Cleveland Browns' OC Search: Latest Rumors, Speculation on Vacant Position
The Cleveland Browns are in the market for a new offensive coordinator, and the team has quite the list of candidates, including Charlie Weis, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and Raiders quarterback coach John DeFilippo. Most recently, Jets assistant head coach Anthony Lynn, Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements and former Rams head coach Mike Martz have been thrown into the mix.
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Browns Reportedly Hiring DeFilippo as OC
Wednesday, Jan. 21
According to Alex Marvel of Fox Sports, the Browns will hire Raiders quarterback coach John DeFilippo as offensive coordinator:
On Jan. 13, Ian Rapoport reported that DeFilippo was interviewing in Cleveland. The Raiders' coach has been a top target for the Browns since the job first opened, as Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports reported on Jan. 8.
Browns Interview Cignetti
Tuesday, Jan. 20
The Browns conducted an interview today with the St. Louis Rams quarterback coach Frank Cignetti according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network:
Former Rams Coach Martz Reportedly Interviewed with Browns
Tuesday, Jan. 20
According to a report from NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the Browns added another name to their list of potential offensive coordinators:
Packers OC Clements Is On Browns' Radar
Monday, Jan. 19
Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com is reporting that Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator is on the Browns' radar as they look for someone to fill the same position:
"Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements, who's coming off a crushing 28-22 overtime loss to the Seahawks in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, is on the Browns' radar for their offensive coordinator vacancy.
The Browns are not believed to have asked permission to interview him yet, but might decide to do so this week now that he's out of the playoffs.
The Packers would not have to grant permission, because it would be a lateral move.
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Clements has been with the organization since 2006, when he started as the team's quarterbacks coach. He has been Green Bay's offensive coordinator since 2012, taking over for Joe Philbin.
Trestman, Di Filippo, Lynn Set for Browns Interviews
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that a pair of candidates are set for interviews in Cleveland:
ESPN's Adam Schefter added a new name to the ring: Jets assistant head coach Anthony Lynn.
Trestman has been a name linked to the Browns job since it came open; ESPN's Jeremy Fowler first reported their interest on January 8.
Chan Gailey Emerges as Potential Candidate
Monday, Jan. 12
Alex Marvez and Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports reported Gailey has emerged as a potential candidate for teams in need of an offensive coordinator, including the Browns:
"Gailey has spent past 2 seasons out of NFL. Coached last weekend in Medal of Honor Bowl college all-star game," Marvez noted. Gailey last coached the Buffalo Bills from 2010-2012.
Browns Get Permission to Interview Roman
Saturday, Jan. 10
Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area reports that a new candidate has entered the fray in Cleveland:
Cavanaugh Joins Browns Target List
Friday, Jan. 9
According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, a new name has joined the Browns' laundry list of candidates:
"Former Bears quarterbacks coach and Youngstown native Matt Cavanaugh, who has a long history with Browns coach Mike Pettine, is on the Browns' radar for their offensive coordinator job, a source told Northeast Ohio Media Group Thursday.
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According to Cabot, Cavanaugh has worked with head coach Mike Pettine previously, at the University of Pittsburgh, and notes that Cavanaugh helped to get Pettine into the NFL as a video assistant early in his career. He was also the offensive coordinator for the Ravens in the early 2000s, including their Super Bowl winning run in 2000.
Weis, Trestman, Koetter Among Browns OC Candidates
Thursday, Jan. 8
With the Cleveland Browns in search of a new offensive coordinator, the list of candidates is expected to include several big-name choices.
According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, one name to keep an eye on is former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis:
Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports 1 also anticipates two candidates the Browns interviewed for positions last year to get looks:
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported another name who is likely to get a long look:
The Browns are looking for a new offensive coordinator because they parted ways with Kyle Shanahan on Thursday, as Alex Marvez of Fox Sports reported:
Cleveland is in a delicate spot heading into 2015. It seems Johnny Manziel will enter the year as the starting quarterback, meaning the next offensive coordinator will face the task of helping develop the controversial first-round pick and getting this offense up to snuff.
That's certainly a big undertaking, but it could have advantages because of Manziel's unique skills. There are also good pieces to work with, such as Josh Gordon (if the team keeps him) and two good young running backs, so it is an appealing job for someone in 2015.
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