Even in the case of the Lerner family (Papa Al like American football while dandy Randy liked the pretty uniforms of soccer), they still made a killing on their investment. That said, Haslam is a very successful businessman.

I’m sure he has negotiated many contracts, lawsuits, hired/lured away employees, and played enough poker to know when someone is bluffing. While I don’t condemn Kelly for getting his best deal (and who would want to work for a control freak like Banner), I’m sure Haslam and Banner read him like a book.

I wish no ill of Kelly, and for the Eagle fans, I hope he does well in Philadelphia. However, I wonder what kind of message went out among the other NFL owners about him (another Saban)? This may be Kelly’s one and only shot.

As for being a lifelong Browns fan (60+ yrs), I’m quite happy and optimistic about Chud. With the Browns history, we needed a local boy to bring out the hope and “vision” the team needs. People’s attitudes will change with success, but the proposed uniforms would help expedite that.

Go Browns!

This guy has commitment issues, and it’s only a matter of time before Philly fans are calling for him to be fired. Eagles are currently over the cap by $17 Million, and He’s also talking about bringing Todd Grantham as his DC. Good luck with that.

I think Cleveland got the right guy, and it doesn’t hurt to have Norv Turner as the OC, and possibly get John Pagano as the DC. Turner might not have been a great HC, but is an excellent OC, and Pagano has had the Chargers defense playing excellent the past few years. (1st in 2010, 15 in 2011, and 8 2012) Here is the link for the Eagles cap. http://www.eaglescap.com/next.html

Count me in the ranks of those that think Chippy was trying to create a bidding war. This is likely why the Brownies rescinded their offer.

Joe Banner

I agree w/ the above ? “why hired to run the team” and have been troubled more as I’ve learned of his Philly past…clearly why they went backwards w Coach –> GM, and while Kelly may/may not have considered us (sans Chud) after changing his mind….only reason he walked outta that Arizona meeting uncommitted has to be Banner. Maybe that spooked him into ?ing the move in later interviews…no telling.

Eagles success in JBs time there is only reason I’m not beyond skeptical as an avid Browns fan. Blowing up a team showing real progress, just to stroke an ego unwilling to share any credit for the/a turnaround…better get it right!! Cutting Jauron would/will cement my belief of the above.

RG3 may have a short career due to injuries. Kelly is an expensive unknown at best. The Browns did what was best for them.

I’m satisfied that Kelly to Cleveland didn’t happen because after a lengthy interview it became apparent that it wasn’t a good fit.

So, we’ll see what Kelly can do in Philadelphia. And even if he succeeds there, the Eagles have different talent on board than the Browns do now.

GO BROWNS!

I don’t feel like we’re losing anything or lost anything!

Chip Kelly’s indecisiveness regarding the Browns and Buccaneer’s has Bobby Petrino tendencies written all over him!

I’m good!

…I will answer my own question with a question…

If you were Chip Kelly, would you want to work for Joe Banner?

You think Joe Banner’s name was mentioned by the Eagles when it was their turn to interview Kelly?

No one in the NFL knew Joe Banner better than the Eagles front office member who were interviewing Chip Kelly.

Why Jimmy Haslam hired Joe Banner to run the Browns is a real head scratcher.

Kelly: Creative offensive-minded coach with no NFL experience.

I’m a Browns fan. I’ll take Chud.