Browns Rumors: Peyton Manning Recommended Adam Gase as CLE's Next HC

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning has reportedly recommended Adam Gase as the next head coach of the Cleveland Browns. 

Per ESPN's Jeff Darlington, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is "interested" in Gase thanks to Manning's recommendation. 

Cleveland receiver Jarvis Landry, who played two seasons under Gase in 2016-17, responded to a potential reunion with his former head coach on Twitter:

Despite Landry's reaction, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald called Gase to the Browns a "very real possibility."

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Gase was fired by the Miami Dolphins on Monday. The 40-year-old went 23-25 with one playoff appearance in three seasons.

After being traded to Cleveland last March, Landry felt like Gase was deliberately trying to sabotage his career. 

"I just felt like, for some reason, Adam sent me here to die," Landry told ESPN.com's Elizabeth Merrill. 

Landry had success in Gase's system with 206 receptions in two seasons, including an NFL-high 112 in 2017. He only averaged 10.3 yards per reception playing primarily out of the slot. 

Moving to Cleveland opened things up for Landry. The 26-year-old posted the second-highest average yards per reception (12.0) of his career. 

The Browns will likely be looking for a head coach who can continue Baker Mayfield's development. The rookie quarterback tossed an NFL-record 27 touchdowns in 2018 to help Cleveland win seven games for the first time in four seasons.