OBR Newswire

Massillon Independent - Browns' GM talk has coach on edge

OBRNewswire — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:51:40 +0000

Suddenly, with Eric Mangini’s future in doubt, his opinion of Brady Quinn counts less and how well Quinn plays – if he plays – matters more.

AP - Browns facing TV blackout

OBRNewswire — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:50:22 +0000

The Cleveland Browns have not yet sold out next Monday night's game against Baltimore and are facing their first TV blackout since 1995.

Plain Dealer Bill Livingston Column

OBRNewswire — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:49:46 +0000

"While the NFL gives every team a bye week, there are no byes in life. On the Browns, we don't give people a pass. But you know that if you've seen us play.

ABJ - Browns are back but nothing has changed so far

OBRNewswire — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:48:48 +0000

While coaches and players received a needed break during the bye last weekend, nothing really had changed when they returned. When it comes to naming a starting quarterback, Browns coach Eric Mangini was just as secretive as ever.

ESPN - Expect Quinn to be the starter

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:46:46 +0000

Reading between the lines, it appears another quarterback change is brewing in Cleveland.

Chronicle-Telegram - QB question drags out, Mangini says he’ll pick starter Wednesday

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:46:10 +0000

Mangini said today he won’t announce his starting quarterback for the “Monday Night Football” game against the Ravens on Nov. 16 until Wednesday. He’s picking between Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn.

Canton Rep - Mangini to wait until Wednesday to name starting QB for Browns

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:44:39 +0000

Browns coach Eric Mangini has returned to his secretive ways with his starting quarterback.

Official Site - Benard promoted to active roster

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:02:25 +0000

The Browns have elevated undrafted rookie LB Marcus Benard from the practice squad to the active roster.

ABJ - There's no argument against Holmgren

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:35:17 +0000

Those are the four names to hit the air and internet waves Sunday, as the Browns rumor mill heated up. Randy Lerner isn't confirming those names on or off the record, because he figures it's counter-productive.

ESPN - Quick thoughts on Holmgren

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:34:09 +0000

This is good example of starting at the top of the food chain. Holmgren is the type of experienced and successful football voice the Browns have lacked since returning to the NFL a decade ago. According to Schefter, Holmgren wants back into the NFL and it’s his job to lose.

Chronicle-Telegram - Randy Lerner can’t afford to get it wrong again

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:32:53 +0000

Randy Lerner should save some time and name Shaun Rogers general manager and Joshua Cribbs coach. Before his time’s done, the Browns owner will have tried every other conceivable combination to fix a franchise that looks more screwed up by the week.

Morning-Journal - Mangini's future hangs in the balance

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:31:51 +0000

Just eight games into his second gig as head coach, Mangini is fighting for his job - not just as head coach of the 1-7 Browns, but as a head coach in the NFL. Who, if the Browns go 1-15 or 2-14, is going to give Mangini another chance if Randy Lerner fires him? To be fired by the Browns a year after being fired by the Jets would make Mangini toxic to a league known for recycling coaches.

Morning-Journal - Holmgren on Lerner's list

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:27 +0000

George Kokinis was removed as Browns general manager one week ago today, and since then prominent names in the restructured office team owner Randy Lerner envisions have surfaced, among them Mike Holmgren, Ernie Accorsi and Ron Wolf.

DDN - Owner’s meeting with fans backfires on Browns

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:29:19 +0000

Oh, how Lerner probably wishes he had those two hours back, especially after “Dawg Pound Mike” — who used to come to games dressed as a french fry — kept turning up in national platforms throughout the day describing what happened.

Plain Dealer - As rumors keep percolating, pressure grows

OBRNewswire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:28:05 +0000

There are aisles and aisles of self-help books these days, but not one titled "How to Attract a Top Executive to Your Company While Trying to Discredit The One You Just Canned."