boston.com - 12/31/2008
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The Kansas City Chiefs officially request permission to speak with Scott Pioli, which could accelerate the process.
midwestsportsfans.com - 1/1/2009
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midwestsportsfans.com —
Could Kirk Ferentz be the next coach of
the Cleveland Browns? If Scott Pioli accepts the GM...
job, many think Kirk Ferentz would be a top choice of Pioli to be head coach. Could Ferentz buck the trend of college coaches going to the NFL and failing?
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Kirk Ferentz-Scott Pioli a Possibility as GM-Head Coach ...
cleveland.com - 12/31/2008
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cleveland.com —
The Browns have asked for and received permission
to interview Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their...
head coaching vacancy, a source told the Plain Dealer today. Schwartz, a scout for the Browns from 1993 to 1995 under Bill Belichick, is ...
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Cleveland Browns will interview Tennessee Titans ...
blogs.nfl.com - 12/31/2008
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blogs.nfl.com —
Cleveland's search for a general manager is heating
up and could be wrapped up as early as...
today. Those within the league say the Browns would like an answer from the leading candidate, Scott Pioli , today.
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Browns’ search for GM could end soon
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Chiefs' Chances at Pioli Coming Down to the Wire
Arrowhead Pride —
... The Browns are apparently putting the pressure on Pioli because they're looking behind their shoulder as the perceived leader in the clubhouse for Pioli's services and see the Chiefs coming. Per the Boston Herald: ...
Report: Browns want answer from Pioli today
Projo Pats Blog —
... on whether he'd like to take over the Cleveland front office by the end of the day. If Pioli decides to return to Cleveland, the place where he got his NFL start when Bill Belichick was head coach of the "old" Browns (before they were moved to Baltimore), he could be taking something with him: the Browns have also requested permission to talk with Pats' offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels about their head coaching gig. The Boston Globe is also reporting that the Kansas City Chiefs have requested permission to speak with Pioli about their GM opening. ...
CHIEFS CHASING PIOLI, TOO
ProFootballTalk.com —
As Pats V.P. of player personnel Scott Pioli interviews with the Cleveland Browns, the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly have entered the mix. Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe reports that the Chiefs have requested and received permission to interview Pioli for the team’s vacant G.M. job. Earlier this week, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported that the ...
Chiefs Interested In Pioli
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
Chiefs Interested In Pioli From Mike Reiss of The Boston Globe : Patriots Vice President of Player Personnel Scott Pioli is scheduled to interview with the Cleveland Browns today, and the process could move quickly due to the interest of a second team. ...
New Year’s play…
LEEInks —
... . The Boston Globe is reporting that Kansas City has also received permission to speak to Pioli. In an intriguing twist, the Browns have asked for and received permission to interview Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. It’s not clear whether Browns owner Randy Lerner might hire a head coach separately of a new general manager. ...
Chiefs Moving On Pioli
Sports Page Network - The Fan's Sports Blog Network —
... The reason for the Browns putting Pioli's feet-to-the-fire is most
likely due to the Kansas City Chiefs. According to Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe,
the Chiefs have asked and received permission to interview Pioli. This
interest from a second team no doubt, has influenced the necessity for
the Browns to request a quick response from Pioli. However, Pioli has
the upper-hand over both teams and can choose to take his time over a
decision of this magnitude. ...
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dawgpounddaily.com 1/3/2009 — There’s nothing I want less for the Browns than for the team’s next head coach to be from the college ranks. Besides, good luck selling fan’s on that idea. Butch Davis sealed the fate (in the minds of the fans, at least) for ...
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sportspagenetwork.com 1/1/2009 — The Browns have already met with Patriots VP of Player Personnel, Scott Pioli regarding their open GM position. They have given him 24 hours to make a decision, most likely due to a second team interested in Pioli for GM - the Kansas City Chiefs....
Cleveland Browns all in for Scott Pioli
bostonherald.com 12/31/2008 — leveland Browns owner Randy Lerner isn t prepared to be turned down a second time in his quest to find a savior for his football franchise, according to a league source familiar with his effort to hire Patriots [ team stats ] executive vice president ...
Browns owner interviews Pioli and Mangini —
Examiner Sports 1/1/2009
The Cleveland Browns ended the year talking to candidates they hope will make it a better 2009. Browns owner Randy Lerner interviewed Scott Pioli, New England's vice president of player personnel, on Wednesday to be his new general manager. It is not ...
Cleveland Browns owner interviews Pioli, Mangini —
Examiner Sports 1/1/2009
The Cleveland Browns ended the year talking to candidates they hope will make it a better 2009. Browns owner Randy Lerner interviewed Scott Pioli, New England's vice president of player personnel, on Wednesday to be his new general manager. It is not ...
