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Let's have a little role play here and a chance for some creativity.
It's no secret we're likely to have a coaching change next season. Here's the surprise, it's you! You don't have to be a former coach...your ideas can be as whacky as you wish...mine are out there for sure.
How do you handle the first month on the job? What do you do to set the tone, so to speak? What do you do to put your thumbprint on the organization?
Here's where I start...
I open with my speech to the fans in my first press conference. I promise them they will have a team that will take pride in the City of Cleveland and the loyal fans who spend their hard earned money on the Browns year in and year out. Taking a page out of Tressel's book, I promise them they will be proud of the team when they play Pittsburgh in X days.
In my speech to the team, I echo those sentiments as well. I tell them they're professionals and grown men and I will treat them as such, but with great power of being a pro athlete comes great responsibility. I set up a leadership council who will self-police the locker room. On offense, the leadership is the offensive line (surprise! since they're the unselfish ones and not the stars, now they're the ones in control). Defensively it's the linebackers because I believe good linebacker play is the heart of every good defense (and I say that as a former DT).
I give them all The History of the Browns DVD. I tell them to watch it and write down their thoughts after watching it. They don't know this now but I'll randomly select a few players to state their thoughts to the rest of the team.
I also give them DVD's of all the Browns/Steelers games under the Romeo Crennel era. I make them sit and think about how they play. I want them to see the empty stands in Cleveland Browns Stadium...I want them to see those towels waving in that other stadium. I'll never refer to that other team by name. I want to instill hatred into my players. Brainwash them if I have to.
During our OTA's, one OTA a week will be held specifically for beating Pittsburgh. One minicamp session will be dedicated to it as well. One training camp practice per week will be dedicated to it.
As for offensive coordinators...I'd hire an experienced guy like a Scott Linehan type. Defensively? I'd hire Dick LeBeau's star pupil...whoever he is.
Bottom line is this team is going to take pride in the city of Cleveland and the Pittsburgh rivalry, so help me God. Now...keep in mind I have no real coaching experience so these ideas run the distinct possibility of imploding in real life. But...it's a great thought.
So...how would you approach this?
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I don't address the fans, beyond the "I'm glad to be here" press conference.
I don't try to force "This is Cleveland!" down any players throats. They don't give a damn what city they are playing in.
I tell them either they produce, or I will find someone that will.
I bench Braylon.
That's all for now.
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Oh, and I wouldn't waste a single day on "beating Pittsburgh", until Pittsburgh week. If we go 17-2 including playoffs, winning the Super Bowl, with 2 losses to Pittsburgh in the regular season. I'm happy with it.
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Normally most coaches take the blame for losses... What if a coach took a different approach and called out guys...
"If Braylon would have caught that pass.... we probably would have won the game"
"If Jamal Lewis could have gotten more yards per carry, we could have killed the clock more."
Wouldn't that make the players want to do better? Or would it only get them to start pointing fingers as well?
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I don't address the fans, beyond the "I'm glad to be here" press conference.
I don't try to force "This is Cleveland!" down any players throats. They don't give a damn what city they are playing in.
I tell them either they produce, or I will find someone that will.
I bench Braylon.
That's all for now.
Exactly.
Hoorah stuff might work in jr. high, but not in the nfl.......not simply by itself, anyway.
If I'm the new coach, I take the players I have and I coach them. Defensivley, I show them the proper techniques for tackling. Then I show them video of players just hitting and now wrapping up, and missing tackles.
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I don't try to force "This is Cleveland!" down any players throats. They don't give a damn what city they are playing in.
I completely disagree with you here. I think that players absolutely need to understand that "This is Cleveland". They might not care what city they're playing in when they get here but they sure as heck need to understand it when they've been here. It builds team identity and as guys like Edwards have proved, if you don't fit in with the Cleveland mentality, you're not going to make it long without feeling like an outcast.
I guarantee you that, for example, when players go to the more successful franchise next door, they learn "This is Pittsburgh" pretty darn quick. They sure play like it. This is a city with rich football tradition and a blue collar identity. That needs to be understood right from the get-go IMO. Heck, that's one of the problems with the current bunch we have... they don't seem to understand what it means to play tough like a Brown.
Until we do, we'll never win.
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I hold 3 a day practices everyday for a week and the last practice is focused strictly on fundamentals, when they are dog tired to simulate the 4th quarter. Route running, catching, tackling, blocking...etc. Until they can show they can do it at a consistent basis. Then I back off a little and cut them a little slack. Then if they start screwing it up again they go back to 3 a days.
Attitude reflects leadership. If I want them to be hard workers then im gonna work them hard.
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Then one of your star players gets hurt, and is out for the season. Next thing you know, the fans are already booing you and looking for your replacement. 
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Mike Tomlin worked his players butts off during training camp. Guy's had minor injuries, players were complaining, fans were complaining.
Don't think any of them are complaining now.
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Normally most coaches take the blame for losses... What if a coach took a different approach and called out guys...
"If Braylon would have caught that pass.... we probably would have won the game"
"If Jamal Lewis could have gotten more yards per carry, we could have killed the clock more."
Wouldn't that make the players want to do better? Or would it only get them to start pointing fingers as well?
I think this would be the definition of "losing the lockerroom." If your boss called you out in public, how would you feel?
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I believe Romeo has has informed the players about past browns players and teams, via videos. I remember braylon commenting about how he was unaware of past browns great players. this is all and good, but this isn't why we're losing year after year.
If I was introduced, I wouldn't make any guarantees about wins and losses, but i would let the fans know the number 1 goal is to win the division each year. you can't get to the playoffs without playing well inside the division. I would let them know what type of identity we would have. that's where romeo has failed. we don't do anything well.
as far as the team, I would manage them according to the roster. if they were a younger group like ours, I would ride them hard in practice. they havn't accomplished anything as a group. no playoff apperances, or division titles. if they were a more establised team, I would be less aggressive. I would have a no-nonsense personality, similar to parcells and belichik. if you break team rules, make bone-headed mistakes, you would be fined/benched/cut. even for the stars. yea you treat them differently to an extent, but if they acted up like plax, edwards, winslow, etc, you wouldn't be on my team for long. I would want strong leaders similar to what the patriots have on their team, even if they're less talented. smart, diciplined, hard-working players.
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First id give cribbs a quarter at qb. If he bombs before a quarter then so be it. Replace with bruce if cribbs blows and then....hmm. Id really hope the first two would get something goin. Second we`d blitz all game. If we get beat on blitzes then its all the same anyways. Teams drive on us anyway. As long as we hassle the qb then we have a chance. 3rd. If braylon drops one then he gets the bench for a quarter. Id try sanders more because steptoe has no ability to block as a reciever. How bout we just go 4 wide the whole game. We cant run so we might as well just keep the other team from playing smashmouth with us! All we have to do is say they win at that but guess what? we are playing a different game! Cribbs(if not at qb) edwards sanders and donte (rucker if cribbs is qb). Harrison and wright in the backfield. id try ever combination of linebacker till we found something that works. Maybe a lineman in the middle linebacker position next to dq. We gotta get some beef in there! 
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Normally most coaches take the blame for losses... What if a coach took a different approach and called out guys...
"If Braylon would have caught that pass.... we probably would have won the game"
"If Jamal Lewis could have gotten more yards per carry, we could have killed the clock more."
Wouldn't that make the players want to do better? Or would it only get them to start pointing fingers as well?
I think this would be the definition of "losing the lockerroom." If your boss called you out in public, how would you feel?
I would feel pissed, hate my boss, and do my job right so he wouldn't yell at me again.
Here is the thing, the coach isn't their to be the player's best buddy or father, he's there to win games. Step on some toes if he has to, console if he has to, and motivate when he needs to.
We haven't had a coach in so long that people forget what they should be like, it seems.
you had a good run Hank.
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I would feel pissed, hate my boss, and do my job right so he wouldn't yell at me again.
Here is the thing, the coach isn't their to be the player's best buddy or father, he's there to win games. Step on some toes if he has to, console if he has to, and motivate when he needs to.
We haven't had a coach in so long that people forget what they should be like, it seems.
That's ridiculous....it's one thing to call out a player....even to put blame on a player for a team loss...but, you never, ever, ever, ever EVER call out a player in front of the media/fans.
This is something that stays in the lockeroom. To put it anywhere else is asking for the Jerry Jones/Marion Barber situation x10
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First id give cribbs a quarter at qb. If he bombs before a quarter then so be it. Replace with bruce if cribbs blows and then....hmm. Id really hope the first two would get something goin.
Second we`d blitz all game. If we get beat on blitzes then its all the same anyways. Teams drive on us anyway. As long as we hassle the qb then we have a chance.
3rd. If braylon drops one then he gets the bench for a quarter. Id try sanders more because steptoe has no ability to block as a reciever.
How bout we just go 4 wide the whole game. We cant run so we might as well just keep the other team from playing smashmouth with us! All we have to do is say they win at that but guess what? we are playing a different game! Cribbs(if not at qb) edwards sanders and donte (rucker if cribbs is qb). Harrison and wright in the backfield.
I thought this was a great thread, until I read this post. 
I think I would shoot myself if you ever to become the HC of the Browns, or if someone with your ideas were to become the HC.
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No big speeches here. I would simply say we will have a team that plays hard, and if they don't, I will build one that does.
On O...I would cut all fullbacks or reassign them to the TE position and install a 2 TE O. The TE's would be hybrid TEs....much like Winslow and Rucker...I don't care if they can't block all that well because they aren't here to be blockers, they are here to attack the defensive secondary.
Four and five guys in patterns is going to force teams in to a smaller, quicker D..and that's what I would do...shoot...I might even have a gameplan with no running the ball except when we get inside the 5
I would get a quick multi-purpose back...forget the big lumbering backs...don't need it...if I need a half yard on the goal line, I will put my NT in the game....I want the back to have speed and quickness...someone to stretch any backer who might be assigned to cover him...when I think RB, I think about a guy like Joseph Addai....in this draft...maybe Moreno.
That is my north coast offense. I don't buy this you have to run the ball stuff because it is Cleveland....has it worked so far??
On D...I always like the way the Raiders played D back in the day...always aggressive, somewhat edgy..even borderline dirty....always hitting maybe just a fraction late...some games you get away with it...some games you get called, so you have to back off a little...at any rate..forget all the talk about maintaining gap integrity...shoot some darn gaps and make some plays.....IMO big plays against you don't hurt you as much as long, drawn out drives against you...that saps the energy and desire out of a defense...sack the darn qb and get off the field.
A great D starts with the corners..you have to have 2 cover corners to be able to do some of the other things...playing zone means you have to put 6, maybe 7 of your defenders in to a submissive posture....that doesn't dictate anything...I want all 11 of my defenders to have a common goal....getting to the football on every play...swarm like a pack of wild dogs on the kill.
Unlike the O, where scheme and plan do play a big role....D is more about attitude. That doesn't mean you don't pay your due diligence in your defensive planning, but nearly all of the great D's in the league didn't attain that status by planning their way to that level...they willed their way to that level.
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That is my north coast offense. I don't buy this you have to run the ball stuff because it is Cleveland....has it worked so far??
I don't really disagree with you, however.... We haven't had the personnel of a strong rushing game since our return. We've had splashes of it, but nothing sustained...
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Some interesting stuff here.. I'll stay away from Xs and Os since I think you play to your strengths at the time, whatever they might be.. but as I build my team over the first couple years, I'm building the OL and the defensive front 7 first. Quote:
I also give them DVD's of all the Browns/Steelers games under the Romeo Crennel era. I make them sit and think about how they play. I want them to see the empty stands in Cleveland Browns Stadium...I want them to see those towels waving in that other stadium. I'll never refer to that other team by name. I want to instill hatred into my players. Brainwash them if I have to.
