Cleveland Browns

Plain Dealer reporter Tony Grossi offers FAQ about Cleveland Browns coaching candidate Eric Mangini
Plain Dealer | January 07, 2009
Eric Mangini was fired as New York Jets coach the day after the team completed a free fall from first place to third in the AFC East and missed the playoffs.

Browns get the OK to talk to Eagles' GM
Dayton Daily News | January 06, 2009
Their coaching search on hold and seemingly locked on Eric Mangini, the Cleveland Browns plan to interview Philadelphia Eagles general manager Tom Heckert for their GM opening.

Cleveland Browns must wait until Sunday to interview Baltimore Ravens exec George Kokinis
Plain Dealer | January 06, 2009
The Browns will have to wait until Sunday to interview Baltimore director of pro personnel George Kokinis for their vacant general manager job.

Browns' GM search stalls
Dayton Daily News | January 05, 2009
The Browns' search for a new general manager has stalled like one of their scoring drives.

Ravens block Browns' request as GM search stalls
USA Today | January 05, 2009
The Browns' search for a new general manager has stalled like one of their scoring drives. Owner Randy Lerner's interview with ...

Cleveland Browns receive permission to interview Baltimore Ravens director of pro personnel George Kokinis for GM vacancy
Plain Dealer | January 05, 2009
In the next step toward hiring Eric Mangini as their head coach, the Browns have received permission to interview his close friend, George Kokinis, the Ravens' director of pro personnel, a league source told The Plain Dealer on Sunday.

McDonald can grow from ups, downs of '08
ClevelandBrowns.com | January 05, 2009
The midpoint of the 2008 season was the low point for Brandon McDonald.

Path to Mangini? Browns to interview Ravens' Kokinis for GM
USA Today | January 04, 2009
Browns owner Randy Lerner will interview Baltimore director of pro personnel George Kokinis for the club's general manager ...

Browns need a proven winner as next head coach
Dayton Daily News | January 04, 2009
Retiring Cleveland Browns linebacker Willie McGinest had this to say on an NFL Network show over the weekend:

Pioli talking, but mum on plans
Plain Dealer | January 04, 2009
The Browns are continuing their dialogue with Patriots Vice President Scott Pioli, but Pioli is weighing his options -- including staying in New England, a source close to the negotiations told The Plain Dealer.

HEY, TONY!
Plain Dealer | January 04, 2009
Got a Browns question? Send it in. Submit your question to cleveland.com/heytony, and Plain Dealer Browns beat writer Tony Grossi will choose several to answer each Sunday here in the sports section. All of Tony's answers are archived online.

Browns cancel interview with Titans assistant
Tennessean | January 03, 2009
The Browns canceled their interview Saturday with Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.

Browns interview Patriots' McDaniels
Boston Globe | January 03, 2009
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels interviewed yesterday for the Cleveland Browns' head coaching vacancy, and is scheduled to interview with the Denver Broncos tomorrow, according to an NFL source.

Patriots' McDaniels, Browns' Tucker interview for top job
Plain Dealer | January 03, 2009
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Browns defensive coordinator Mel Tucker interviewed for the Browns' head coach position with owner Randy Lerner on Friday.

Browns interview Patriots' McDaniels for coaching position
Dayton Daily News | January 02, 2009
New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Browns defensive coordinator Mel Tucker interviewed with owner Randy Lerner about Cleveland's coaching vacancy on Friday.

Browns interview Patriots' McDaniels for coaching position
Dayton Daily News | January 02, 2009
New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Browns defensive coordinator Mel Tucker interviewed with owner Randy Lerner about Cleveland's coaching vacancy on Friday.

Browns interview Patriots' McDaniels for coaching vacancy
USA Today | January 02, 2009
New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels interviewed with Browns owner Randy Lerner about Cleveland's coaching vacancy ...

Cleveland Browns like Eric Mangini, Scott Pioli, too. Can they get them both?
Plain Dealer | January 02, 2009
The Browns' strong interest in fired Jets coach Eric Mangini could impact their search for a front-office executive, a league source with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.

Browns continue search
Buffalo News | January 02, 2009
CLEVELAND -- As their courtship with Scott Pioli continued, the Cleveland Browns postponed an interview with Atlanta President Rich McKay and talked to New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

GM candidate keeps Browns guessing
Dayton Daily News | January 01, 2009
CLEVELAND — As the Cleveland Browns' courtship with Scott Pioli continues, one of his closest football friends said it would be foolish for anyone to speculate about the New England executive's plans.

