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Kokinis canned
By Don Delco NoLogoNeeded.com staff writer Various news outlets are reporting that Browns general manager George Kokinis was fired today. As our friend Scott from WaitingForNextYear.com said on Twitter ( @WFNYScott ), "It' s like someone just told Randy Lerner that he owns an NFL franchise." ...
Rumor: Kokinis escorted out of building in Cleveland
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com — There's a very strong rumor in league circles that the Cleveland Browns escorted G.M. George Kokinis out... of the building today, the first business day into the team's bye week.Jay Glazer has heard the same thing, and he'll be posting... (more) Rumor: Kokinis escorted out of building in Cleveland
Sources: Cleveland Browns GM George Kokinis escorted out of team facility by security
Sources: Cleveland Browns GM George Kokinis escorted out of team facility by security
cleveland.com — Browns general manager George Kokinis was escorted out of the Browns facility in Berea by security and... is believed to have been fired. (more) Sources: Cleveland Browns GM George Kokinis escorted out ...
Glazer: Odd rumblings coming out of Cleveland
msn.foxsports.com — Several sources told FOXSports.com that general manager George Kokinis was escorted from the building at some point... Monday. Two other sources believe that Kokinis has been fired, though another source inside the building maintains he has not heard ... (more) Glazer: Odd rumblings coming out of Cleveland
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The Full Story on George Kokins…For Now
WaitingForNextYear — ... was escorted out of the building today, the Browns deny those reports.  In the interest of protecting the parties involved we will withhold further comment.” Careful choice of words, no?  No longer actively involved?  Seems that this is code for “Is currently being paid, but we’re trying our hardest to get him to resign.” Notice that they are also denying that he was escorted out of the building. Blogs took off with the story.  The Score .  Midwest Sports Fans .  No Logo Needed .  Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen later reported that while Kokinis would ...

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