Football Browns eye Schottenheimer for 2009

Spott · 12-07-2008, 06:44 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3752018

The Cleveland Browns are formulating a plan that ultimately could lead to the return of Marty Schottenheimer as their coach for the 2009 season, according to sources.

The Browns would also be open to considering Bill Cowher if he sends stronger signals that he's ready to return, the sources said.

AFC North blog

ESPN.com's James Walker writes about all things AFC North in his division blog.

• Blog network: NFL Nation

The Browns plan to fire coach Romeo Crennel after a disappointing year, regardless of injuries the team has suffered, the sources said. Pubicly, owner Randy Lerner has only said he will evaluate Crennel after the season.

The future of general manager Phil Savage also has been the source of speculation by various media outlets. Sources said Lerner prefers to retain Savage to run his personnel department but could scale back his overall duties, which include the final say on all roster moves.

Before the 2008 season, Savage signed a four-year contract extension for an average of
$2.7 million per year, the sources said.

However, Lerner is contemplating a different authority -- or "voice" of the franchise -- that can filled by an experienced coach like Cowher or Schottenheimer, the sources said.

Schottenheimer recently said he had no plans to return to the sidelines, but sources said he would consider coming back "for the job ... with a team that has a good core of talent."

Schottenheimer, 65, was fired by the San Diego Chargers after leading the team to a 14-2 record in 2006 and a first-round playoff bye. But a home second-round playoff loss to the New England Patriots and a broken relationship with general manager A.J. Smith led to a surprising dismissal in February 2007. Several Chargers players were upset that Schottenheimer was fired.

Schottenheimer was the Browns' defensive coordinator under Sam Rutigliano in 1980 but took over as head coach when Rutigliano was fired midway through the 1984 season. Schottenheimer had a 44-27 record with the Browns, won three divisional titles, had four playoff appearances and two AFC Championship Game appearances before he was fired by owner Art Modell.

Overall, in coaching stints with the Browns, Chiefs, Redskins and Chargers, Scottenheimer is one of only seven coaches with at least 200 career victories. His playoff record is 5-13.

Reerun_KC · 12-07-2008, 06:45 PM

Those poor fans...

blueballs · 12-07-2008, 06:46 PM

shitty
swipe

Dr. Johnny Fever · 12-07-2008, 06:47 PM

sweet 3 threads in one day

JuicesFlowing · 12-07-2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beer me

sweet 3 threads in one day

Yes. I'm amazed myself.

**Skip Towne** · 12-07-2008, 06:54 PM

The Browns will see the playoffs before we do.

Reerun_KC · 12-07-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Towne

The Browns will see the playoffs before we do.

Well this will ensure that Cleveland wont ever make a superbowl before we do...

**Skip Towne** · 12-07-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Well this will ensure that Cleveland wont ever make a superbowl before we do...

It's been proven that teams in the playoffs have a better chance at the SB than those teams not in the playoffs. The Chiefs can't even get to the playoffs.

Reerun_KC · 12-07-2008, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Towne

It's been proven that teams in the playoffs have a better chance at the SB than those teams not in the playoffs. The Chiefs can't even get to the playoffs.

True and Marty cant win in the playoffs.... It has been proven that you have to ACTUALLY win those games to advance... Teams that dont win, dont move on to the next round...

**Smed1065** · 12-07-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Towne

It's been proven that teams in the playoffs have a better chance at the SB than those teams not in the playoffs. The Chiefs can't even get to the playoffs.

Just make out with Marty already.......

**Rain Man** · 12-07-2008, 06:51 PM

If he's circling back, that means we should get him back in about five years.

Lex Luthors · 12-07-2008, 06:53 PM

I can certainly why you guys don't like Schottenheimer. The Chiefs were great for the 15 years right before they hired him, and they're much better now than when Schottenheimer was the head coach.

JuicesFlowing · 12-07-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lex Luthor

I can certainly why you guys don't like Schottenheimer. The Chiefs were great for the 15 years right before they hired him, and they're much better now than when Schottenheimer was the head coach.

What?

JuicesFlowing · 12-07-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lex Luthor

I can certainly why you guys don't like Schottenheimer. The Chiefs were great for the 15 years right before they hired him, and they're much better now than when Schottenheimer was the head coach.

Please make me understand this.

splatbass · 12-07-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

Please make me understand this.

I believe it is called "sarcasm". You might want to look it up....

12-07-2008, 06:44 PM	Topic Starter
Spott Court Jester Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Orlando Casino cash: $3002400	Browns eye Schottenheimer for 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3752018 The Cleveland Browns are formulating a plan that ultimately could lead to the return of Marty Schottenheimer as their coach for the 2009 season, according to sources. The Browns would also be open to considering Bill Cowher if he sends stronger signals that he's ready to return, the sources said. AFC North blog ESPN.com's James Walker writes about all things AFC North in his division blog. • Blog network: NFL Nation The Browns plan to fire coach Romeo Crennel after a disappointing year, regardless of injuries the team has suffered, the sources said. Pubicly, owner Randy Lerner has only said he will evaluate Crennel after the season. The future of general manager Phil Savage also has been the source of speculation by various media outlets. Sources said Lerner prefers to retain Savage to run his personnel department but could scale back his overall duties, which include the final say on all roster moves. Before the 2008 season, Savage signed a four-year contract extension for an average of $2.7 million per year, the sources said. However, Lerner is contemplating a different authority -- or "voice" of the franchise -- that can filled by an experienced coach like Cowher or Schottenheimer, the sources said. Schottenheimer recently said he had no plans to return to the sidelines, but sources said he would consider coming back "for the job ... with a team that has a good core of talent." Schottenheimer, 65, was fired by the San Diego Chargers after leading the team to a 14-2 record in 2006 and a first-round playoff bye. But a home second-round playoff loss to the New England Patriots and a broken relationship with general manager A.J. Smith led to a surprising dismissal in February 2007. Several Chargers players were upset that Schottenheimer was fired. Schottenheimer was the Browns' defensive coordinator under Sam Rutigliano in 1980 but took over as head coach when Rutigliano was fired midway through the 1984 season. Schottenheimer had a 44-27 record with the Browns, won three divisional titles, had four playoff appearances and two AFC Championship Game appearances before he was fired by owner Art Modell. Overall, in coaching stints with the Browns, Chiefs, Redskins and Chargers, Scottenheimer is one of only seven coaches with at least 200 career victories. His playoff record is 5-13.
Posts: 19,722

12-07-2008, 06:45 PM	#2
Reerun_KC Rock Chalk Jayhawks! KU!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $8301160	Those poor fans...
Posts: 934

12-07-2008, 06:46 PM	#3
blueballs Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	shitty swipe
Posts: 14,233

12-07-2008, 06:47 PM	#4
Dr. Johnny Fever stax of wax Join Date: Feb 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	sweet 3 threads in one day
Posts: 34,865

12-07-2008, 06:54 PM	#6
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	The Browns will see the playoffs before we do.
Posts: 69,689

12-07-2008, 06:51 PM	#11
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3238491 VARSITY	If he's circling back, that means we should get him back in about five years. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
Posts: 141,521

12-07-2008, 06:53 PM	#12
Lex Luthors Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Casino cash: $10004925	I can certainly why you guys don't like Schottenheimer. The Chiefs were great for the 15 years right before they hired him, and they're much better now than when Schottenheimer was the head coach.
Posts: 213