GM candidate keeps Browns guessing
Dayton Daily News | January 01, 2009
CLEVELAND — As the Cleveland Browns' courtship with Scott Pioli continues, one of his closest football friends said it would be foolish for anyone to speculate about the New England executive's plans.

Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner busy interviewing for GM, head coach vacancies
Plain Dealer | January 01, 2009
Browns owner Randy Lerner, who has been accused of being out of the loop during a tumultuous 4-12 season, is doing all the face-to-face interviews with candidates for the team's general manager and head coach vacancies.

Where the candidates stand
Plain Dealer | January 01, 2009
GENERAL MANAGERS

Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner busy interviewing for GM, head coach vacancies
Plain Dealer | January 01, 2009
Browns owner Randy Lerner, who has been accused of being out of the loop during a tumultuous 4-12 season, is doing all the face-to-face interviews with candidates for the team's general manager and head coach vacancies.

Browns talk to Pioli
Buffalo News | January 01, 2009
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns ended the year talking to candidates they hope will make it a better 2009.

Bowl Bonanza: What to watch
ClevelandBrowns.com | January 01, 2009
A look at the NFL prospects involved in the New Year's bowl games.

Cowher turns down Browns' coaching job
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 31, 2008

AP: Browns to interview Mangini, Pioli
USA Today | December 31, 2008
The Cleveland Browns have scheduled an interview Tuesday with fired New York Jets coach Eric Mangini, a person with knowledge ...

Browns to interview Pioli
Boston Globe | December 31, 2008
Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli is scheduled to interview today with Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner for a position as the chief football decision-maker for the team, according to the Associated Press.

Mangini to talk to Browns
New York Newsday | December 31, 2008
From team ball boy to head coach?

Cleveland Browns to interview former New York Jets coach Eric Mangini and current New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo
Plain Dealer | December 31, 2008
The Browns will interview fired New York Jets coach Eric Mangini and current New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo this week for their coaching vacancy, NFL sources said.

Cleveland Browns have interviews lined up with New England Patriots' Scott Pioli and Atlanta Falcons' Rich McKay
Plain Dealer | December 31, 2008
Browns owner Randy Lerner is intensifying his search for a new chief football executive.

Lewis, Zastudil make marks in '08
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 31, 2008
Personal milestones by Jamal Lewis and Dave Zastudil were two of the brighter spots for the Browns in 2008.

Browns' Lerner intensifies search for GM
Dayton Daily News | December 30, 2008
Browns owner Randy Lerner is intensifying his search for a new chief football executive.

Browns' Lerner intensifies search for GM
Dayton Daily News | December 30, 2008
Browns owner Randy Lerner is intensifying his search for a new chief football executive.

Source: Browns to interview Mangini
Dayton Daily News | December 30, 2008
The Cleveland Browns have scheduled an interview Tuesday with fired New York Jets coach Eric Mangini, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press.

Source: Browns to interview Mangini
Dayton Daily News | December 30, 2008
The Cleveland Browns have scheduled an interview Tuesday with fired New York Jets coach Eric Mangini, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press.

Notebook: McKay gets OK to interview with Browns
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | December 30, 2008
Flowery Branch — Falcons president Rich McKay has been granted permission by owner Arthur Blank to interview for the vacant general manager position with the Cleveland Browns.

Cowher turns down Browns' coaching job
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 30, 2008

Marinelli of Lions, Crennel of Browns fired as expected; Jets fire Mangini after late collapse
Star Tribune | December 30, 2008

Browns begin search for new coach
Dayton Daily News | December 30, 2008
Cleveland's offseason has already begun with a disheartening loss. Bill Cowher is not interested in coaching the rebuilding Browns.

Browns begin search for new coach
Dayton Daily News | December 30, 2008
Cleveland's offseason has already begun with a disheartening loss. Bill Cowher is not interested in coaching the rebuilding Browns.

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Plain Dealer | December 30, 2008
Now what?

THE CANDIDATES
Plain Dealer | December 30, 2008
Front office executive

Cleveland Browns could interview New England Patriots Vice President of Player Personnel Scott Pioli today
Plain Dealer | December 30, 2008
Scott Pioli, Patriots vice president of player personnel, is believed to be very interested in the Browns' general manager job and is expected to interview for the position soon, multiple league sources told The Plain Dealer on Monday.

Cleveland Browns players say they're ready for 'crazy year' to end
Plain Dealer | December 30, 2008
On Nov. 26, Romeo Crennel named Brady Quinn his starting quarterback for 2009.

2008 timeline for Crennel and Savage
Plain Dealer | December 30, 2008
Jan. 29 - Coach Romeo Crennel signs two-year contract extension through 2011.

