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Kirk Ferentz-Scott Pioli a Possibility as GM-Head Coach of the Cleveland Browns
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?
Kirk Ferentz-Scott Pioli a Possibility as GM-Head Coach of the ...
Scott Pioli Premature Anointing List
Scott Pioli Premature Anointing List
sftsports.com — A list of other athletes and celebrities that were prematurely labeled as great, just as Pioli has... been without ever holding a GM position himself. (more) Scott Pioli Premature Anointing List
Browns’ search for GM could end soon
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. (more) Browns’ search for GM could end soon
Browns Owner Randy Lerner Interviews Scott Pioli - Wants Answer Today
Browns Owner Randy Lerner Interviews Scott Pioli - Wants Answer Today
midwestsportsfans.com — According to Adam Schefter of NFL.com, Browns owner Randy Lerner is meeting with Scott Pioli today and... wants an answer from Scott Pioli today. Pioli is the top choice of Randy Lerner to replace Phil Savage as GM. My fingers are crossed that he says YES. (more) Browns Owner Randy Lerner Interviews Scott Pioli - Wants ...
5 Comments
  • dawg99pound dawg99pound
    +3
    Exciting times in Cleveland..
    Posted 1/1/2009 respond (flag)
    • MidwestSportsFans MidwestSportsFans
      +2
      Exciting indeed.  But if we don't get Pioli it is going to turn rather ugly in a hurry...where do we turn then?
      Posted 1/1/2009 respond (flag)
  • TheProgram TheProgram
    +2
    Interesting indeed...I just wonder if Cleveland can figure out how to play 16 games with effort...or even 10.
    Posted 1/1/2009 respond (flag)
  • dawg99pound dawg99pound
    +2

    Shanahan is a hot commodity.

     I still like the idea of going for the jugular of the New England organization, then Pioli picking and choosing his guys, Paul Raymond of MySportsRumors said it best, the New England Browns...

    We've always been dreamers.

    Posted 1/2/2009 respond (flag)
    • MidwestSportsFans MidwestSportsFans
      +1
      The New England Browns sounds a lot better than the Cleveland Browns at this point.  After especially 2008.  They lose Tom Brady and still go 11-5.  Unreal.
      Posted 1/3/2009 respond (flag)
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