McDaniels, Mangini, Shanahan, oh my!
Posted December 31st, 2008 by Luke Chandler
Plain Dealer beat writer Tony Grossi is saying that the Browns are interested in former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan.
Browns owner Randy Lerner may want to do his homework on Shanahan. The man is an amazing coach, but if he is demanding total control over personnel decisions, it could get ugly. Shanahan has been spotty at best over the past five years in both the draft and free agency.
If Shanahan is willing to come as a coach only, it's a huge upgrade. The man is an offensive genius, and the man who revolutionized the zone blocking scheme in the NFL.
Shanahan is a hot commodity, and won't be unemployed long. That will be good and bad for the impulsive Lerner. Let's hope if Shanny becomes the Browns head coach, it's not with total power.
Although he has a career record of 146-98, the Broncos have been 24-24 the past three years. As their coach, Shanahan's Broncos won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1997 and 1998.
January 1st, 2009 at 11:47 am
In total agreement. The man is proven winner however it remains to be seen how much he would demand, or how much control. I can only imagine how many of those teams whom have fired their coach are barn storming since he was let go. If I were Randy Lerner, I would get as far away from the soccer field and do a b line to the Rockies! Randy, if ever you wish all past to be forgotten, if you land this guy, all will be forgotten thus finally we obtain a 'real-experienced" head coach…who knows, maybe the High altitude took it's toll, a fresh start along the shores of Lake Erie might serve him well..and certainly we as fans someone to feel very good about..and lastly Randy, please don't "toss a coin" on this one. Take charge and go after this man-HARD!