Q & A with Lerner

Tony Grossi recently interviewed Randy Lerner via email and posted the transcript at the PD website. Lerner stood firmly behind Mangini as the head coach but wouldn't comment any further on Kokinis' firing. He did elaborate about a few other topics, such as his decision to hire Mangini and Kokinis and his thoughts on why he made a change after last season. He wouldn't comment on any personnel issues, including the benching of Brady Quinn (although he did say that it had nothing to do with money).

At least he stepped forward to answer some questions but I would really like to see him get up in front of a micrphone and discuss what's happening. Because the interview was done through email there weren't any follow-up questions by Grossi which leaves many questions still unanswered.

15 days ago Buckeye Brad 3 comments 0 recs |

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Q: The appearance of Kosar’s addition is that he will imbed into things now to make a judgment on Mangini and report back to you. Do you see a scenario where Mangini would not be back in 2010?

Grossi needs an editor. Big time.

Q: Did Phil Savage’s critical comments last week violate his contract and do you intend to pursue sanctions against him as a result of them?

Lerner: On whether Savage violated his contract or not, I have no comment. I do believe that by having voluntarily weighed in on our current situation, he has invited a hard look at the decisions he made during his four years with the Browns.

Awesome answer, Randy.

Q: It’s possible that one or more of the Browns remaining home games will be blacked out on local TV because of not selling out. Do you feel that’s a sign of the bad economic times or a sign of your fan base’s lack of confidence in what’s going on? Are you concerned that more local blackouts may happen next season as a result of a bad record in 2009?

Lerner: I believe the risk of a blackout is driven far less by economic conditions and more therefore by the intense frustration of not winning for now five of the last six seasons.

Smart answer. Had he blamed future blackouts on the economy, he would have been crucified by the fans and media.

Q: When you visited with Bill Cowher last year, he said he wasn’t ready to return to coaching in 2009 but asked, half-jokingly, “can you wait a year?” Would you revisit the possibility of Cowher coaching the Browns?

Lerner: We have a head coach.

Amen.

by golanbatrac on Nov 5, 2009 1:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

My priorities in last year’s search for head coach were previous coaching experience and a comprehensive plan.

What is the comprehensive plan? what is the identity of the team?

by holmes213 on Nov 5, 2009 6:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Said plan is being is withheld from everyone save Magini to maintain a competitive advantage. That, or to keep it from being used against the organization in future legal actions.

by RelapsingDawgCatcher on Nov 6, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs