Browns targeting Fox, and we could get Picks!

[ladypanther]

Worth remembering that they still need a GM in Cleveland. Before anyone jumps on it, I doubt they go after Hurney. T

In addition to his meeting with Mangini, Holmgren plans to interview Philadelphia general manager Tom Heckert for Cleveland's GM opening

http://sports.iwon.com/news/01052010/v7383.html

[Panthro]

I'll pack his poo, and drive him.

beat that. :banghead:

Where is CodsZodpiece

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Ok just think about this for Cleveland.

Fox=HC

Jim Zorn=OC

That looks like a good way for Cleveland to go. The Cleveland owners are under A LOT of pressure to fix the Browns. They my swing for the fences to make it better in Cleveland. Holmgren stuck up for Zorn during the Washington ordeal. Mike likes Zorn. Just an Idea! If you was in Cleveland and heard this kind of news what would you think?

I may be wrong but I think Zorn has the same Agent as Holmgren.

You know who might even be a better OC under Fox in Cleveland? Weis.

[KillerKat]

From Chris Mortensen's twitter account:

http://twitter.com/MORTREPORT

So we should do the exact opposite then.

[sml1950]

There is a ZERO % chance of Holmgren trading/hiring Fox in Cleveland. In his initial statement today he said that the MOST important ingredient in winining is for mgmt/coaching to be on the same wavelength. Holmgren came out of Walsh's West Coast offense and all of his prior coaching has used this as the basis of it's philosophy. Fox has NO experience in this system. The two couldn't even sit down and talk offensive football because the terminology of plays are completely different. Fox's wavelength doesn't intersect with Holmgren's AT ALL.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

Unless he wants to rebuild for three years so Cleveland can use his system, Holmgren will bring in a coach that understands the system that will work for Cleveland.

[The Link]

Fox is going to be here next year. Get over it.

[nosoxnbed]

Because the Panthers hold his rights for another year, they’d then have the ability to seek draft pick compensation if another team wanted to sign Fox to a long-term deal. While the league blanched in the wake of the 2002 “trade” that sent Jon Gruden from Oakland to Tampa Bay for four draft picks (two firsts and two seconds) and $8 million, the practice isn’t banned. In 2006, Kansas City acquired coach Herm Edwards from the New York Jets for a fourth-round pick (which became running back Leon Washington). The league’s anti-tampering policy states simply that: “Except for Head Coaches and High-Level Club Employees (club presidents, general managers, and persons with equivalent responsibility and authority), clubs are not permitted to exchange draft choices or cash for the release of individuals who are under contract to another organization.”

[J Money]

I am so ready for a offensive minded coach!!!! See ya Fox....

[J Money]

Nice Pic!

[Carolina Mike]

There is a ZERO % chance of Holmgren trading/hiring Fox in Cleveland. In his initial statement today he said that the MOST important ingredient in winining is for mgmt/coaching to be on the same wavelength. Holmgren came out of Walsh's West Coast offense and all of his prior coaching has used this as the basis of it's philosophy. Fox has NO experience in this system. The two couldn't even sit down and talk offensive football because the terminology of plays are completely different. Fox's wavelength doesn't intersect with Holmgren's AT ALL.

So I take it you watched the entire interview.....Doubt it! I did and you are way off. Holmgren made it clear it was not about west coast / 3-4 / 43 or what ever it is as long as the HC, GM and Holmgren are on the same page on running things. Now that that is out of the way.

[err456]

When this is over we can all sit back and say "it is what it is"

[Kevin Greene]

So what's the deal with Coaches for Draft Picks? Can it be done?

Can't trade coaches for picks anymore.

TAMPA -- Jon Gruden led the Bucs to a franchise-record 12 victories, a division title and a berth in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Eagles. You would have to agree the trade Tampa Bay made with the Raiders for the rights to Gruden is an unqualified success.

Now such a deal is against league rules. The league Thursday banned the type of trade that enabled the Bucs to sign Gruden. The new policy was announced in a memo to all 32 teams by commissioner Paul Tagliabue, league spokesman Greg Aiello said.

http://www.sptimes.com/2003/01/17/Bucs/NFL_nixes_draft_picks.shtml

Yes you can Chiefs did it in 2006 to get Herm Edwards. Looked it myself nothing against it for head coaches or GM's just lower execs and assistants.

Controversial Departure from New York

Following the 2005 season, Carl Peterson (president of the Kansas City Chiefs) hinted to the press about interest in hiring Edwards that could have been considered tampering. The Jets granted permission to the Chiefs to speak with Edwards.[2] At the time, Edwards had two years remaining on his contract with the Jets. However, Peterson wanted Edwards (a longtime personal acquaintance) to succeed head coach Dick Vermeil, who had just retired. As the rumors started swirling, a war of words between the two teams began to start up in the media. In the midst of all the speculation, Edwards tried to use what leverage he thought he had with the Jets to get a contract extension and hefty pay raise from the Jets, which only served to further anger the club's owner. Eventually, the two teams worked out a deal, and the Chiefs sent the Jets a 4th round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft as compensation (the Jets later used this selection to take Leon Washington).[3]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_Edwards

:confused:

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[Squirrel]

So what's the deal with Coaches for Draft Picks? Can it be done?

http://www.sptimes.com/2003/01/17/Bucs/NFL_nixes_draft_picks.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_Edwards

:confused:

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http://www.heraldonline.com/247/stor...k=omni_popular

Quote:

Because the Panthers hold his rights for another year, they’d then have the ability to seek draft pick compensation if another team wanted to sign Fox to a long-term deal. While the league blanched in the wake of the 2002 “trade” that sent Jon Gruden from Oakland to Tampa Bay for four draft picks (two firsts and two seconds) and $8 million, the practice isn’t banned. In 2006, Kansas City acquired coach Herm Edwards from the New York Jets for a fourth-round pick (which became running back Leon Washington). The league’s anti-tampering policy states simply that: “Except for Head Coaches and High-Level Club Employees (club presidents, general managers, and persons with equivalent responsibility and authority), clubs are not permitted to exchange draft choices or cash for the release of individuals who are under contract to another organization.”