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Browns eye Oregon coach Kelly
fox ^ | Jan 2, 2013 2:26 PM ET

Posted on 01/02/2013 1:37:31 PM PST by BenLurkin

According to several reports, Cleveland's CEO Joe Banner is in Arizona and intends to interview Kelly, who is preparing the Ducks to play in Thursday's Fiesta Bowl. Kelly has been courted by NFL teams in the past and came close to taking Tampa Bay's job last year. Kelly has deflected questions about a possible jump to the pros, saying he's focused on finishing his fourth season at Oregon.

Kelly's fast-paced offensive system is intriguing to the Browns, who fired Pat Shurmur earlier this week. New England coach Bill Belichick consulted Kelly this summer and has incorporated aspects of Oregon's up-tempo game into the Patriots offense.

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1 posted on 01/02/2013 1:37:36 PM PST by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

I no longer pay attention to the Browns.

So, what “rebuilding year” is this, number 32?


2 posted on 01/02/2013 1:46:29 PM PST by chrisser (Senseless legislation does nothing to solve senseless violence.)
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To: BenLurkin
Checked your profile. Beautiful performance of "May it Be".
3 posted on 01/02/2013 1:48:56 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter (Hope and Change has become Attack and Obfuscate.)
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To: BenLurkin

If I had my druthers either Marty Schottenheimner or Bill Cowher would be my choice.


4 posted on 01/02/2013 1:56:14 PM PST by Cyman
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To: Cyman

Marty had his shot with the Browns. I’d like to see Lovie Smith coaching them next year.


5 posted on 01/02/2013 1:59:00 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both)
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To: BenLurkin
To be successful with Oregon's fast paced style in the NFL, I suspect an offensive line with NFL size but much more depth than typical will be needed to keep the offensive line fresh.
6 posted on 01/02/2013 2:01:27 PM PST by fso301
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To: BenLurkin

I like Chip alot in Oregon. Please don’t go Chip.


7 posted on 01/02/2013 2:31:54 PM PST by showme_the_Glory (ILLEGAL: prohibited by law. ALIEN: Owing political allegiance to another country or government)
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To: fso301

I just don’t see it working.


8 posted on 01/02/2013 2:38:53 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both)
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To: BenLurkin

Not happening.


9 posted on 01/02/2013 3:08:06 PM PST by darkangel82
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I just don’t see it working.

I agree but the only chance I see for it happening is with a very deep offensive line.

10 posted on 01/02/2013 4:09:11 PM PST by fso301
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