Mangini Could Be Two and Done
The Cleveland Browns hired Eric Mangini as head coach to bring discipline, along with winning seasons. If Mangini doesn’t perform right out of the blocks, then it will be a short stay for him in Cleveland.
Mangini’s contract is for four years, according to ESPN.com. Most coaches are given three years, but Mangini’s situation is completely different.
Mangini was given a lot of power, because he was hired first. So, he recommended his close longtime friend George Kokinis. So, that means the two are on equal level when it comes to power within the team.
Ultimately, the two answer to owner Randy Lerner. That is not good, because soon as things go bad on the team Kokinis and Mangini will be blaming each other to save their skin.
The fact of the matter is that the Browns have a lot of talent on both the offense and the defense. The most important decision that Mangini will face wll be at quarterback.
The Browns have a young quarterback in Brady Quinn and a young veteran in Derek Anderson. Mangini defered to training camp to make a decision, so he can make a decision base on their performance in practice and in preseason games.
Simply, Mangini’s fate rests in the hands of his quarterbacks, because if they fail then Mangini will have also failed.