This I disagree with. I show them as much positive as I can, some Jim Brown games, maybe the Jets playoff game in '86 I think it was, us pounding the Steelers in '02.. I don't reinforce that this is a losing franchise, I reinforce that it has the capability of being a winning franchise. I show them how the fans go absolutely NUTS over guys who play hard and compete, not how the fans walk out when you lose.. my first few months are POSITIVE, POSITIVE, POSITIVE. You have to think like a winner, act like a winner, believe like a winner, compete like a winner.. and you don't achieve that by showing them Browns teams losing.
Then I explain my philosophy on sports in general which is, play hard, play smart. I explain to them that bad throws will happen, dropped passes will happen, missed tackles will happen, get back up and make the next play then work harder in practice to fix whatever you might be doing wrong to cause those mistakes. What I won't tolerate is mental mistakes. If you're job is to pick up Troy Polamalu on the blitz and he gets the sack because he just beats you, I can live with that, we'll work on your technique... if you're job is to pick up Troy Polamalu on the blitz and he gets the sack because you didn't know the play and went out into the pattern instead of blocking, you might sit for a while.
I would stress that you WILL PLAY HARD on every play from the snap to the whistle, if you don't then I'll find somebody that will. Nobody is bigger than the team.
I would work to develop leaders in the lockerroom.. leaders are not born, they are made and I would make some. With the understanding that there is more than one way to lead...
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A couple responses and then a few ideas. Clutch, IIRC, the CBA would never allow 3 a day practices. Peen, you have to run the ball. The Run n Shoot proved that, while exciting, it doesn't win consistently. A good DC can stop the gimmicks, but can't stop being simply outplayed physically. Now, if/when I'm hired (LOL), the first thing I would do is get some proven assts on the staff. I would add a couple of rookie assts, however. I would immediately offer Joe J. and Willie McG jobs as WR coach and LB coach. No one would be more respected than those two in the locer room. I then make sure that I talk to each player one on one. I crtique them individually on their performance last season and explain what is expected of them. I make the necessary adjustments to attitudes before the season starts. I then go out and hire a sports psychologist for BE. I then look at the personnel with Savage and explain exactly what I need to complete the team and work with him on prioritizing and obtaining that. Oh, and I also make sure that DTI is started back up for training camp. 
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Then you hire me to run the draft
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Between you and Eo, your picks for the last few years have panned out better than our GM's... Not talking out of may ass here but it is true... And sad... 
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No comments on those who have Opined on their direction. Speeches can't be written and insincere they must always come from the heart in football especially directed to the team...to the fans. Sure a canned speech is likely understood.
Me...first task would be to bury myself in the Film room and Assess the Players...individually and the Asst. Coaching staff.
Then I would meet with Savage and get his input of the same process and see if we are on the same page.
Next I would meet with my entire staff one by one and interview them, ask them questions and get feedback on why this was done and so forth.
I would then keep whomever I thought is worthy and who I feel would be loyal to my program and able to convey it best to the players. Basically the staff that are Willing and Able - those with philosophies of their own that just don't mesh with mine will be given the door. Those who are not Able will be given the door.
Then my next task is to fill in the voids of the Staff including a Strong right hand man that I can lean on and trust. I want to delegate...but I want all those to be on my Page, My Wave length of what I want to build here.
Character...football character not the goody two shoes kind of character. Oh sure I don't won't Felons - I'm talking about Disciplined Meaness and arogance!
I'm a fanatic on perfection and always strive for perfection and never be satisfied for anything less...this is my character...this is the character I want the coaching staff to permeate...this is what I want my players character to become.
Well I can write a book if you all want me to and go into details but the speeches will come later and I will let the Time, Place dictate to me cause unless that is in the right Time n Place the words will not go to the heart.
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I stress playing hard and leaving nothing on the field. I make sure that everyone knows what they are supposed to do and that they NEVER make mental mistakes. I have BE get help for his ego. I take emails from fans and listen to their suggestions. Anything I can do to help the fan base that isn't stupid, I do.
I preach physical football. I hire Willie, Big Ted, and Joe J. to my staff. I surround myself with guys who know a lot about football and have strong opinions.
