The Cleveland Browns Get Their Man, Mike Holmgren Becomes President

After making the Cleveland Browns wait a week before making his decision to join the franchise, Mike Holmgren has finally made his answer known, and his answer is yes.

(This is where you pause and hear all the Browns fans and most of the city of Cleveland roaring in cheers!!)

According to ESPN.com, Holmgren has agreed to become the new President of the Browns, replacing former President Mike Keenan who has moved to the new title of Chief Financial Officer.

Holmgren's decision came only days after he turned down a front office position with the Seattle Seahawks, for what was rumored to be a lesser role within the Seahawks organization.

Also according to si.com, Holmgren's role is strictly as an executive and there is no coaching in his immediate future with the Browns.

Browns owner Randy Lerner still has yet to say if a general manager will be hired or if Holmgren's new position will absorb the vacancy.

The job status of current head coach Eric Mangini is more of a grey area. 

Mangini and Holmgren met last week and Holmgren stated that since he was a coach previously, he knows how unfair it would be to fire a coach after only one season of work.

Lerner noted that this week he will be working on the final financial details of Holmgren's new deal, with an official announcement to the media occurring next week after Christmas.

Holmgren will not be available to any media outlets until an official press conference.

So what should Holmgren's first order of business be?

That's simple.

Give Josh Cribbs the contract he deserves.

Will Holmgren be the savior of the Browns the fans have wanted?

Only time will tell, but the newest addition to the team does bring a huge amount of hope!

Welcome to Cleveland Mike!

(Article also posted on Dawg Scooper)