Eric Mangini to be fired

I was just told by my source that the Browns players have all been informed that Eric Mangini will not be back as their head coach next season--and they're playing these final three games for their jobs. When I asked my source if Eric Mangini would be more likely to quit at this point or go down guns blazing, he replied that he would be more likely to go down guns blazing.

My source also tells me that Mike Holmgren; and not someone he names as a replacement, will be the next head coach of the Cleveland Browns. He says that Holmgren like the 4-3 and Rob Ryan will be elsewhere and looking for a head coaching job. He says that Holmgren loves speed, and will need help installing a new defense here.

Colt McCoy will get first team reps this week, and he'll start Sunday in Cincinnati if there is no set-backs with his ankle. Expect Eric Mangini to drag it out as long as he can as he usually does. Not that this makes a difference. Mangini needs to spend more time getting ready for Sundays and gameplans than these little bits of Tom-foolery with the injury report. It's something he hasn't figured out as a Head Coach in the NFL. Being in that position is based on what you do for three hours on Sunday. Not the shenanigans during the week to keep your opponent in the dark. Name your man, and then line up and beat someone's ass.

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