BROWNS INSIDER
Plain Dealer | December 30, 2008
Romeo Crennel, fired by the Browns on Monday morning, made it clear in a phone interview that there's only one way he'd consider remaining with the Browns: if the new head coach really wanted him to.

Owner Randy Lerner fires coach Romeo Crennel; Cleveland Browns turn attention to new general manager
Plain Dealer | December 30, 2008
The future of the Browns could be shaped by the end of the week when owner Randy Lerner hopes to land the club's next chief football executive.

Lions, Browns, Jets Fire Coaches; Begin Searches
Tampa Bay Online | December 29, 2008
Detroit reportedly released Rod Marinelli, whose Lions became the first team to finish 0-16; Cleveland parted ways with Romeo Crennel; and the New York Jets axed Eric Mangini, whose team lost four of its final games to miss the playoffs.

Browns can Crennel
Kansas City Star | December 29, 2008
Just one day after finishing a 4-12 season, the Cleveland Browns have fired head coach Romeo Crennel.

Cleveland Browns fire coach Romeo Crennel
Dayton Daily News | December 29, 2008
BEREA — The Cleveland Browns fired coach Romeo Crennel on Monday, Dec. 29, following a 4-12 season.

Cleveland Browns fire coach Romeo Crennel
Dayton Daily News | December 29, 2008
BEREA — The Cleveland Browns fired coach Romeo Crennel on Monday, Dec. 29, following a 4-12 season.

Browns do expected, dump Crennel
USA Today | December 29, 2008
The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Romeo Crennel following a 4-12 season.

Savage out as Browns GM
Dayton Daily News | December 29, 2008
Phil Savage is out as general manager of the Cleveland Browns after four seasons, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday night.

Gerry Dulac's Two-Minute Drill: Game 16 vs. Browns
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 29, 2008

Browns: Crennel says it's still his job despite finish
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 29, 2008

Steelers Report Card: Game 16 vs. Browns
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 29, 2008

Roethlisberger expected back; report: Browns' Savage is out
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
The Pittsburgh Steelers endured the nightmare of every NFL team that has clinched its playoff positioning: watching a star player go down with an injury.

Steelers expect Roethlisberger back
Plain Dealer | December 29, 2008
Pittsburgh- The Browns did not sniff the playoffs, but they might have altered the AFC landscape with a knockout of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Sunday in Heinz Field.

Tony Grossi's edge for Browns-Steelers
Plain Dealer | December 29, 2008
Offense

Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel soon will learn fate from owner Randy Lerner
Plain Dealer | December 29, 2008
Pittsburgh -- Contrary to ESPN reports, Browns coach Romeo Crennel was not fired Sunday night and still is scheduled to meet with Browns owner Randy Lerner this morning.

Today: Browns at Steelers
Plain Dealer | December 29, 2008
When: 1 p.m. Where: Heinz Field. TV/radio: WOIO Ch. 19; WMMS FM/100.7.

Unproven need not apply
Plain Dealer | December 29, 2008
What happens if Bill Cowher plays cool to imminent over tures by Browns ownership and declines to return to Cleveland as franchise savior?

Phil Savage, in general, managed his job poorly
Plain Dealer | December 29, 2008
Pittsburgh -- Phil Savage's inability to manage the Browns effectively and to portray the team in a positive light, as well as costly personnel mistakes all contributed to his firing, sources close to the organization said Sunday night.

Cowher's NFL Today' ignores NFL tomorrow
Plain Dealer | December 29, 2008
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Cleveland Browns shut out by Pittsburgh Steelers, looking for new GM, probably new coach
Plain Dealer | December 29, 2008
Pittsburgh -- There are two ways to look at the Browns' 31-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Phil Savage is fired as Browns general manager
Plain Dealer | December 29, 2008
Pittsburgh - The Phil Savage era as Browns general manager is over.

Lerner: 'Strong commitment' to winning
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 29, 2008
Browns Owner Randy Lerner said on Monday that relieving Phil Savage and Romeo Crennel of their duties are part of the organization's 'very strong commitment to get it right'.

Quinn, Thomas thinking positively
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 29, 2008
Two of the Browns' most important young players are looking on the bright side.

Browns announce changes
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 29, 2008
The Browns have announced that a change has been made at the general manager and head coaching positions.

Report: Browns waste little time in showing GM Savage the door
Kansas City Star | December 28, 2008
The Cleveland Browns have reportedly fired general manager Phil Savage following the club's 31-0 drubbing at the hands of hated rival Pittsburgh on Sunday, capping a dreadful 4-12 season.

Savage out as Browns GM
Dayton Daily News | December 28, 2008
Phil Savage is out as general manager of the Cleveland Browns after four seasons, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday night.

