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ESPN.com just reported: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4805274

Good for us!

BelichickFan

Um . . . Ick.

robertweathers

Gotta think that he'll be on a very, very, very short leash..

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MoLewisrocks

Holmgren is saving a fall guy for when it doesn't all get turned around in a season...or two. Besides which Ratboy probably has some pictures or information he was willing to exchange for consideration... And don't forget Lerner is being asked to hire a lot of new staffers on the eve of a lockout when he's still on the hook for the last HC and two GM's he canned.

Intommywetrst

I can't wait for the Browns game. I know we're playing them next year, I can't remember if it was home or away though...

blackglass3

Holmgren was smart to keep him...if Mangini fails, Mangini gets the blame and Holmgren brings in his own coach. If through some miracle Mangini gets the Browns to the playoffs, it's all Holmgren's doing.

Win Win Win is what I believe Michael Scott would call this situation.

Nikolai

Called that one after the Pittsburgh victory. Shame on the one hand that Fredo is still employed, but at least it's one less AFC team to worry about.

patsfaninpittsburgh

Also, I wonder if Holgrem had any success recruiting any guys he had in mind for the job.

MoLewisrocks

It could be he's waiting on someone. Pioli took Haley in KC because Kirk Firenz decided he wasn't ready to jump to the NFL with his son entering college and Denver tapped Josh (altough I don't thinnk Pioli or Josh wanted to poach the mothership as a sign of respect). If KC doesn't make a dramatic turnaround next season it's a lot more likely Haley hits the bricks and his OC or DC gets a shot...if we're playin, that is. Coordinator's don't generally get guaranteed deals like HC's do. Anyone who hires one this year may be paying them for nothing in 2011 while they can get out from under the rest of their staff or carry them through a lockout more reasonably...probably for less than it costs to carry one HC.

Deus Irae

Smart move by Holmgren. Mangini had his team playing hard and improving at the end of the season. I don't know what he can do to fix the quarterback issue, though.

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