Daily Dawg Tags: Browns coaching search rolls along
By Thomas Moore
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Cleveland Browns:
Cleveland Browns working through hiring process
"The Cleveland Browns are taking their time hiring their next head a coach, a process that is causing stress for some people."
Cleveland Browns: Why be petty with former coaches?
"The Cleveland Browns reportedly will not be going out of their way to help their former coaches network for new jobs. Why do they need to be so petty?"
Browns coaching search lacking excitement
"Cleveland Browns fans do not have much to get excited about during another search for a head coach."
Browns, Giants both interested in Hue Jackson (ESPN)
"The buzz about Hue Jackson and the Cleveland Browns increased exponentially Monday night. Jackson also had interest from the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants. The Giants requested permission Monday to talk to Jackson, but team officials will spend Tuesday and Wednesday in Houston deciding what teams will play in Los Angeles next season."
John DeFilippo one of four assistant coaches who may remain (cleveland.com)
"Browns offensive coordinator John DeFilippo is among four assistants the Browns have asked to stay if the new head coach wants them, a league source told cleveland.com."
NFL News:
Vontaze Burfict suspended three games by NFL (NFL.com)
"The Cincinnati Bengals will open next season without controversial linebacker Vontaze Burfict. The NFL announced Monday that Burfict has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2016 regular season for repeated violations of safety-related playing rules."
RG3 likely done in Washington (ESPN)
"Robert Griffin III took a farewell lap. Before pregame warm-ups, the quarterback looped around the field and stopped often to sign autographs, pose for pictures, and chat with well-wishers. It’s unlikely he’ll do that again as a member of the Washington Redskins."
Is San Francisco’s indecision going to cost them Hue Jackson? (Niner Noise)
"The San Francisco 49ers have spent a week looking for a new head coach, and interviewing various candidates. The favorite to land the role has been Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson. But why hasn’t he been hired yet?"
Can the Houston Texans get a quarterback now? (Toro Times)
"The Houston Texans need to zero in on a quarterback and do what’s necessary to land that player in the 2016 NFL Draft."
Momentum for Rams and Chargers in L.A. not surprising, but concerning (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
"If the St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers cut a deal to move to Los Angeles, how much would the NFL give the Raiders to make things right in Oakland?"