AP: Browns oust GM Phil Savage
USA Today | December 28, 2008
Phil Savage is out as general manager of the Cleveland Browns after four seasons, a person with knowledge of the decision said ...

Game 16 Matchup: Steelers vs. Browns
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 28, 2008

The super man of Steel
Plain Dealer | December 28, 2008
s far back as high school, Chuck

HEY, TONY!
Plain Dealer | December 28, 2008
Got a Browns question? Send it in. Submit your question to cleveland.com/heytony, and Plain Dealer Browns beat writer Tony Grossi will choose several to answer each Sunday here in the sports section. All of Tony's answers are archived online.

Fate of Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel, GM Phil Savage lies ahead
Plain Dealer | December 28, 2008
Today's season finale in Pittsburgh will most likely be the end of the Romeo Crennel-Phil Savage era as we know it.

Sights of the Game
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 28, 2008
Check out ClevelandBrowns.com's exclusive in-game photo gallery - Sights of the Game.

Steelers pull away in second half
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 28, 2008
PITTSBURGH -- A strong second half pushed the Steelers to a 31-0 victory over the Browns Sunday.

Lewis tops 1,000 yard mark
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 28, 2008
Jamal Lewis became the first Browns running back to put together back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing season in 27 years.

Steelers Notebook: Browns' Gradkowski will attempt to make himself at home
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 27, 2008

Cleveland Browns linebacker Willie McGinest keeps focus on Steelers - not retirement
Plain Dealer | December 27, 2008
If 15-year pro Willie McGinest follows through with his plan in May to retire after this season, his legacy with the Browns will be the championship mentality he tried to instill in his teammates.

Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel, owner Randy Lerner to meet next week
Plain Dealer | December 27, 2008
Coach Romeo Crennel has talked to Browns owner Randy Lerner and has been assured that he'll have a chance to meet with him next week.

McGinest focused on the present
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 27, 2008
Whether Willie McGinest will play his last game Sunday won't be known for a while.

Browns aim for strong finish
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 27, 2008
There would be no sweeter way for the Browns to end their five-game losing streak than to beat the Steelers.

Flashback: 1958
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 27, 2008
Much has been made about the fact that Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the 1958 NFL Championship Game.

McGinest keeps focus on Pittsburgh, not retirement
Dayton Daily News | December 26, 2008
Cleveland Browns linebacker Willie McGinest was in no mood to get sentimental Friday, Dec. 26. His focus was on preparing for Sunday's matchup in Pittsburgh, even if it could be the final game of a memorable 15-year career.

McGinest keeps focus on Pittsburgh, not retirement
Dayton Daily News | December 26, 2008
Cleveland Browns linebacker Willie McGinest was in no mood to get sentimental Friday, Dec. 26. His focus was on preparing for Sunday's matchup in Pittsburgh, even if it could be the final game of a memorable 15-year career.

Gradkowski to start at quarterback for Browns
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 26, 2008

Oh, no! Crennel is 0-7 vs. Steelers
Plain Dealer | December 26, 2008
The Browns and coach Romeo Crennel knew going into this season that the two games against Pittsburgh would dictate the path of the organization.

Oh, no! Crennel is 0-7 vs. Steelers
Plain Dealer | December 26, 2008
The Browns and coach Romeo Crennel knew going into this season that the two games against Pittsburgh would dictate the path of the organization.

Browns at Pittsburgh
Plain Dealer | December 26, 2008
Sunday, Heinz Field, 1 p.m., WOIO Ch. 19

The Bruce Gradkowski file
Plain Dealer | December 26, 2008
Height, weight: 6-1, 220.

Grace recaps her day as the Kids Club Jr. Reporter
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 26, 2008
The Cleveland Browns Kids Club caught up with our TOP DAWG Jr. Reporter for a Day contest winner, Grace Magro, to get a recap of her experience in Berea on Dec. 18.  Grace submitted the winning

Browns add punting insurance
ClevelandBrowns.com | December 26, 2008
The Browns have added a punter to the practice squad because Dave Zastudil is questionable for Sunday's season finale.

If Cowher rejects Browns, might Billick be Plan B?
Dayton Daily News | December 25, 2008
Won't be long now before Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner gathers his advisers to discuss the future. Maybe it will go something like this:

If Cowher rejects Browns, might Billick be Plan B?
Dayton Daily News | December 25, 2008
Won't be long now before Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner gathers his advisers to discuss the future. Maybe it will go something like this:

Steelers Notebook: Browns not doing their part to keep long rivarly heated
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 25, 2008