I hire Eo, Toad, Vers, Attack, CoachB, DnD, ddubia, and Clem as consultants/advisors/coaches. I got my strong opinions. 
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First thing I do as the new HC.... Update my resume! Just kidding
I don't call out the players in public.. the only people that satisfies is some fans.. you'll have an equal number of them calling you a baffoon for doing it in public... servres no purpose and has no real value....IMO
While I won't call them out in public, I ain't thier daddy either... They'll know I am not happy when they look at the list starters this coming sunday and find thier name on the bench somewhere.. regardless of thier name or draft status or FA status.. Oh,, the fans will know also.
I'd understand that from the beginning, I only have one boss.. Randy Lerner. I would want to please the fans, but in all honesty, if I win, I'll be accepted... I honestly don't care about being beloved. I honestly don't care about being a quote machine and I don't care about throwing "Macho" at the press everyday.
The players would understand from Day One,, They may have position coaches,, But I'm the boss... I'm the man ultimatly in charge of if they play this Sunday or not.
They would understand that if they underachieve, they will sit regardless of thier status.... They will know that the only guarantee they have that they will play, is how well they did in practice... Practice well, and hard and you get your shot to prove what you can do in a game. No free rides. But everyone gets a shot if they perform well in practice.
I would insist on incentive laden contracts whenever possible. 50k bonus if you make the probowl,, but to make the probowl you gotta play, and to play, you gotta prove you have it in Practice.
That's some of the stuff I would bring....
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I will bite. I like the idea.
1) I am a rahrah guy; the corny approach I have to the GAME, of Football when it had heroes (I am old and gray-just checked), those still matter. I would connect the "Don't give a damn" types like BE (or not enough) with players to whom it did. I see teams pumped up, and we are flat. I prefer pumped up. I would regularly demand PRIDE; tell them, show them, require of them.
2) I would promise the fans different, in hopes of better. I would share what will be different. Fan enthusiasm has been trashed, taken for granted, and callously expected. Browns fans have been treated like an obedient, rabid herd that will always be there, blind and mindlessly supportive, a commodity to be prostituted; I hate some of the extreme commercialization at Berea and the stadium. Some twerp going to say "It is a fact of the matter, it is life in the Bigs" and so it must be. I still hate it, oppose it, and wish this Browns group would start some serious FAN worship. I would like a little appreciation after the dung I have waded through almost every Monday morning at work. Sell the fans, because they can help to solve the team problem of PRIDE, and restore tradition.
3) Simple message in our house: If you can't play, you can't stay. As much as possible, if you are on the roster, you contribute in some capacity most games. Not here to be a meal warehouse or fill up the jet. IF you are here, you play. And we all better be better. Can't cover? Block? Refuse to tackle? Go. Get hungry PLAYERS in the lockker room. We seem to have a number who refuse to play to level, and they aren't very excited about being a BRown. They can take a long walk on the Big Pond out back.
4) I would demand of coaches much, much more. I think this staff has proven to be the crippler of young adults; passed popularity in spades. Lost out on the effective coaching & teaching end. Badly. Regularly. Consistently.
5) I would demand schemes thatare aggressive on offense, especially passing, and a 43 defense. We do not have any business losing more games with that. We blitz, we attack via the air, some misdirection, and a different running set. Our lead block stinks often, the swing to the FB sucks, and we don't go outside. As a coach, i want some guidance about what a good game is. Obviously rings on your fingers and bells up your nose are decidedly NOT NFL resume qualifications.
6) Learn from my mistakes. I would want to know as much as possible, or to a degree of some sort, about why some didn't make it as head coaches. And try not to repeat it. Don't coach my beloved franchise like a dog to vomit re-visiting mistakes. Lerner needs to indicate expectations.
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If I were named head coach, I'd gut my assistant staff and fill it with guys that have experience and know how to draw up a good gameplan. I'd go back to a balanced offense because I realize how futile pass first football is in Cleveland winter weather. We'd switch to a 4-3 and I'd speak directly with Savage to make sure we're on the exact same page regarding personnel. Having the coaching staff and GM disjointed as they have been is a sure way to lose. We'd build the team together and I'd demand some input on the 53.
