The Browns have worked out a deal to hire former Jets head coach Eric Mangini to lead a team that...

The Browns have worked out a deal to hire former Jets head coach Eric Mangini to lead a team that finished a disappointing 4-12 this season, FOXSports.com has learned.

FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Source: Browns tab Mangini as new head coach

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Nice primetime...

you beat me by a couple of minutes.

"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today". James Dean

by Derrick*58*Liveson! on Jan 7, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions

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by Joel Thorman on Jan 7, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions

thanks

for the heads up. maybe the next breaking news… Like when Pioli becomes our GM.

"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today". James Dean

by Derrick*58*Liveson! on Jan 7, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions

That means its either KC or NE for Pioli. Cleveland is off the table.

by DonnyDonovan on Jan 7, 2009 4:51 PM CST reply actions

Adam Schefter Disagrees

But this much has been confirmed from multiple people who know Pioli:

After all this speculation, after all this guessing, all three options still are in play, at least in the minds of some familiar with the process. Pioli still could wind up in Cleveland. He still could wind up in Kansas City. He still could return to New England.

NFL Network

And by all three options he means CLE, KC and NE.

by Joel Thorman on Jan 7, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions

Most Of The Info That's Leaked Out

Indicates that Kokinis is going to be hired as soon as the Ravens are done and that the interview is mainly a formality. If Pioli wanted to go to a franchise where he was second fiddle to the head coach, why not just stay with Belichick. I think Cleveland’s definitely out.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 7, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions

I zoned out

I knew that…

That quote is from this morning…guess too much happens too quickly.

by Joel Thorman on Jan 7, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions

That would mean

Kokinis is off the table as well. Mangini has been talking to assistant coaches from the jets to move to cleveland the last couple of days. The Browns were expected to announce friday that Mangini will be hired as the new HC.

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 7, 2009 4:57 PM CST reply actions

The Akron Beacon-Jonrnal Says It's Official

Four year deal for Mangini.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 7, 2009 5:01 PM CST reply actions

MANGINI

NO WAY PIOLI GOES TO CLEVELAND

by sexassassin on Jan 7, 2009 5:02 PM CST reply actions

Dude

Caps lock off.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 7, 2009 5:03 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

cap locks off

the browns are cursed mangini is toast

by sexassassin on Jan 7, 2009 5:04 PM CST reply actions

Thank you for finding your caps lock button

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 7, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions

No Argument Here

That’s about the most snake-bit franchise in the league. As much as Marty had his meltdowns versus Denver here, they were nothing compared to the losses he had while in Cleveland in the AFC Championship games. Byner fumble, The Drive…I’m not generally superstitious, but I’ll buy that they’re cursed.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 7, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions

Brownies fans aren't happy about this either

It will be more of the same for them.

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 7, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions

In Fact

It’s probably because of how Art Modell ran Jim Brown out of town by being a dick about his contract. Like the “Curse of Bobby Layne” in Detroit.

There’s no such thing as an actual magical type curse, but eventually that stuff builds up.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 7, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions

browns

I was just so tired of hearing them being the sexy pick last year like they were super bowl contenders and how they were going to explode this year and take it all . The sad thing was they were playing the raiders every week. Same thing with the fins everyone is like on the jock straps then they got to the playoffs and faced a play off team with a real D .If you look at who the fins played they lost to all playoff contenders and beat us . Im pretty sure they will be the sexy pick this coming up year.

by sexassassin on Jan 7, 2009 5:13 PM CST reply actions

They beat the teams they were supposed to beat

That’s more than most franchises can say. And, by the way, their division included an 11 game winner that DIDN’T make the playoffs…it’s difficult to say they won because of their schedule.

by Joel Thorman on Jan 7, 2009 5:15 PM CST up reply actions

They Had A Challenging Schedule This Year

And let’s face it, the Dolphins have never done well in cold weather games over their franchise’s history and yet they beat us here at Arrowhead in a bitter one.

Some years you can make the case that the AFC East gives away their division title…not this year, though. But I do think they’re going to regress next season if they don’t get younger at a few positions (and especially if Peterson ends up there).

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 7, 2009 5:24 PM CST up reply actions

browns

fins wins :
pats bolts buffalo broncos seahawks raiders rams 49ers kc and jets .
losses :
jets cards texans ravens pats

by sexassassin on Jan 7, 2009 5:22 PM CST reply actions

Split With The Pats And Jets

Not a bad performance. No shame in losing to the Ravens either. We’ll see if they’re a one year wonder next year, though.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 7, 2009 5:25 PM CST up reply actions

So is this the first shoe to drop

in the hiring frenzy? :)

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 7, 2009 5:54 PM CST reply actions

I Suspect It Will Be

I wonder if it’s kind of like when the draft picks are holding out for their new contracts…everyone’s waiting to see how high the first guy to sign sets the bar.

But since the GMs have more freedom in where they go it’s not really the same situation as it is with the drafted players.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 7, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions

I think Mangini getting hired

Will affect whether Pioli would go to Cleveland or not though. That also leaves whoever he would want for a coach out there. I think he will come here as long as his coaches are available.

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 7, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions