Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam revealed Saturday the franchise had signed chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta to a five-year contract extension in 2020. Until Saturday, the Browns had not spoken publicly about DePodesta’s extension. “Paul’s going to be with us for a significant amount of time,” Haslam said. “Paul’s not the type. You don’t need to … [Read more...] about Browns Sign Paul DePodesta To Five-Year Extension
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Browns Owners Support Mayfield’s Choice To Kneel During National Anthem
Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam said they plan to support quarterback Baker Mayfield, who said he plans on kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and systemic racism. The Haslams held a media session with reporters on Sunday using Zoom. "One of the great things about this country, one of the many great things, is the ability … [Read more...] about Browns Owners Support Mayfield’s Choice To Kneel During National Anthem
Crazy Eight: Assessing The Haslams’ Reign In Cleveland
Jimmy Haslam purchased a controlling interest in the Cleveland Browns before the 2012 season. Prior to that, he was a minority stakeholder in the Pittsburgh Steelers. Haslam wanted to make the Browns as stable a franchise as Pittsburgh. Of course, he knew nothing about running a football team. But he was crazy rich and willing to spend a fortune to make … [Read more...] about Crazy Eight: Assessing The Haslams’ Reign In Cleveland
Paul DePodesta May Lead Coaching Search, But History Shows It Meaningless
In what’s become a biannual tradition in Northeast Ohio, the Cleveland Browns are once again running a coaching search. The team which has cornered the market on front-office turnover has opened the new year with yet another housecleaning, looking to fill vacancies after moving on from coach Freddie Kitchens and GM John Dorsey. This time, it seems Browns owners … [Read more...] about Paul DePodesta May Lead Coaching Search, But History Shows It Meaningless