Source: Jon Gruden to be hired by Cleveland in 2011 | Page 3

global_nomad · 2010-10-24T20:01:38-07:00

Damon Bruce said on KNBR today that he has a very reliable source that says Gruden has agreed to go to the Cleveland Browns next year and work under Holmgrin. Gruden is an Ohio guy, and according to Bruce is compiling a coaching staff right now. Bruce also mentioned that Mangini right now is just "holding the seat for Jon Gruden. Please don't lock this thread. Bruce is a credible journalist and he wouldn't say that kind of thing over the radio if it wasn't true. I think all mention of hiring Gruden can be directed to this thread for relevant information. I know other zoners heard the same report. [ Edited by global_nomad on Oct 24, 2010 at 20:10:08 ]

Oct 25, 2010 at 10:06 AM

#31

TonyStarks
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Did I miss something?

Is he supposed to take the Browns to the Super Bowl?

lol

Not even the great Eddie D could do that.

Oct 25, 2010 at 10:09 AM

#32

lamontb
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This isn't surprising at all. This was coming as soon as Holmgrem took the job last year. i just think Gruden wanted one more year off thus they just stuck with Mangini for the rest of the season.

Oct 25, 2010 at 10:21 AM

#33

TheSixthRing
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WE WANT COW-HER!

WE WANT COW-HER!

WE WANT COW-HER!

Oct 25, 2010 at 10:23 AM

#34

susweel
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Yorkies better but out the check book and make an offer he cant refuse.

Oct 25, 2010 at 10:39 AM

#35

evil
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Originally posted by lamontb:
This isn't surprising at all. This was coming as soon as Holmgrem took the job last year. i just think Gruden wanted one more year off thus they just stuck with Mangini for the rest of the season.

Holmgren also lacked viable cause for firing Mangini, because somehow the Brownies won their last 4 straight.

Oct 25, 2010 at 11:12 AM

#36

LumpiaJeff
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I don't see Gruden going to Cleveland. Honestly, I think he goes to San Francisco or he sticks to broadcasting for another year.

Oct 25, 2010 at 12:05 PM

#37

highwayone
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Where does Gruden live in the offseason? Seems to me that would affect his decision as well.

Being close to family is more important, remember the wife factor. "JOHN, I DON'T WANT TO LIVE IN SNOW, YOU JERK! TAKE THE NINER JOB."

Oct 25, 2010 at 12:24 PM

#38

49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by valrod33:

bump

Oct 25, 2010 at 12:28 PM

#39

jcs
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There are reports on ESPN praising Mangini...nothing is set in stone.

Oct 25, 2010 at 12:30 PM

#40

lamontb
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Originally posted by jcs:
There are reports on ESPN praising Mangini...nothing is set in stone.

That's just a one week story b/c they beat the Saints.

Oct 25, 2010 at 1:53 PM

#41

CalNiner49
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Originally posted by Leathaface:
Don't want Harbaugh. He's not the proven NFL OC/HC that we need.

I agree. We need A PROVEN COACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no more rookie head coaches

Oct 25, 2010 at 2:13 PM

#42

susweel
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Originally posted by MILFS:
Originally posted by Leathaface:
Don't want Harbaugh. He's not the proven NFL OC/HC that we need.

I agree. We need A PROVEN COACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no more rookie head coaches

Oct 25, 2010 at 2:14 PM

#43

Rubberneck36
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If that is true...

Oct 25, 2010 at 2:50 PM

#44

PowderdToastMn
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Maybe Nick Saban will want to leave Alabama....

I keed, I keed

Oct 25, 2010 at 3:08 PM

#45

blizzuntz
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Money talks

Yorks are quiet though