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The Cleveland Browns have fired both CEO Joe Banner and General Manager Mike Lombardi.

 

*I like the move, but I think if Haslam had done this earlier, they might have been able to get a decent, experienced coach.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-ceo-gm-leaving-team-151511012--nfl.html

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I really hope that the Browns go for Manziel (without throwing away a crazy number of picks) as we need that type of profile player to give the team a presence and more of an identity.

 

I dont watch any college football so what is Manziel worth? is he even the right man for the Browns?

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 Manziel would be my pick.

Is he the guy to be a good QB for the next 10 years? Who knows. He's a little on the small size, about the same as Drew Brees. But I like his heart. He's a rollout QB who can extend the play by moving. Most "mock drafts" have him going to Cleveland at this point. BUT the Texans have the #1 pick and need a QB also. He is famous in Texas (since he played at Texas AnM) and would sell tickets right away. And, lets not forget, he won the Heisman Trophy as a freshman and helped his team drop 40+ points on Alabama two years in a row.

Naturally at this time of year, teams are not going to reveal who they covet, but the Texas GM has said they are willing to listen to offers to trade down. Cleveland has alot of picks, including two first rounders this year. There are three potential starting QBs of the future in this draft: Johnny (Football) Manziel from Texas AnM, Teddy Bridgewater from Louisville and Blake Bortles from Central Florida. Cleveland could stay at #4 and still get one of those guys without doing anything.

But Tegis is correct. The fans are starting to give up, they really need to get this right.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp8iZAySN2M Johnny Manziel highlights

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br9-OACeru4 Teddy Bridgewater highlights

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJueUfQjMbc Blake Bortles higlights

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Honestly, the Browns - if they make the correct decisions (lol) - could have a decent season if they draft a QB as they should. Manziel with weapons on offence like Josh Gordon could be useful.

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It looks like Manziels stock has dropped a bit since he measured in at under 6ft. Also, he is not throwing at the scouting combine.

 

Maybe the Browns should take Sammy Watkins, WR from Clemson, at #4?

 

OR, if Ja'daveon Clowney is there, well...alot of people are saying he will be the next Reggie White.

 

I'm glad I dont have to make this decision.

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Harbaugh to the Browns?

The biggest question to come out of the NFL combine so far has nothing to do with the NFL combine; it has to do with 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh. That question: Did San Francisco almost trade Harbaugh to the Cleveland Browns? Apparently, it depends on whom you ask.

San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York issued a stern denial Friday, calling the report untrue. York may want to get on the phone with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam though because Haslam has a different story. The Browns owner confirmed Sunday that his team went after Harbaugh.

"There was an opportunity there and it didn't materialize," Haslam told USA Today. That's all Haslam had to say on the subject, but that's all he needed to say. He confirmed there were at least talks on Cleveland's part to obtain Harbaugh.

The situation gets even more interesting when you look back on a press conference Harbaugh held on Jan. 21 when he was actually asked about Cleveland.

Reporter: Can you say if the Browns have contacted you about anyone on your staff?

Harbaugh: I've had conversations with the Browns.

Reporter: You have?

Harbaugh: Yeah.

Reporter: Regarding?

Harbaugh: Regarding our coaches, yes.

Reporter: So that's a possibility as far as that opening?

Harbaugh: Yeah, there are possibilities.

Reporter: Is it just one? There was a report about defensive line coach Jim Tomsula. Is he the one or are there others that the Browns have asked about?

Harbaugh: Again, you start talking about other people's jobs -- that's their situation. You asked me if I've talked to anybody about our coaches, yes. Going into any further detail -- I don't think it helps our situation, their situation. Their search is their search.

At the time, the thought was that Harbaugh was talking about Cleveland's interest in 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio or Tomsula. But it's not a total reach to assume he was talking about himself. Obviously, no one at the press conference would have known that except for Harbaugh. The Browns didn't end up interviewing Tomsula, Roman or Fangio.

It's also worth noting the timeline here. The 49ers were eliminated from the playoffs on Jan. 19. Harbaugh's press conference was on Jan. 21 and news of a Browns mystery candidate emerged Jan. 22. The mystery candidate was supposedly Greg Schiano, but maybe Schiano was just a red herring so no one would find out about Harbaugh. New Browns coach Mike Pettine was hired on Jan. 23.

For his part, Harbaugh doesn't seem to agree with Haslam's version of events, Harbaugh said on Saturday he never talked to the Browns about becoming their coach, "For the record, I echo Jed York's comment … 'isn't true.' I know nothing about a trade with the Cleveland Browns and us involving me," Harbaugh said.

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Lots of stories flying around about this. Including one that says Harbaugh went so far as to consult with his wife and kids.

He is from Toledo, Ohio and his grandparents live about 30 minutes from Cleveland.

Dont be surprised if he is not San Frans coach after this year. Apparently, he rubs some people the wrong way in the 49ers organization.

Where theres smoke, theres fire.

I'm not saying he will be Clevelands coach, they have their guy.

But if another opportunity opens up (Raiders?...or a high profile college program?), it would not surprise me to see his name at the top of that teams list.

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Ja'daveon Clowney

 

Another fantastically stupid NFL name :)

 

Where do these parents think 'em up?

It's embarrassing. Imagine applying for a job and that's your name on your CV? If it's between you and a guy named David, guess who's going to get hired?

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BROWNS release  LB D'Qwell Jackson:
“To the people of Cleveland and Browns fans everywhere: Eight years ago I began a journey that blessed me with the opportunity to be a part of a wonderful organization and community. I want to take this time to thank each and every one of you for opening your arms and hearts to my family and me, and for making Cleveland an easy place to love and call home. It’s been an honor playing in front of you.” – D’Qwell Jackson

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