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Cleveland Browns' Front Office and Coaching Changes Under Jimmy Haslam
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April 26, 2014
Browns Hire Dr. Jamil Northcutt in Front Office
On Friday, the Cleveland Browns announced the hiring of Dr. Jamil Northcutt as their new director of player engagement. This comes about a month and a half after the Browns fired former tight end Aaron Shea from the role.
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February 11, 2013
Jimmy Haslam Returning as CEO of Pilot Flying J
On Monday morning, it was announced that Haslam would reassume his role as the company's CEO. Regarding the decision, Haslam said, "This is about me realizing my first love is running Pilot Flying J and wanting to return to that job."
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February 7, 2013
Report: Browns Adding John Settle as RB Coach
According to a report, the Cleveland Browns may have finally filled the opening for their running backs coach with John Settle. Settle has been the Panthers' running backs coach for the past two years, hence the connection to Rob Chudzinski.
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January 31, 2013
Browns Adding Chris DiSanto as Assistant
According to Pete Roussel, the Cleveland Browns have hired Chris DiSanto as their assistant strength and conditioning coach. DiSanto is actually re-uniting with Roll, as the two worked together on the Raiders from 2008-2011 in the same capacity.
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January 30, 2013
Shawn Mennenga Stays With Browns as ST Assistant
On Tuesday, amidst the introductory press conference for new defensive coordinator Ray Horton, it was revealed that Shawn Mennenga would be staying on board as Chris Tabor's assistant on special teams.
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January 28, 2013
Fred Nance Staying With Browns as Advisor
The Cleveland Browns announced today that Fred Nance would be staying with the organization under the role of senior adviser and special counsel. Here is an updated look at all of the Browns' new hires in the front office.
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January 27, 2013
Browns Still Need to Hire RB, LB Coaches
The Cleveland Browns have already hired (or retained) a fair amount of their assistant coaches under new head coach Rob Chudzinski, but there should be a handful of jobs that are still available. Which positions are the Browns still hiring for?
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January 24, 2013
Browns Hire TE and OLB Coaches
The Cleveland Browns announced the hiring of two additional coaching assistants today: tight ends coach Jon Embree and outside linebackers coach Brian Baker. Embree is coming off of a two-year stint as a head coach for Colorado.
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January 23, 2013
Browns Reportedly Hire Daron Roberts for Defense
According to Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports, the Cleveland Browns have hired Daron Roberts to work with defensive coordinator Ray Horton. What type of roll will Roberts fulfill as a member of the defensive staff?
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January 22, 2013
Horton Brings Cioffi Over as Defensive Backs Coach
The Cleveland Browns announced the hiring of two more assistants, including defensive backs coach Louie Cioffi and offensive quality control coach Shane Steichen. Cioffi comes over from the Cardinals, where he had ties to Ray Horton.
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January 22, 2013
Browns Hire Joe Cullen as DL Coach: He's a 4-3 Guy
According to new Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley, the Cleveland Browns have hired Joe Cullen to be the team's new defensive line coach. The interesting thing about Cullen is that he has only coached a 4-3 defensive front during his time in the NFL.
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January 21, 2013
Michael Lombardi Saga Continues - Open Thread
I think it's safe to say that a lot of Cleveland Browns fans weren't too happy with what has transpired over the past week, with Michael Lombardi being named the team's VP of Player Personnel, and the Baltimore Ravens advancing to the Super Bowl.
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January 21, 2013
Joe Banner: Chip Kelly Was Too Big of a Gamble
Cleveland Browns CEO Joe Banner gave Peter King the scoop on why the team did not decide to offer Chip Kelly the team's head coaching job. Also, we chuckle a bit at the fact that Pat Shurmur is set to become Kelly's offensive coordinator in Philly.
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January 19, 2013
Michael Lombardi & The Future of the Browns
There are many times when I admittedly try to sway Cleveland Browns fans toward an optimistic viewpoint on any topic related to the team. Historically, I feel I have succeeded in my efforts to a degree. Can I do the same thing for Michael Lombardi?
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January 18, 2013
Browns Hire Ray Horton as Defensive Coordinator
The Cleveland Browns announced the hiring of defensive coordinator Ray Horton today. Much like getting Turner as an offensive coordinator was a major score, getting Horton for the defensive side of the ball is another big plus to round our staff.
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January 18, 2013
Browns hire Mike Lombardi VP of Player Personnel
The Cleveland Browns have announced the hire of Mike Lombardi as the team's vice president of player personnel.
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January 17, 2013
Browns Hire Norv Turner & Other Staff Members
At least the media reports were right all along about this one. The Cleveland Browns announced six staff-related moves in total, including the hiring of former San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner, who will serve as offensive coordinator.
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January 16, 2013
Browns to Interview Raheem Morris for DC
The Cleveland Browns are set to interview former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris for their defensive coordinator position, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Can Morris run the 4-3 and the 3-4 defense?
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January 16, 2013
Chip Kelly Hired by Philadelphia Eagles
This Chip Kelly guy sure is something, isn't he? Today, seemingly out of no where, the Eagles announced that they had hired Kelly as their next head coach. This was a full ten days after the Browns had given up on their pursuit of Kelly.
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January 15, 2013
First Energy Buys Naming Rights to Browns Stadium
As most of you have heard by now, Jimmy Haslam is selling the naming rights to Cleveland Browns Stadium to First Energy, according to reports. The Browns will be holding a press conference at 2:00 PM EST to make the announcement.
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January 15, 2013
Browns GM Search: Chiefs' Ray Farmer Interviewed
It was reported that the Cleveland Browns' search for a general manager was "about to heat up," with a possible candidate being selected soon. Just a few hours later, Jason La Canfora tweeted that the Browns had interviewed a candidate.
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January 13, 2013
Sashi Brown Hired to Handle Contracts/Negotiations
According to Jason La Canfora, the Cleveland Browns have hired former Jacksonville Jaguars general counsel Sashi Brown to specialize in contracts and negotiations. Isn't that what CEO Joe Banner was supposed to specialize in?
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January 13, 2013
OL Coach George Warhop Staying With Chud
According to ESPN's Chris Mortenson, it appears as though Rob Chudzinski was able to convince George Warhop to stay as the Browns' offensive line coach. It was previously reported that Warhop looked ready to head to Kansas City.
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January 13, 2013
Is Chris Tabor Staying With Cleveland?
With the reports that Brad Childress and Dick Jauron will likely be replaced as the Cleveland Browns' offensive and defensive coordinators, could they be looking to retain special teams coordinator Chris Tabor?
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January 12, 2013
Report: Browns Targeting John Pagano for Defense
With news of the Cleveland Browns possibly going to a hybrid defense after the hiring of head coach Rob Chudzinski, reports surfaced today of who he might be targeting as his defensive coordinator: the Chargers' John Pagano.