I'll start by saying I'm all for a uniform change. I think that times have changed and uniforms are much more important than in the past. Too many people look at college as an example of what will happen to the Browns. I will promise you, we will not look like Oregon. The uniforms are designed by Nike, but they put a lot of thought and research behind every design. They don't slap a modern design on a team like the Browns for no reason. They've had classic designs over the past few years that have been very well received, including Ohio State. Now obviously changing uniforms does not make a team win. But, there is an interesting coincidence that a lot of teams become successful after a switch.

NFL: Titans, Cardinals, Broncos, Patriots, 49ers, Seahawks, Ravens, and Buccaneers

other sports: Indians, Rays, Cavs, Ducks, Thunder

All of those teams made it to a championship, or even won a championship soon after a change. Obviously some of that success was due to ownership change, new players, etc. But isn't that what's going on in Cleveland?

His Arizona "defense" gave up 58 points to Seattle.

I hate to say it, but this season is going to be a disaster.

@browns149 said:

I would like to see a better video screen, wi-fi, and put restrooms in the bar area. If you are in the bar area and you need to piss, you have to leave the bar area for the concourse restrooms. Once the bar area reaches max occupancy, if you leave to use the restroom, you have to wait in line to get back in the bar area.

Plus put field turf in. It will help get more concerts and events in the summer. They won't have to worry about killing the real grass with stages and people on the field.

I agree about the video screens. Where they are positioned currently are fine, but the actual video board only takes up about 1/2-1/3 of the area above the seats.

The rest of the area is advertising. They can easily extend the screen left and right, similar to what was done at progressive field. I'd like to see Field Turf put in as well, could help cut down on maintenance and looks a lot nicer as the season goes on.

Everyone the Browns misses out on tends to succeed. Adrian Peterson, RG3, Julio Jones, Russel Wilson and I don't expect this to be any different. I bet he wins a Super Bowl before the Browns even make the playoffs..

@kamac19 said:

Watching the Press conference, the First Energy Stadium will replace the Cleveland Browns Stadium sign going by the artist renderings they just showed.

Also adding large signs on in the inside of the stadium bowl and roof as well.

The only thing I don't like is the name "First Energy Field at Cleveland Browns Stadium" why? We all know what it used to be called, and we all know the Cleveland Browns supposedly play games there. Just seems like we're one step away from a "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" debacle. Like others have said, this isn't Lambeau Field or Yankee Stadium.

At the end of the day, it's just the stadium. I know a lot of people were mad when Jacobs field changed to Progressive, but it never really bothered me. Honestly everyone knows that the Browns play there, doesn't really need to be called Cleveland Browns Stadium. Maybe with the money they make from FirstEnergy they can put some money into the stadium. Make it more modern, bigger video boards, etc.

I find it funny that there will be two First Energy Stadiums in Northeast Ohio.

...But no one will have any trouble telling them apart.

@lumbergh said:

And here's a Carolina thread on DA heading to Cleveland. http://www.carolinahuddle.com/boards/topic/82889-derek-anderson-wants-to-go-back-to-cleveland/

Funny. I wonder how many times they can make fun of Weeden's age? That joke got old in April when we drafted him. I guess not every team is lucky enough to suck so bad they can get the #1 overall pick to get Cam Newton.

@miktoxic said:

dude, let the grown-ups have a grown up conversation.

yes ROO he's probably the best ncaa football coach since who?? (are you even old enough to remember any of these guys) bear bryant, woody hayes, bo schembeckler? maybe.

but the guy is a farce LIAR. he could never make it in the nfl because the nfl doesn't RECRUIT. get it?

he's right there on the list of scumbags that leave teams and cities high and dry like petrino and kiffin.

go ask the people in atlanta and tennessee what they think about those guys.........KID. then get back to me when you're done playing madden, genius.

Urban Meyer. Remember when every OSU fan hated him when he was coach at Florida? Remember how he left Florida? Everything was cool when he was winning championships, but then all of sudden he's "too stressed" after a 8-5 season and quits. I'd call that leaving a team high and dry...

In the last 4 years...Alabama has 3 Championships and Ohio State has 0. I'm sure that has a lot to do with your "hate." There's always been an inferiority complex with OSU fans that think they are better than the SEC teams. How would you feel if Urban Meyer had a chance to move to the NFL? Would you bashing him the same way if he decided to stay at OSU?

I'm okay with the hire. I just hope Browns fans don't treat him as poorly as Shurmur!

...one thing that worries me is a switch to 3-4. Defense doesn't need fixed, 3-4 has been tried and failed.

@badnewsbrowns said:

Word is Zimmer is interviewing again tomorrow.

Saw the Browns want to decide by Sunday between Zimmer and Whisenhunt. If I had to pick, I'd go with Whisenhunt. HC experience, took Arizona to a Super Bowl, and is an Offensive coach. I've been pretty negatively outspoken about this search. But honestly I think we need to realize whoever is hired will be in Cleveland for a LONG time. Hopefully they get better support than the rest of the coaches we've had.

Zombo said:

Probably a college coach that doesn't want the public to know.

I just love how vague her reports have become.

"Breaking News, the Browns will select an unidentified player in this years draft"

Mary Kay has reported the Browns have interviewed "an unidentified candidate"...

...thanks Mary Kay, that helps a lot!

@the-gipper said:

Then why do Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Indiana, Notre Dame etc. go for Ohio players in a big way.

Along with Florida/Texas/California/Pennsylvania Ohio produces more better HS football players in the country.

I'm from PA. My Alma Mater beat one of the best Ohio schools by 40 points this past season. Both our starting QB and WR will be going to BigTen Schools. I'm not trying to compare states, but when Ohio fans talk down on other states it gets very annoying.

@diehardbrownsfan said:

She's tweeted how many names now? Eventually she will get it right I guess.

What really started bothering me was when she started saying "might." The Browns might consider Saban, might consider Gruden, might consider whoever. Really she could say the Browns might consider any coach on the planet, doesn't mean they actually will.

@mike-h said:

I'm a grown man I don't follow high school boys football, sorry.

Ohio High School football is very overrated anyway.

@d-bone said:

Because for some fans, if it isn't Gruden, Cowher or Don Shula, then the coach must suck.

We don't have any chance at Cowher or Gruden, nor do I want them. The problem I have with Zimmer is that he is a DC. It's no secret our offense has been atrocious the past few years, I was hoping for someone who brings some excitement to the game.

Browns interviewing Bengals DC Mike Zimmer.

Some candidates are obviously considered "too good" for the Browns to interview. I'm impressed that Haslam and Banner are aiming low with this search.