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2010 NFL Regular Season
Browns fire Mangini after promising start to season turns south

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81...aking_news

The Cleveland Browns fired coach Eric Mangini on Monday following back-to-back 5-11 seasons.

Mangini met with Browns president Mike Holmgren on Monday in what many anticipated would mark the end the coach's tenure in Cleveland.

It is unclear whether Holmgren will step into the role himself or hire someone else to do the job. John Fox, Jon Gruden and Marty Mornhinweg have all been mentioned as candidates.

In his final postgame press conference as coach of the Browns (5-11), Eric Mangini told reporters Sunday, "Thanks for being patient with me. I tried to be better this year."

Sunday's 41-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers dropped Mangini's record with the Browns to 10-22 in two seasons.

The Browns improved in several statistical areas in 2010, but went 2-6 following surprising upsets over the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots. They were unable to sustain the momentum, dropping their last four games, including three losses to division opponents.

Players came to Mangini's defense before and after the Pittsburgh loss.

"This is my ninth year and I've never been a part of something like this," defensive end Kenyon Coleman told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "This team is a family."

Josh Cribbs also spoke out for Mangini: "I feel like one man can only do so much," he said. "This is the biggest team sport there is. You're asking one man in two years to turn a football team that hasn't been winning into one of the greatest football teams. I mean, it takes some time.

"I believe in what (Mangini) stands for. It's hard to make a change. I'm tired of rebuilding."

Cribbs said that Mangini told the team after the loss that he loved and appreciated them.

"We went out there and played hard for him throughout the year," said Cribbs. "He was appreciative of the opportunity we gave him."

Mangini -- who started in the NFL as a 23-year-old ball boy with the Browns during Bill Belichick's tenure with the team -- was introduced as coach in January 2009. His team started 1-11 before reeling off four wins -- including a shocker over Pittsburgh -- to close the 2009 season, a surge that impressed the newly hired Holmgren enough to give Mangini a second year. On Monday, Holmgren decided against a third.

Mangini previously served as coach of the New York Jets from 2006 to 2008, where he went 23-25 and made the playoffs once in three seasons.
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Speng Wrote:Browns fire Mangini after promising start to season turns south

The wife is thrilled as is everyone in Pat's Nation
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Super Bowl XLV = 45; Shit, I had to look that one up.
Where's the Zoo Super Bowl Party being held?
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3daddict Wrote:Super Bowl XLV = 45; Shit, I had to look that one up.
Where's the Zoo Super Bowl Party being held?

Hooch's if the Birds make it to the show. Shit we can hit Ray's Happy Birthday Bar for breakfast it opens at 7 A.M.!
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Williams was asked what the main difference is between Miami and 14-2 New England. The Henne diss followed. “They have a quarterback,” Williams replied, according to the Post.

Read more: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/20...z1A5CfvjDY
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Why did Tom Cable get fired?
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Speng Wrote:Why did Tom Cable get fired?

He wasnt fired he was disconnected
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Securb Wrote:He wasnt fired he was disconnected

Its more like the team's owner is disconnected from reality. That team really should be taken away from him.
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Per the San Diego Union Tribune it is expected that San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera will announced as the Panthers new head coach tomorrow morning.

Looks like Cowher is no longer in play for 2012. Mark my words Ireland and Sparano will be fired by Christmas Cowher will be the Dolphins coach by next Valintines Day.
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[url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6017674"]
Brad Childress to interview with the Dolphins on Saturday[/url]

Quote:Might Brad Childress be taking his talents to South Beach?

The former Minnesota Vikings coach told the Star Tribune of Minneapolis that he will interview on Saturday with the Miami Dolphins about their vacant offensive coordinator's job.

"I don't have any preconceived notions," Childress told the newspaper of the interview with the Dolphins. "If there's a good opportunity there with good people, and that's the key, I'll coach again this year. If not then I'll pass and do something next year."

Sounds like a 2011 Chilly/McNabb combo in Miami to me
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