Crennel to Wait on Decision Until After Surgery

by Chris Pokorny on Jan 16, 2009 8:46 AM EST in General News Comment 10 comments

Former Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel could still have a place in the organization in the future. However, that decision will not come until after Crennel has hip replacement surgery next month.

Crennel, 61, said he had been putting off the hip replacement for a few years and planned on finally getting it done this off-season even before he was fired as Browns coach.

"It was a lot tougher to move around and stand, so I just knew I needed to get something done. It's uncomfortable and it wasn't going to get any better," he said.

The offer remains on the table for Crennel to return in an "undisclosed capacity", per the request of Eric Mangini. As long as it's not time-management related or something pertaining to the offensive side of the ball, I wouldn't mind keeping him around.

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Would you like to see Romeo Crennel stay with the Browns in some capacity?

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Romeo Crennel is just trying to be like me…..I had hip replacement surgery last month. Maybe he and I can do physical therapy together.

The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay

by Buckeye Brad on Jan 16, 2009 10:09 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

If you do, please inquiry on Jerome Harrison.

Dawgs By Nature - Find out why Pittsburgh still sucks.

by Chris Pokorny on Jan 16, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is this consistent with this PD Quote?

New Browns head coach Eric Mangini and fired coach Romeo Crennel reportedly agreed Wednesday that there was not a place for Crennel on Mangini’s staff, such as defensive coordinator, sources close to the situation told The Plain Dealer.

Crennel could be willing to stay around in an advisory role, the source said. But ESPN’s Michael Smith reported Wednesday night that Crennel and Mangini would part ways.

I hope this would not be a significant role…

by danvail on Jan 16, 2009 12:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, it was puzzling when I read that [when Mangini got hired, right], only to hear shortly thereafter that Crennel was still thinking about what his answer would be. I’d have to imagine that M. Smith jumped the gun the first time around…

Dawgs By Nature - Find out why Pittsburgh still sucks.

by Chris Pokorny on Jan 16, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

In other news, former Browns coach Butch Davis is expected to sign on as the Browns new Director of Player Personnel.

by danvail on Jan 16, 2009 3:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

He won’t be HC or DC, so if we can keep him on as a position coach I would be both surprised and pleased. He still has the players’ respect, a fist full of rings, and the ability to coach.

He can’t mess up clock management, defensive schemes and strategies, decisions as to playing youngsters, or anything at all about the offense if he were to stay on as some sort of consultant or defensive position coach.

by rufio on Jan 16, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

if it’s anything more than a consultant/wise uncle role, i’d be surprised.

by DontCallMeJoey on Jan 16, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

John Gruden was just fired. Dumb move.

by gahnki on Jan 16, 2009 6:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I agree. That’s a surprising move. Gruden for OC!

by danvail on Jan 16, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I voted yes because the players seem to have enormous respect for Romeo. It can’t hurt to keep guys like Rogers happy. Removing Romeo from the game decision process would be a good thing

by Roger Dorn on Jan 17, 2009 2:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs