John Clayton: Cowher will sign with the Browns

[elcheato]

Tonight on ESPN radio John Clayton was asked on the Michael Irvin show if he thought Bill Cowher would sign with the Browns. He replied yes. He said the reason Cowher had said he probally wont coach in 09 was out of respect for Crennel and his staff finishing the year. The second reason...Money. The strategy is...If he waits until the end of the year, the price is driven up by other teams who will be looking for a coach. The 3 things he wants are 1) Money...The Browns are starting at 8 mil. 2) A QB. Reports say...Quinn fits. 3) Control of personell. That doesnt sound good for Savage or Romeo.

Then from his blog on ESPN.

No one is officially throwing in the white towel in Cleveland, but it seems as though the Browns organization is heading for a major shake-up. The Brady Quinn situation is a mess. Quinn made a fracture to his index finger worse by playing against the Texans Sunday, and now the organization has only three games tapes to see where he is after two seasons. Coach Romeo Crennel, feeling the heat and anticipating the franchise will make a run at Bill Cowher, said Quinn will be the starting quarterback next season. Derek Anderson can't feel good about Crennel's statement -- it tells Anderson he's trade bait after the season. Owner Randy Lerner cited communication breakdowns in regards to Kellen Winslow's complaints after he was hospitalized with a staph infection. If the Browns get Cowher, it will cost general manager Phil Savage his job.

Saw someone post this at a Browns forum... I guess it looks like it is actually doable and I hope this gets done. We need a change in this organization and no better way to start it with a guy who has had tons of success in his career.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

This would surely shake up the AFC North. The Browns were a team this year that had the potential to be as good, if not better, than they were last year, but couldn't maximize it. I think this move will help them to get back on track after an awful year.

 

[House of Steel]

I don't like this one damn bit. I will have to get used to it. Damn Cowher Damn.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

It'll be so nice to see the Steelers last in the division for once some year.



However, if the Browns do get Cowher it'll be a good move by the Browns organization in my opinion.

 

[cruzg24]

Bill Cowher is an awesome coach and I know 100% he will turn things around if he goes to Cleveland. I just think that there are more enticing teams than the Browns. The Browns current personnel is more shifted towards a flashy offense. I think the Vikings would be a good fit.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

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[House of Steel]

I thought Carolina would be another team hot on his tail.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

they have no reason to. Their having a great season. Typically when teams have good seasons, they hold onto their coaches.

 

[elcheato]

Bill Cowher is an awesome coach and I know 100% he will turn things around if he goes to Cleveland. I just think that there are more enticing teams than the Browns. The Browns current personnel is more shifted towards a flashy offense. I think the Vikings would be a good fit.

We aren't based around a Flashy offense.. We don't even have an offense. The Browns basically used this past off-season to bolster up the defense, and try and make it very good, we will again address defense and hope to become a great defensive team, the offense is still far away with no future RB, besides maybe Jerome Harrison, who has been a beast when he has played but does not get enough carries for whatever reason, still questions on Edwards, Stallworth AND winslow.