not completely changing schemes/players, let's say....

    Promote Flip to HC

    Keep Pettine as DC

    and bring in Bernie Kosar as OC

    Or keep Flip as OC and have Kosar coach, either way. It would be great to bring in someone who is passionate about the Browns and passionate about winning.

    LogicIsForSquaresL T MudflyM 3 Replies
  • Browns1216B Browns1216

    What if the Browns did something truly crazy? For the sake of continuity and not completely changing schemes/players, let's say....

    Promote Flip to HC

    Keep Pettine as DC

    and bring in Bernie Kosar as OC

    Or keep Flip as OC and have Kosar coach, either way. It would be great to bring in someone who is passionate about the Browns and passionate about winning.

    @browns1216 said:

    What if the Browns did something truly crazy? For the sake of continuity and not completely changing schemes/players, let's say....

    Promote Flip to HC

    Keep Pettine as DC

    and bring in Bernie Kosar as OC

    Or keep Flip as OC and have Kosar coach, either way. It would be great to bring in someone who is passionate about the Browns and passionate about winning.

    Nah.

  • Browns1216B Browns1216

    What if the Browns did something truly crazy? For the sake of continuity and not completely changing schemes/players, let's say....

    Promote Flip to HC

    Keep Pettine as DC

    and bring in Bernie Kosar as OC

    Or keep Flip as OC and have Kosar coach, either way. It would be great to bring in someone who is passionate about the Browns and passionate about winning.

    @browns1216 said:

    What if the Browns did something truly crazy? For the sake of continuity and not completely changing schemes/players, let's say....

    Promote Flip to HC

    Keep Pettine as DC

    and bring in Bernie Kosar as OC

    Or keep Flip as OC and have Kosar coach, either way. It would be great to bring in someone who is passionate about the Browns and passionate about winning.

    Any idea that can be placed in a nutshell........................belongs there. LOL!

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