nickers Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I'd rather Smith than Marrone. Rather have an offensive mind in Marrane instead of a perennial loser like Lovie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Rather have an offensive mind in Marrane instead of a perennial loser like Lovie. Not to be mean, but if you're disagreeing with me I know I'm on the right path Besides, Marrone (or Marrane?) is hardly an offensive guru, the guy has coached OL almost exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicIsForSquares Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 "Offensively, Marrone led an offense that finished first in the AFC and second in the NFL in rushing (144.2 avg.). It also led the NFL with 95.5 percent efficiency in the red zone. Rookie quarterback E.J. Manuel started 10 games and set team rookie records for passing touchdowns (11) and completions (180). The Bills had three different players with 60 receptions in 2014 for the first time in team history (Fred Jackson, 65; Sammy Watkins, 62; Robert Woods, 61) and the club produced six individual 100-yard receiving games. The Bills ranked sixth in the NFL in 2014 with a plus-seven turnover differential." It doesn't sound like he did too bad. Pettine was beloved by the players and lost. Bringing in a hard nosed coach might piss in the Cheerios of some of the players but they played like shit this season. No one will have much sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowe Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Logic I never got the vibe that "Pettine was beloved by the players." But that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicIsForSquares Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Logic I never got the vibe that "Pettine was beloved by the players." But that's just my opinion. The veterans defended Pett on several occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAg1969 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Last one on this list of potential HCs has an interesting side comment next to the name. http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2016/1/6/10727052/tracking-the-cleveland-browns-list-of-head-coach-candidates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggins7919 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 We'll never know for sure, but I too got the impression that the players liked him as well. Pettine appeared to be generous on things like days off and veteran excused practice days. But who really knows? Perhaps the players just don't want to learn an entirely new system, and who could blame them? That has to be exhausting, and for a few of our veterans, they've gone through this how many times? The aforementioned stats on Marrone are impressive to me...ESPECIALLY the red zone stats. I don't need to remind anyone here just how awful our red zone offense was. It was completely infuriating, and it cost us severely. For me, I felt like every time we got the ball in the red zone, it was a FG attempt. Even if we got the ball to the five yard line, I still felt like we had little chance for 6. I don't know if it was poor play calling, poor execution, dismal talent...or a combination, but I DO know our red zone offense completely sucks, and I'm sick of it. For one, we don't have a reliable "fade route WR", and every damn week I see multiple TD's with that toss. Gary can make the grab, but he's not a WR. We need to be able to throw that route to either side of the field so the defense can't cheat. Is Benji going up for that ball? Marlan Moore? Hawkins? Gabriel? Hartline? Not so much, although out of those people I guess Hartline MIGHT be the closest thing we have. Other than that, I could see Terrell Pryor going up to snatch the ball, but I don't see him on the roster in 2016 (I might be wrong, but doubt it). If we lock up Hue Jackson, does anyone have information on who his coordinators might be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggins7919 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Did we interview Chip Kelly this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbedward Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Did we interview Chip Kelly this year? I don't know if anybody did yet. I think he reached out to SF and Miami with interest but they didn't seem to care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Lets play Pattycake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowe Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 The veterans defended Pett on several occasions. That's what veterans are supposed to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Looks like I was wrong (happily). Jackson finalizing deal with Browns. Will not get on plane to NY tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggins7919 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 WHAT? Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggins7919 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I don't have a link, but I can get it in a second. I got the update on my phone, "Jason La Canfora reporting that Hue Jackson is the next head coach for the Browns." Hue Jackson stated, "They just made me feel comfortable." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDDawg Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Via Schefter and Silver per Twitter: Browns wrapping up deal with Hue Jackson. That will be great if true, he was my top choice as he has experience with AFC North and when he coached the Raiders swept their division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Early word is we got him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beare Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Browns are "finalizing" a deal to make Bengals OC Hue Jackson their new head coach. Cleveland isn't expected to let Jackson leave town for his interview with the Giants. Odd to say, but the Browns are making a heck of a decision here. Jackson is one of the brighter offensive minds and a nose-to-the-grindstone coach who has the ability to turn this team around. Jackson is expected to have control of the 53-man roster in Cleveland. First order of business: finding a quarterback. Josh McCown could be a stopgap option after a strong 2015, but he was injured too much, so Jackson will need to find another reliable option if McCown is brought back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Being reported on 92.3 the fan right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manzier Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 BREAKING NEWS!!! Hue Jackson just fired by the Cleveland Browns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Apparently there will be a formal announcement this afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 This is really great news for us. This was the top guy on my board anyway. Now we've gotta get him players and give him time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 BREAKING NEWS!!! Hue Jackson just fired by the Cleveland Browns. ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvcanedy Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Couch Pulls Out Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 His first name is Huey. We need a Lewis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns1216 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 link below http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000621189/article/cleveland-browns-hiring-hue-jackson-as-head-coach now we wait and see who he picks as coordinators. I hope he keeps Flip as OC, no clue who I would want as DC, anyone but O’Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFBF Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Another OC to HC . . . We needed a tough as nails D minded HC. None of the choices thrilled me, with our track record it's not like it going to matter. Show me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beare Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 maybe swartz as dc im guessing just read where he told browns wants move on from johnny wonder if he would prefer goff or lynch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Bengal Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Congrats! Loss to the Bengals, but he deserved another shout as HC and looks to be a great fit for the Browns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Schwartz as DC I like. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Wow, the Browns actually landed a top choice at head coach. I think a pig just flew by my window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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