I'd let the players know who they play for. They play for the organization and their fellow team, but they also play for the fans and the city, something this current administration seems to have lost. If the fans don't have their back and buy tickets and merchandise, they don't get their paychecks, and I'd make sure, while they're free to ignore fan opinion, that they remember who really pays the bills. No big heads in my organization.
I'd make sure they know the rich history of the team, the city, and its tradition. I'd emphasize the loyalty and dedication of the fanbase and I'd educate them on the greatness of Browns past. There's a reason why people who come from Cleveland love playing for us and no one else gets it... it's a connection with the city, former players, great teams and hardnosed football. Once they understand and embrace that, they can start playing Cleveland Browns football.
Then, I'd gather them together and tell them how things are going to be.. I'd let them know that I'm not there to coddle them and tell them how great they are, I'm there to get the most out of them. There would be no room for excuses, only personal responsibility. I won't call them out in public (that's just stupid) but I'd have no qualms about letting it lose privately. I'd tell them that performance is going to be rewarded above all. Starters that are not capable of playing up to snuff will be replaced. If you're a great player that's struggling, I won't bench you so long as you're busting your butt to get better. If you aren't, I'm sitting you for someone that does and I won't think twice.
Then, I'll talk to every single player individually and tell them where I think their game is and where it ought to be. I'd let them know the reason why I think they aren't there yet and with many players, it's because of a lack of hard work. If they don't want to fix things and are content where they're at, I'll find someone else who will. I can't win with players who don't care.
Hard work, dedication, focus, toughness, physicality, effort, responsibility... those are some of the trademarks of Cleveland Browns football and that's exactly what I want to bring back to this team.
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To help gain a better homefield advantage, I tell the people doing the music in the stadium to play Hell's Bells every third down to encourage the crowd to get up and make some noise.
Every time the Browns get a first down, the 300 "hoo hoo hoo" plays (it sounds like a dog barking...and I've noticed Browns fans have been doing it this year).
Oh and more Hang On Sloopy. I've noticed that's the song that the crowd loves and participates with the most.
Oh and the music is so loud the stadium shakes, especially at the beginning of Hell's Bells.
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Congratulations! You're the new coach of the Browns! What do you do?
I cry, then I ask myself how the hell I got into this position.
Next, I make sure I save as much of my contract as I can because I'm gonna get run out of town in no time.
Browns is the Browns
... there goes Joe Thomas, the best there ever was in this game.
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I guess the first thing I would do is serve notice that everyone must perform or they will sit. It may hurt the team to play Steptoe over Braylon but I would give someone who is giving their all a chance to do that on Sundays if the guy in front is just going through the motions.
My first season may be chaotic but I would set the tone immediately with a meeting and then with off season camps. Give me your best or be demoted. Mistakes, guys will have bad practices or plays, that I won't hold over their head, but lack of desire I would.
Any airing of dirty laundry, see K2, or BE., would be a "ride the pine" fine. Maybe for a quarter or so at the first instance, after that it would be halves and games. Be a part of the solution or sit.
No one's job is a lock. From Steptoe to Joe T., everyone must earn that first string position and play to keep it.
Schematically, On offense, I would hire a new coordinator. I want to run the ball when I want and be able to pick apart a defense when it comes to passing. I like play action passes, I like quick screens, but to get the defense to stop stuffing the box, I need to attack their secondary relentlessly. No three step drops, five steps and fire10-12 yards.
On defense, again, a new coordinator. We keep the 3-4 and bring the heat. Blitz, stunt, slant, safety blitzes . . . come at them from all angles.
Also, they need to learn to tackle, and tackle low, wrap up the legs. I would make that a priority. I also like Peen's idea of aggression.
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I post a few things in the locker room. Our training camp jerseys will sport these same things.
1. one word "ACCOUNTABILITY" I make it known that regardless of talent, regardless of draft position. You produce or you watch.
