http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
KEENAN IN LINE TO TAKE OVER THE BROWNS?
In response to a report that Browns G.M. Phil Savage could be looking to slide into a role that entails only scouting and player personnel functions, there's talk in league circles that Browns C.F.O. Michael Keenan could be in line to assume Savage's job.
Keenan is a salary cap specialist who was hired by the team from the league office in 2005.
If the move happens, it will be similar to the elevation of Jets' cap guy Mike Tannenbaum in New York, who displaced earlier this year former G.M. Terry Bradway. Bradway continues to have a key role with the team.
Another name that is being mentioned in connection with the possible reassignment of Savage is Scott Pioli, the V.P. of player personnel in New England. Pioli worked for the Browns in the 1990s. Though he has rebuffed past opportunities with other teams and is by all appearances happy in his current position, some think that Cleveland is one of the few teams that would pique his interest. Under league rules, he could leave for another team without the blessing of the Patriots only if the new job involves final say over the composition of the roster.
KEENAN IN LINE TO TAKE OVER THE BROWNS?
In response to a report that Browns G.M. Phil Savage could be looking to slide into a role that entails only scouting and player personnel functions, there's talk in league circles that Browns C.F.O. Michael Keenan could be in line to assume Savage's job.
Keenan is a salary cap specialist who was hired by the team from the league office in 2005.
If the move happens, it will be similar to the elevation of Jets' cap guy Mike Tannenbaum in New York, who displaced earlier this year former G.M. Terry Bradway. Bradway continues to have a key role with the team.
Another name that is being mentioned in connection with the possible reassignment of Savage is Scott Pioli, the V.P. of player personnel in New England. Pioli worked for the Browns in the 1990s. Though he has rebuffed past opportunities with other teams and is by all appearances happy in his current position, some think that Cleveland is one of the few teams that would pique his interest. Under league rules, he could leave for another team without the blessing of the Patriots only if the new job involves final say over the composition of the roster.
