Comments on: Haslam mends fence with Jim Brown, bringing him back

By: mrfrostyj

mrfrostyj — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:22:20 +0000

Obviously Darin never actually spent any time in northeast Ohio like I did to know that you will have a difficult time finding a Browns fan who agrees with the statement “the Browns also disgraced themselves during a falling out with franchise legend Jim Brown in recent years.”

It was definitely the other way around. Jim Brown thought he had a real position of power and was a talent evaluator and whenever the team went against his wishes he would run to the media and bash them. He even bashed Cleveland fans BEFORE Lebron left for Miami stating if he leaves (which he did) it’s because of the fans. Even worse, he no showed when the evil tyrant Mike Holmgren PUT HIM IN THE RING OF HONOR! Unless he learned his lesson from the first time I truly don’t see this rosy relationship with Haslam/Banner lasting too long either once he’s on a payroll.

By: cometkazie

cometkazie — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:46:10 +0000

Jim Brown has never been the poster child for goodness and grace.

And he did play for the franchise that’s a state or two south of Ohio.

By: jimbobobjr

jimbobobjr — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:15:33 +0000

The new team mascot…

By: qdog112

qdog112 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:44:18 +0000

Good for you Mr. Haslem for reaching out to the greatest Brown ever.

By: trickbunny

trickbunny — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:13:59 +0000

One would think Haslam must’ve done zero research into all the insulting things Jim Brown said about the organization when they took his candy away the first time…

By: blantoncollier

blantoncollier — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:35:08 +0000

Jim Brown is about Jim Brown. All he wants is to is be paid.

By: CKL

CKL — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:26:08 +0000

Hmmm not sure why Haslam has chosen to do this. Usually new owners try to do things that energize the team and fanbase and as seen above and from what I hear from Browns fans on sports talk radio, a majority of them are sick of JB and his whining. They appreciate that he was a great player but that has 0 to do with having him represent the franchise. He acted like a spoiled brat when Holmgren wanted to reduce his role and refused to go to a ceremony that honored former Browns greats. Not exactly the type of guy I’d want associated with my team in a paying role.

By: kingfish2013

kingfish2013 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:09:25 +0000

Jimmy was pissed for losing a $100,000 a yr consulting job.He lost it cause he wouldn’t stop going on Baltimore radio going too far on with his opinion in a rival city.He was salty man during the Nixon administration.He’s a salty old man during the Obama administration.Great running back.Bad consultant.

By: billygoat

billygoat — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:07:32 +0000

I wouldn’t even let this guy be a ticket checker. He is like a cancer.

By: abninf

abninf — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:04:49 +0000

He’s not half the man nor player that Earl Campbell is and was.

By: scottplayersfacemask

scottplayersfacemask — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:03:13 +0000

It’s actually the one thing Holmgren handled properly while collecting his billions from Lerner for a couple years. Not having this turd wandering around sharing his wonderful wisdom and opinions was quite peaceful.

By: kingfish2013

kingfish2013 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:00:31 +0000

Jimmy was just pissed that he was let go of a $100,000 a yr job consulting( consulting what,nobody knows).going on Baltimore radio programs going way overboard about our team in a rival city.The man was salty during the Nixon administration and he is salty during the Obama administration now.great running back back in the day.great pain in the butt now.

By: dscol715

dscol715 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:47:32 +0000

“Losing all the time is one thing, but the Browns also disgraced themselves during a falling out with franchise legend Jim Brown in recent years.”

This is nonsense. How come nobody says this about the Bills and OJ Simpson? Both guys are creeps that beat up women.

By: phan216

phan216 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:41:47 +0000

die hard Browns fan here. That said…..I wish Jim Brown would just go away. They should definitely honor him and celebrate his legend but get him out of the picture already. Sooooo sick of him and his mouth. And I know I am not alone.

By: coop16

coop16 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:46 +0000

Jim Brown was a great player and he’s a tough, tell-it-like-it-is guy. But I’m a little leery of seeing him in anything more than a ceremonial role with the Browns. Just because he was a great player doesn’t mean he’s more qualified than professional scouts to evaluate players, or more qualified than professional coaches to design plays. If he’s going to be on hand to shake hands and encourage players to do their best, that’s great, but anything more than that would be a mistake.

By: dylanssongwriter

dylanssongwriter — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:30 +0000

Why? The franchise Jim Brown played for is now in Baltimore.

By: baxman89

baxman89 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:27:05 +0000

Wasn’t this site for the removal of Brown when Holmgren removed him?

By: thetooloftools

thetooloftools — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:21:53 +0000

As long as he keeps getting $ from the Browns, he’ll be fine as he knows the days of him actually having any power are over.

By: ratbirdsrule

ratbirdsrule — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:21:35 +0000

just go away already

By: ppdoc13

ppdoc13 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:09:40 +0000

His role should be to check stubs

By: joemammy

joemammy — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:05:11 +0000

Glad he’s back and part of the Browns, again.

And if his returning to the team sticks it to Holmgren, so much the better…

By: noring4youstill

noring4youstill — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:55:37 +0000

Is Jim Brown the magic word of the week

By: tmechling420

tmechling420 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:54:07 +0000

Thats great I’m sure whatever his role will be it will be worth the 500 grand they paid him last time. big firing his ass was the best thing he did in his time in cleveland. everyone in cleveland sick of hearing this guy bitch . blah blah black youth blah blah

By: conormacleod

conormacleod — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:53:52 +0000

It’s been 50 years since he played. Just let it go.

By: whitdog23

whitdog23 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:48:52 +0000

a ceremonial role — who cares?

By: christophershearin

christophershearin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:44:29 +0000

Haslam. so how exactly do you give a crap about this team? They say the mark of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results………..

By: nfcbeastly

nfcbeastly — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:44:08 +0000

Jim Brown embodies the Browns. He is all they really have. It took guts for Holmgren to essentially fire him, but it was an ill advised move to a loyal fan base.

By: bbb82

bbb82 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:34:27 +0000

So fans can only remember things fondly if the team’s owner allows them to by hiring a former HOF player as a consultant?

By: markrychel

markrychel — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:28:52 +0000

Bringing him back translates to writing a check. Nothing wrong with that but tell it like it is

By: spiritfuryfire

spiritfuryfire — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:25:53 +0000

Sad to say most Browns fans probably don’t remember.