2. Our division record in the last 9 years
3. Our record v. Pittsburgh the last 9 years.
These are 3 things i want prominantly displayed about the team. Because all three of these things have been unacceptable as of late, and unebelievably poor.
On offense...I forget players like Winslow and Braylon. I tell em they are going to follow what is said by me, and me alone. You are no longer superstars, youre not pro-bowlers, and you play for a losing team. Check your Ego at the door. We're a workman's team now. If youre a poor blocker? you better learn to be a good one. QB, RB, WR, TE, i dont care....you will know how to block...and block efficiently.
I look to find a RB like Jason Wright..check, give me a workman who can block. I find another that is quick and a change of pace, check hi Jerome. Then i find an every down back that is going to work hard every play. Jamal? no thanks...I know youve been good, but you tip-toe now. That doesnt work for me. Make a decision and go, dont wait.
I look to find a right side to my line. I love that you work hard Hank, but youre struggling. we need a right side. Draft me some phil.
WRs...i look for guys who can catch, run routes, and find gaps in zones. Steve Smith (GMEN) is a guy i look for. I look for wideouts that get open, and dont celebrate first downs. Sorry Ocho Cinco, not here.
TEs...I think i keep what I have...we have talent, but Dinkins needs to learn to catch better. I know you can block, catch something.
On Defense...I find guys that will go all out, and arent afraid to mix it up. Kam...get tougher. Shaun Rogers, Shaun Smith, Corey Williams, Sean Jones, Brodney Pool, Qwell, EW, #22...i think your jobs are safe. I dont say that out loud, but these guys compete every week. These guys go all out every game. The rest of the guys on our D need a gut check.
I think we keep the 3-4, and our defense will watch tape of the Steelers, Ravens, and Cowboys, and Chargers under Schottenheimer. This is how our defense will look from now on.
We will employ a blitzing scheme. No more rush 3. Its nice that Rogers and Smith can push back their OL, but if youve no one forcing the QB to step in the pocket...he can just take a 7 step drop and have nooooooooooo pressure. a 7 step drop should = LB hit. regardless. We need pass rushers to do their job.
Josh Cribbs...i love that you can return kicks...you have a new job too. RB. Lower your shoulders and learn how to take a handoff. Flash Package has shown me that youre dangerous with the ball in your hand. I want you in the backfield. Learn how to block, and learn how to catch out of the backfield. Youre valuable.
The rest...I want guys coming to tryouts that say team.
Our Locker room will have 4 words.
Cleveland Browns, Team, Accountability. Teams win rings, players go to Pro Bowls. Also...i instruct our GM that our players' contracts will not be incentive laden based on stats. Strictly Ws, and playing time. Will it make his job tougher? yea, but thats how things will be done in Cleveland. We worry about wins, not stats.
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It has to start somehow
What better place than here?
What better time than now?"
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I post a few things in the locker room. Our training camp jerseys will sport these same things.
1. one word "ACCOUNTABILITY" I make it known that regardless of talent, regardless of draft position. You produce or you watch.
2. Our division record in the last 9 years
3. Our record v. Pittsburgh the last 9 years.
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Make everyone accountable and sign this guy: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3775006Tuesday's recognition of Albert Haynesworth as one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL could come at a steep price for the Tennessee Titans. When Haynesworth was named to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday, it triggered a clause in his contract guaranteeing he can become an unrestricted free agent after this season. The Titans had agreed to four conditions under which they would agree not to place the franchise player tag on Haynesworth. A second straight Pro Bowl appearance was one of those four triggers. That doesn't mean Haynesworth is automatically out the door: The Titans still have exclusive negotiating rights with him until Feb. 27. But he's free to talk to other teams after that date. Haynesworth's agent, Chad Speck, said now is not the time to discuss his client's future, according to The (Nashville) Tennessean. NFL.com Video Watch highlights from the Houston Texans' 13-12 win over the Tennessee Titans. "I am just excited for Albert that he made the Pro Bowl and he is certainly deserving of it,'' Speck said, according to the report. "Right now I know he is clearly focused on trying to get healthy and making it back for the playoff run. I think the contract stuff will take care of itself at the end of the season.'' Haynesworth made his case for a spot in the Pro Bowl with a team-high 8.5 sacks and 75 tackles this season. He sprained his knee on Sunday and will miss the Titans' final two regular-season games, but is expected to return for the playoffs. Haynesworth, 27, would likely draw great interest in the free-agent market. The 6-foot-6, 320-pound defensive tackle has 91 tackles and 14.5 sacks in the past two years. In seven NFL seasons, all in Tennessee, he has 271 career tackles -- 199 of them solo -- and 24 sacks.
