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  • hawaiiansteel
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    • May 2008
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    Report: Browns could have new coach by Thursday

    Report: Browns could have new coach by Thursday

    Posted by Evan Silva on January 11, 2011




    The Browns’ head coaching search appears to be nearing a conclusion.

    Peter King of NBC and Sports Illustrated is “hearing” that the team could have a new head coach in place by Thursday, and Rams offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has been the favorite for the position all along.

    Browns club president Mike Holmgren has also interviewed Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell and Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey. Shurmur interviewed for the job last Friday.

    Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg was initially among those expected to be strongly considered by Holmgren, but now looks to be out of luck.

    Shurmur called plays for a St. Louis offense in 2010 that ranked 25th in yards per game. Running back Steven Jackson averaged a career-low 3.76 yards per carry, and quarterback Sam Bradford ranked 30th in yards per pass attempt.

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    • hellbanger
      Benchwarmer
      • Aug 2008
      • 82
      #2
      Re: Report: Browns could have new coach by Thursday


      Chuck Norris couldn't help the browns.

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        • msp26505
          Backup
          • Jan 2009
          • 451
          #3
          Re: Report: Browns could have new coach by Thursday

          Originally posted by hellbanger

          Chuck Norris couldn't help the browns.
          Actually, he could. He just chooses not to.
          sigpic

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            • hawaiiansteel
              Legend
              • May 2008
              • 35648
              #4
              Re: Report: Browns could have new coach by Thursday

              Originally posted by msp26505
              Originally posted by hellbanger

              Chuck Norris couldn't help the browns.
              Actually, he could. He just chooses not to.

              you are absolutely correct, Chuck Norris is the man and I for one am glad he's not helping the Browns.

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                • hawaiiansteel
                  Legend
                  • May 2008
                  • 35648
                  #5
                  Re: Report: Browns could have new coach by Thursday

                  Updated: January 12, 2011, 6:49 PM ET

                  Sources: Pat Shurmur atop Browns' list

                  By Adam Schefter
                  ESPN


                  Rams offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has emerged as the leading candidate for the Cleveland Browns' head coaching job, according to league sources.

                  The sources said Cleveland hopes to hammer out a contract with Shurmur within the next 48 hours and introduce Shurmur as coach at a news conference by Friday.

                  The contract should not be difficult to close, since Browns president Mike Holmgren, general manager Tom Heckert, executive vice president Bryan Wiedmeier and Shurmur all have the same agent, Bob Lamonte.

                  If Shurmur's deal falls through, the Browns could turn to former Panthers head coach John Fox, who spent Wednesday interviewing with the Broncos. Cleveland already has also interviewed Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey and Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, but Shurmur, 45, is the candidate that has commanded the most attention.

                  Holmgren likes Shurmur and what he can bring to the Browns, according to the sources.

                  Although he lacks head coaching experience, Shurmur's background running a West Coast offense and working with young quarterbacks is appealing to Holmgren, who set out on his search determined to "find exactly the right person for the job who can eventually someday lead us to the championship. That is my only goal."

                  Holmgren wants to expand Cleveland's offense, which languished under Mangini and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.

                  Under Shurmur's guidance this season, Rams rookie quarterback Sam Bradford passed for 18 touchdowns and 3,512 yards -- second-most by a rookie behind Peyton Manning's 3,739 in 1998. Before joining St. Louis' staff, Shurmur coached Philadelphia's quarterbacks, and developed Donovan McNabb into one of the game's top QBs.

                  Adam Schefter is ESPN's NFL insider. Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report.

                  [url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6015881"]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6015881[/url]

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                    • DukieBoy
                      Hall of Famer
                      • May 2008
                      • 3488
                      #6
                      Re: Report: Browns could have new coach by Thursday

                      Originally posted by hawaiiansteel
                      Originally posted by msp26505
                      Originally posted by hellbanger

                      Chuck Norris couldn't help the browns.
                      Actually, he could. He just chooses not to.

                      you are absolutely correct, Chuck Norris is the man and I for one am glad he's not helping the Browns.


                      He won't help the Browns ... James told him not to.





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