Comments on: Browns expand search to include Arians, Trestman

By: johnqlunchbox

johnqlunchbox — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:05:52 +0000

People need to do their homework on Trestman. Dude was a rockstar in the NFL!

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Not in Cleveland from 1988 to 1990, he wasn’t. We couldn’t get him on a bus out of town fast enough.

By: coop16

coop16 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:10:22 +0000

Biggest concern at this point is that the team’s org chart seems to have Joe Banner as Czar. He’s always been a business guy, but now he wants to make roster decisions too. It’s never good news when someone makes a power grab like that. Remember Butch Davis? It wasn’t enough for him to be the coach; he had to run the draft too. So he drafted people like William Green in the first round, and the franchise STILL hasn’t recovered.

By: manik56

manik56 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:50:51 +0000

Interview Tressel!

By: seanpbeck

seanpbeck — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:49:31 +0000

People need to do their homework on Trestman. Dude was a rockstar in the NFL! He got career years out of Bernie Kosar (physically limited but accurate braniac), Rich Gannon (career journeyman backup who became league MVP under Trestman), Jake Plummer (streaky back-yard slinger) and Scott Mitchell (chump). He also coached Steve Young to one of his best seasons in 95. I think his rep as a QB specialist has HURT his chances to rise in the ranks. He ended up in CFL bc most of his former employers have retired or passed away (Marty Schottenheimer, Al Davis, Bobby Ross, George Seifert). All I know is that the guy has done his job well everywhere he’s gone. Winners are winners no matter what level. I’d compare his potential hiring by the Browns to when Ohio State went out on a limb and hired a Division 1-AA coach named Jim Tressel who went on to have some pretty fantastic years at the highest level.

By: vicvinegar1

vicvinegar1 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:28:55 +0000

If we hire a CFL coach we all will hit a new low that I never knew existed

By: mrfrostyj

mrfrostyj — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:26:56 +0000

I don’t understand why more teams aren’t going after Bruce Arians harder. The Browns and Steelers both haven’t seen a playoff since he left their organizations and the Colts offense looked AWFUL without his play calling today.

By: vikingdoode

vikingdoode — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:07:32 +0000

Lovie Smith would be a good choice in Cleveland…

By: jasndc75

jasndc75 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:33:13 +0000

Cowher would be a perfect fit

By: burgandy2260

burgandy2260 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:23:02 +0000

I think you’ll see McCarthy as the GM and Saban as the HC. They were both previously part of the rebirth under Belichick. A lot important people (up until the end of this season) stemmed from that team. They’ll both have the opportunity to write a new chapter and I’m sure Jimmy will throw enough money to make an offer Saban couldn’t refuse!

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:17:09 +0000

Dear Browns,

Please hire Bruce Arians.

Pretty please?

Sincerely,

The rest of the AFC North

By: sweetsauce9

sweetsauce9 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:09:09 +0000

Trestman?! Seriously?! Dude is coaching the Montreal Allouettes and we’re interviewing him for our head coach?? The browns should be going after Gruden, Cowher, or Saban HARD if they want a chance at winning before Art Model rises from the ground and moves us again.

By: chiefmac64

chiefmac64 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:57:44 +0000

Looks like the Browns found out what PAC-12 fans have known for awhile-Chip Kelly is an arrogant buffoon whose offense isn’t sustainable in the NFL. The man could care less about defense and doesn’t coach complete teams and is poor at in game mgmt. He’ll be in way over his head in the NFL.

By: chiefmac64

chiefmac64 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:53:20 +0000

The Browns found out what PAC-12 fans have known for awhile-Chip Kelly is an arrogant buffoon whose offense is not sustainable in the NFL and the man could care less about defense. He’s clearly not NFL head coaching material. Doesn’t have complete teams.

By: hallcyon

hallcyon — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:45:59 +0000

What of Kyle Shanahan and Pete Carmichael? These are two young and talented offensive minds.

By: blantoncollier

blantoncollier — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:43:43 +0000

Joe Banner’s first big decision a strike out.

Marc Trestman–PLEASE help me.

How are they going to explain Whisenhutt a sub-500 coach as the alternate to Kelly?

Arians is a decent choice.

Same old Browns–with these chocies they should have left Shurmur/Heckertt in place.

By: ddogdaddy

ddogdaddy — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:42:28 +0000

I hope it is Saben. After taking a beat down from God’s Team tomorrow he will then be exiled to the armpit of the USA for 3 years then get fired. Couldn’t happen to a better guy.

By: tfbuckfutter

tfbuckfutter — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:38:13 +0000

I hate saying it because I think the Browns and Bills both have really great fans….but whoever the Browns and Bills (and Cardinals too for that matter) go with as head coach will more than likely be an awful decision because, frankly….it’s the Browns and Bills (and Cardinals too for that matter) making the decision.

And they rarely make good decisions. Even by accident.

By: ricoq45

ricoq45 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:36:21 +0000

worst coaching job ever!

By: kelsey412

kelsey412 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:33:40 +0000

All smokescreen. It will be saban come Tuesday

By: jakec4

jakec4 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:18:59 +0000

John Harbaugh wasn’t the Ravens first choice. Jason Garrett was. Public perception doesn’t mean anything because while Ravens fans were wondering who John Harbaugh was, five years later he’s a fantastic coach who has made it to, and won at least one playoff game every year. The Browns will keep screwing it up if name recognition is more important than getting the right man for the job, even if it’s someone completely off the radar.

By: pantalonesaguas

pantalonesaguas — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:18:03 +0000

Wow. It’s really come to this (?)

I must say, however, that the 30 or so hours having Chip Kelly as our coach was the most exciting time I’ve had as a Browns fan since ’89.

By: hekofit

hekofit — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:17:15 +0000

Holmgren!

By: jonsilver1947

jonsilver1947 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:16:22 +0000

Arians will have to overcome the perception of “unhealthy…”

By: scoresreport

scoresreport — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:11:47 +0000

If they go with sizzle over the best guy, then they’ll be right back at it again in two years.

Arians, Whisenhunt and Trestman are all solid choices and likely will have an offense that fits Brandon Weeden well.