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I crawl under my desk and suck my thumb.
For the next couple of games I put Cribbs at QB and Sean Rogers at RB and let him punish anyone who tries and tackle him.
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Hmmm, interesting. Sounds like fun - I'll play:
First, I'm meeting with my scouts. My message: "I need linebackers and pass rushers, above anything else. On offense, the right side of our line is a mess. Brady Quinn should only be looking at pass targets, not blood-thirsty defenders. Mr. Lewis (Jamal) turns 30 in August. An upgraded backup will be needed. At some point, we're going to have to throw the ball. We have the passer, comprende'?" We need quality and depth; make it happen.
Next, the position coaches will be interviewed individually to asses their ability to teach. Those that remain will be expected to do just that - TEACH! How to tackle (strong emphasis here), ball security, the blocking and catching techniques and any of the other basic skills they (the players) should have already learned and/or may have forgotten.
My next meeting is with the coordinators. No more 3-4 defense, and we WILL be efficient and unpredictable on offense.
I have a one-on-one meeting with each player that I plan to keep. After each meeting, each of those players will know what is expected of them. They will also know that while I am not here to babysit, coddle or hold their hands, I am a man, just as they are and always have an open door and ear to them. Any player falling short of that (injury notwithstanding) is UNACCEPTABLE.
Hey, it's a start 
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3) Simple message in our house: If you can't play, you can't stay. As much as possible, if you are on the roster, you contribute in some capacity most games.
it's not our bit players-they contribute! it's the so-called superstars!
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i vote for the aggressive offense; likewise defense-as that old NFL film says "a bunch of rabid dogs.." go down fighting; screw the "prevent defense"!
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First id give cribbs a quarter at qb. If he bombs before a quarter then so be it. Replace with bruce if cribbs blows and then....hmm. Id really hope the first two would get something goin.
Second we`d blitz all game. If we get beat on blitzes then its all the same anyways. Teams drive on us anyway. As long as we hassle the qb then we have a chance.
3rd. If braylon drops one then he gets the bench for a quarter. Id try sanders more because steptoe has no ability to block as a reciever.
How bout we just go 4 wide the whole game. We cant run so we might as well just keep the other team from playing smashmouth with us! All we have to do is say they win at that but guess what? we are playing a different game! Cribbs(if not at qb) edwards sanders and donte (rucker if cribbs is qb). Harrison and wright in the backfield.
I thought this was a great thread, until I read this post.
I think I would shoot myself if you ever to become the HC of the Browns, or if someone with your ideas were to become the HC.
Ok maybe things are going just the way you want them? 
I`m good with Baker... Playoffs is good enough for me.
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I am so happy some of you are not the new coach of the Browns. I am seeing some crazy not well thought out tactics on here. Unreal....LMAO!
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Sounds like alot of 3 and outs if you ask me. So where is the physical part of wearing down a defense occur?
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"1. one word "ACCOUNTABILITY" I make it known that regardless of talent, regardless of draft position. You produce or you watch."
Sorry we are talking football...even intelligent football players when in football mode get into a Neanderthal state of mind. You want to build the team around a 6 SYLLABLE word??? Its a sport built on one syllable words. Fight!, Kill! Hit! It can only go as High as 3...Dah-Mi-Nate! 
Defense wins championships. Watson play your butt off!
Go Browns!
CHRIST HAS RISEN!
GM Strong! & Stay safe everyone!
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ha...ok, ill change it from accountability to "Do Work Son"
"It has to start somewhere
It has to start somehow
What better place than here?
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