Published on: 25th April, 2010
Randy Lerner hired Mike Holmgren to come to Cleveland and change the fortune and path of our beloved and beleaguered Browns. Holmgren brought in Tom Heckert, as well as a number of consultants to improve this organization. Together, they have worked to make the Browns a team that can compete ...Published on: 5th April, 2010
Monday, the Rams released veteran quarterback Marc Bulger to avoid paying him the 8.5 million he is due this upcoming season. The move also presumably positions them to take Sam Bradford with the first overall pick later this month. With the Rams obviously in dire need of a franchise quarterback, any ...Published on: 23rd March, 2010
In his most recent press conference, Cleveland Browns President Mike Holmgren addressed many issues. He discussed the quarterback situation and why he traded Brady Quinn and Kamerion Wimbley. He also talked about the need for speed at the wide receiver position. Holmgren said he likes Massaquoi and Robiskie, and he believes ...Published on: 15th March, 2010
Say what you want about Brady Quinn and his exit from Cleveland. He was doomed, right alongside Derek Anderson, the moment Mike Holmgren came to Cleveland. Holmgren is one of the major disciples of the West Coast offense. This offensive system relies on a quarterback making quick reads and accurate throws ...Published on: 12th March, 2010
Browns GM confirmed today that the Browns have signed Troy Smith to a three-year contract worth $8 million, including $2.5 million in guaranteed money. The Ravens, who did not meet the Browns offer sheet for Smith, will receive the Browns fourth round draft choice in this years draft. Smith, a native ...Published on: 17th February, 2010
It is presumptuous at best to offer a full seven round mock draft before the combine, free agency, trades, and many other factors shape NFL rosters and the draft picture. However, with the down-time and post-football syndrome weighing heavily upon me, I simply could not resist. The Combine allows teams to ...Published on: 5th January, 2010
The Mike Holmgren era officially began in Berea today and the next few weeks will probably be a dynamic time for the Browns organization. Holmgren will probably make a decision regarding Eric Mangini in the upcoming days. He also must hire a GM and build a scouting department for the ...Published on: 24th December, 2009
As the season draws to a close, Mike Holmgren will be evaluating the players on the Browns' roster and deciding who when keep moving forward. No position, aside from head coach, has seen more scrutiny than the quarterback. Many people think Brady Quinn is the quarterback of the future, while others think ...Published on: 21st December, 2009
Mike Holmgren has lots of decisions to make. First, he has to decide if he wants to come to Cleveland. If he does come to Cleveland, he'll be confronted with questions concerning the future of Eric Mangini, questions about the quarterback, and countless roster decisions and personnel moves. Three things should be easy ...Published on: 13th December, 2009
After James Davis was injured so early during an extended practice session that Eric Mangini terms the "opportunity period," many reporters and fans expressed outrage that players were spending extra time after practice to work. Mangini has cited the extra practice as a "well supervised" period in which players, especially rookies ...