Should Cleveland Browns fans be happy that Eric Mangini is the new head coach?

I want a Superbowl win for the Cleveland Browns. Is this the man who can deliver it?Should Cleveland Browns fans be happy that Eric Mangini is the new head coach?
As a fellow Browns fan, I am happy with this selection. As most Browns fan (includding myself) and our owner wanted a head coach with past experience he was thst most logical choice. Coaches like Shannahan, Holmgren, and Cowher are the top 3 choices on the market but none showed interest in coaching especially in Cleveland. Furthermore, second time head coaches have a very good success rate in the NFL so hopefully he has learned from his past mistakes.



I think the main reason why this might be a good hire for the Browns is the fact that Mangini had 2 winning seasons in NY out of the 3 he was there. He would have had a winning season and probably won the division if Brett Farve didn't sabotage. Also, the skeptical NY media appreciated him along with his players and most fans.



Also, it looks like Manginia already knows what he wants and what we need. With him coming we wil be able to keep the 3-4 defense along with bringing Rex Ryan to be the defensive coordinator. This will hopefully tranform our passive defense into an aggresive and blitzing style the 3-4 should bring. On the offensive side, Mangini wants to bring over some of his Jets assistants to run the west coast system similar to Brady Quinn's style at Notre Dame.



I'm not saying this is greatest hire in the history of sports, but Lerner could have hired alot worse.
Kinda doubt it, hasn't happened yet in 80 years, I don't see the Browns winning the Super Bowl ever, not until they want to spend the money required to win a SB. Other than Kellen Winslow I don't see any talent on that team.....offense or defense.Should Cleveland Browns fans be happy that Eric Mangini is the new head coach?
If I was a Browns fan, I'd be happy about a new coach. You have good players so it must be the coaching. Although I seriously believe someone paid Braylon Edwards to drop balls. There was one game I was watching about mid-season where he caught a ball in the endzone and it looked like he had it between his arm and chest, then when he went to put his other hand on it to secure it, it looked like he pushed on the top of the ball so it would slip out and it did. I've never seen a NFL reciever (especially one of his caliber) have that much control of a ball and drop it without being touched.
Browns fans should be happy about anything that's new.
No,



Give him 3 years and he'll be out like Lance Bass.
Enjoy Mediocrity. He will be fired in a few years. To brooke why would Rex Ryan leave many head coaching opportunities and a defensive coordinator position with the Ravens behind to be the Browns defensive coordinator?
Eric Mangini couldn't deliver pizza's for dominoes never mind a superbowl for the browns.
I think he's walking into a good situation. The Browns have some good young offensive talent with Brady, Winslow, and Edwards when he's not dropping the ball.



His biggest issue will be to upgrade their defense. There will be a lot of good defensive free agent players in 2009 they could go after. In addition to that the Browns will get the 4th pick in the draft.



As for a Super Bowl? Who knows? They should however have much better record in 2009 having finished 4-12 this year. Their schedule should be fairly easy in 2009.
Cleveland should be happy with Eric Mangini was the new head coach. He comes from the Bellichek school of coaching much like Crennal, but he's the so-called Mangenius. Mangini should be able to further the development of Brady Quinn who is already the face of a franchise in need of an identity.



I feel that the situation with Cleveland will be better than Mangini's situation with the Jets. Cleveland has more talent, and Mangini is going to have to find a way to create some positive chemistry. Can he help Brady Quinn become a leader? Maybe...



The one knock I will give to a Superbowl win in Cleveland and Mangini is that his defenses have not faired so well. Cleveland does run a 3-4 much like the Jets 3-4, but obviously Mangini doesn't focus on defense to win games. His mentality has to change or he needs to hire a PROVEN defensive coordinator.



I don't think this team will win the Superbowl anytime soon, but there are a lot of pieces in place that could lead to one maybe in the next decade or so.
idk should we?
Eric Mangini is a good but safe choice. Owner Lerner didn't want a coordinator or college head coach to be the Browns head coach. He wanted someone with experience who's long-term. I liked the idea of hiring Marty Schottenheimer but I'm sure his age and health were a concern for the owner.



The question is: Couldn't the Browns wait until Shanahan returns from vacation or Cowher changes his mind? You would think it's a matter of being patient for the best candidate BUT...



The reason why teams fire and hire head coaches right after the regular season is staffing... Mangini has reportedly hired his offensive and defensive coordinators already. Right now, he can pick whoever he wants from non-playoff teams. He's restricted to not hiring playoff team coaches, but why would they come to Cleveland unless it's a promotion?



Remember when Romeo Crennel got hired after the Super Bowl? He ended up hiring an inexperienced Mo Carthon as offensive coordinator, a job way over his head. His staffing hires were hurried...



The Browns have good or promising offensive talent at critical positions to work from. Their defense needs a lot of work... The Browns are in better position today to succeed than 2005 when Crennel was hired but they still need more talent.