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How many advisers is too many?
As expected, the Browns today announced the hiring of Gil Haskell, longtime Mike Holmgren friend and associate, as senior adviser to the president (Holmgren).
A coach in college and the pros for more than 30 years, Haskell has been around for the better part of forever. Holmgren first leaned on him in Green Bay, then in Seattle, where he served as offensive coordinator for seven years, including the Seahawks’ Super Bowl year, then assistant head coach/offensive coordinator.
At Green Bay, Holmgren and Haskell were together for six years. The Packers won three NFC Central titles, made five postseason trips and appeared in two Super Bowls, winning one.
Can’t hurt, right? The more experienced hands in the mix, the better. And if the offense proves to be as anemic as last season’s, Holmgren won’t have to look far for offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s replacement. Of course, maybe Holmgren also replaces head coach Eric Mangini with himself by November, but that’s an issue for another day.
Can’t really think of a downside to the Haskell hire, except maybe that Randy Lerner’s ownership suite on game days is going to be pretty crowded.
Hope there’s still room for Jim Brown. And what about Bernie Kosar? Is he still an adviser? How many advisers is too many?
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By Jeremy
February 11, 2010 12:07 AM | Link to this
Can we get somebody else to cover the Brown’s stories? Just seems to me like you just make fun of them whenever you get a chance. Go cover your beloved Bengals if you can’t write a story without poking fun.
By Zeus
February 11, 2010 7:08 AM | Link to this
Agreed….same old Sean tone in a Browns article. I’m sure he will be ponied up to the buffet table next August when training camp starts in Barea, though.
By Sean
February 11, 2010 10:39 PM | Link to this
Please stop writing about the Browns. We get it pal, you hate them. They can’t or will not make any move you will like. It is enough already, please just have the DDN stop covering the Browns it would be better.
By Jack
February 12, 2010 9:27 AM | Link to this
Actually Sean is a true Browns fan from Cleveland I believe. Good hire. We have gone from an organization that had no talent in the front office for numerous years to an organization that has talent coming from everywhere…well maybe except the coaching staff.
By Sean
February 12, 2010 12:08 PM | Link to this
Sean shouldn’t be anybody’s fan he should be a journalist. That means being fair. If you have read any of his writings I wouldn’t call them honest or fair.
By professor
February 15, 2010 10:59 AM | Link to this
I think the Sean in the e-mails must work PR for the Browns because there is no way that he can be a real fan. A fan calls for better and notes where improvements can be made and that is what Sean McClelland writes about as a reporter - the WHOLE STORY. Honest and fair does not mean just happy and positive when one of the few organizations to not make the Super Bowl continues to fail to put a winning team together. Go read the press releases and leave the interesting insights McClellands provides alone for those of us who care about the team with hope for improvement.
By quantoid
February 15, 2010 11:03 AM | Link to this
Sad when supposed fans attack reporters instead of holding management and owners responsible for a weak performance. Anyone can attack reporter but now offer actual insights about the team so that there is something interesting read in these posts.