Browns officially request permission to interview Pioli [Update: Granted] - New England Patriots Forums

***pats1*** · 12-29-2008, 10:28 AM

ProFootballTalk.com - COWHER OUT, PIOLI IN FOR CLEVELAND?

***DaBruinz*** · 12-29-2008, 10:32 AM

Don't the Browns already have a GM in Savage? I had read that only Crennel was fired.

For the Pats don't have to acknowledge the request unless the Browns are offering a position that is ABOVE the one Pioli currently has.

***pats1*** · 12-29-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

Don't the Browns already have a GM in Savage? I had read that only Crennel was fired.

For the Pats don't have to acknowledge the request unless the Browns are offering a position that is ABOVE the one Pioli currently has.

Savage was fired yesterday:

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...e-termination/

lostjumper · 12-29-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

Don't the Browns already have a GM in Savage? I had read that only Crennel was fired.

For the Pats don't have to acknowledge the request unless the Browns are offering a position that is ABOVE the one Pioli currently has.

The Browns are offering him their GM position. I wondered how much has changed for Pioli since 2006 when he turned down the Seahawks GM position and multi-millions. We haven't seen any indication from him that he is looking to leave(besides anonymous sources that Mort and Peter King make up in their heads...)

pheenix11 · 12-29-2008, 10:43 AM

Kraft, its time to open up the vault and up his title.

Do not let him go! I'm sure BB Agrees.

***DaBruinz*** · 12-29-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pheenix11

Kraft, its time to open up the vault and up his title.

Do not let him go! I'm sure BB Agrees.

1st off, who is to say that Pioli doesn't already have a lucrative contract?

2nd, The title means nothing. What matters is the job responsibilities. And I am fairly certain Pioli already has the title of GM in all by actual NAME. And I am certain that Pioli knows this as well.

SVN · 12-29-2008, 10:47 AM

this would suck if he decided to leave.

Brady'sButtBoy · 12-29-2008, 10:49 AM

Upon hearing that Mangenius was fired, Lerner "appeared interested."

I know this is only a reporter's interpretation but Wow, how much more do you need to know about why the Browns have stunk for so long....

***pats1*** · 12-29-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

1st off, who is to say that Pioli doesn't already have a lucrative contract?

2nd, The title means nothing. What matters is the job responsibilities. And I am fairly certain Pioli already has the title of GM in all by actual NAME. And I am certain that Pioli knows this as well.

Meh, I'd disagree with #2. By definition, the GM has final say over the head coach. That's not the case here. Belichick has final say, and if anyone's title is missing, it would be EVP of Football Ops for Belichick, a la Reid in Philly or Shanahan in Denver.

***KontradictioN*** · 12-29-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SVN

this would suck if he decided to leave.

Why? It's the NFL. People come and go. If he wants to leave, let him and thank him for all the great years. After that, I'm sure Kraft has the ability to promote someone who actually knows what they are doing in the draft room.