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[LogicIsForSquares]

I would not invest in a big named free agent RB. You can snatch up two guys in the middle rounds to platoon. 

[darren15]

#Bills have til Mon to decide if they’ll allow DC candidate Jim O’Neil to take CLE job. If not, Ravens LB coach Don Martindale is a target

[wvumountaineer]

why not take wvu running back simms in the 2nd round? he was bout the only good player we had this yr. I just want my browns to be like they were in the late 80's once a browns fan always a browns fan.hope seahawks win because I still can't stand bucktooth elway

[jcam222]

why not take wvu running back simms in the 2nd round? he was bout the only good player we had this yr. I just want my browns to be like they were in the late 80's once a browns fan always a browns fan.hope seahawks win because I still can't stand bucktooth elway

I like Simms but probably not as a 2nd rounder. I suppose to some degree that would depend on what type of offense we install. To me in many offenses he ends up being a 3rd down back. If on the other hand we run a lot of screens etc he might be the starter. There seem to be enough choices for RBs in this draft to get solid guys in the 3rd and even 4th rounds.

[Canton Mike]

#Bills have til Mon to decide if they’ll allow DC candidate Jim O’Neil to take CLE job. If not, Ravens LB coach Don Martindale is a target

 

I understand they have until Monday to decide, but what would it serve the Bills to basically FORCE someone to stay? Not saying he'll "tank" his job there, but would he be totally into it & totally effective in Buffalo? I have my doubts.

C'mon Bills, let him go!

 

Mike

[Zombo]

They've already hired Schwartz as DC, right? They're not keeping him. They'd have to make him assistant head coach and give him a pay raise equivalent to a coordinator.

 

Zombo

[Zombo]

How bout Callahan?

 

Coached a team to the Super Bowl.

 

http://dawgpounddail...r-albert-breer/

 

Zombo

--worked on same jets staff as MP2 as well

[miktoxic]

To be honest, I'm hoping for all young, new coaches and coordinators. Let's frickin' build something special with some new innovative coaches that only need a shot. I saw enough of former head coach Norv Turner's offense last year to last me a lifetime............ I'm in hook, line and sinker. 

 

i wouldn't mind if they gave a college HC a chance at OC that has their team playing in northern ohio. the BGSU and Toledo even CMU coaches come to mind.

 

i think they might be looking at bigger gigs in the college ranks. give them a call.

[Tour2ma]

My man James White (Wisconsin) had himself a pretty good Sr. Bowl... there's a lot of potential value in him as a 4/5th rounder.

 

To be honest, I'm hoping for all young, new coaches and coordinators. Let's frickin' build something special with some new innovative coaches that only need a shot. I saw enough of former head coach Norv Turner's offense last year to last me a lifetime............ I'm in hook, line and sinker. 

 

I lean your way as well, but can certainly understand a rookie HC wanting an former HC on staff he can bounce things off of.

[D Bone]

My man James White (Wisconsin) had himself a pretty good Sr. Bowl... there's a lot of potential value in him as a 4/5th rounder.

 

 

I lean your way as well, but can certainly understand a rookie HC wanting an former HC on staff he can bounce things off of.

 

Yea, I agree, and it seems a lot of 1st year guys agree too. If Pettine chooses to go with the all young route, that would sure say something about his confidence in not needing 'mentoring' help. 

[LBC mike]

what about wade philips?

[D Bone]

I wouldn't hate it. He has always put good defenses on the field.  

[Tour2ma]

what about wade philips?

 

Nah... too rigid... He's strictly a 3-4 DC.

[LBC mike]

With HC experience.

[Zombo]

Cam Cam and Loggains bandied about

 

Browns could target LSU’s Cameron, Titans’ Loggains for OC spot per Mary Kay Cabot

BY PETER SMITH - 

 

JAN 26TH, 2014 AT 3:18 PM

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According to Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer, the Cleveland Browns could target LSU’s Cam Cameron and Dowell Loggains for their offensive coordinator spot.

Cameron has been a head coach for the Miami Dolphins for just one season and was the offensive coordinator for most of the season for the Baltimore Ravens when they won the Super Bowl.  He was replaced before the end of the season by Jim Caldwell; a move he praised, calling it the right decision for the situation.

Cameron has since been tasked with working to add more of a dynamic passing element to the LSU Tigers offense, which specifically centered around getting improvement from Zach Mettenberger.  They had success in that and the offense was much improved, showcasing a number of future NFL players including wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry, running back Jeremy Hill and guard Trai Turner.  Should the Browns give Cameron the nod, the speculation would naturally jump to which players from that offense the Browns would draft.

Loggains, 33, will interview for the offensive coordinator position but may also be in the mix for the quarterbacks coach.  Considering that he was able to find success with both Jake Locker and Ryan Fitzpatrick this past year as the offensive coordinator, that could be an interesting choice.  Locker has all the physical tools in the world while Fitzpatrick is a smaller, quarterback that has to win with accuracy and timing.  Seemingly, Loggains would be able to roll with just about anyone the Browns would want to be their quarterback next May in addition to Brian Hoyer.

[ballpeen]

They've already hired Schwartz as DC, right? They're not keeping him. They'd have to make him assistant head coach and give him a pay raise equivalent to a coordinator.

 

Zombo

No, they wouldn't.  The rules have changed.....maybe last year was the first year....only people being asked to interview for a HC position are a automatic.  Asst coaches being considered for a coordinator position can be denied the interview by the club.  The Bills can say they aren't letting him out of his contract.

 

 

 

Poor form no doubt, but they can do it.

[beefjerky]

Whoever they get as OC is really important since they'll actually be calling the plays. Don't think I want Cam Cameron.

[Zombo]

No, they wouldn't.  The rules have changed.....maybe last year was the first year....only people being asked to interview for a HC position are a automatic.  Asst coaches being considered for a coordinator position can be denied the interview by the club.  The Bills can say they aren't letting him out of his contract.

 

 

 

Poor form no doubt, but they can do it.

 

Ahh ... so the Bills can be dicks about it and have one unhappy coach on their hands.

 

Didn't know it changed, thanks for the info.

 

Z

[Zombo]

Cam Cam saying he'll stay at LSU btw.

Z

[next2nothing]

Cam Cam saying he'll stay at LSU btw.

Z

 

Would we really want him? I mean he got relieved of his duties and the Ravens then went on to win the Super Bowl. I don't know if that screams "OC you want to hire". But there may be more to that story than I know.