Daily Dawg Tags: Browns interview Ray Horton for DC job
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Cleveland Browns:
Report: Cleveland Browns interview Ray Horton for DC role
"The Cleveland Browns have reportedly interviewed Ray Horton for the position of defensive coordinator. Horton is reportedly the top choice by head coach Hue Jackson to take over the defense in Cleveland, especially with Jim Schwartz expected to be named the defensive coordinator with the Philadelphia Eagles. With Horton stopping by team headquarters for his interview he may have killed two birds with one stone."
Report: Cleveland Browns to hire Al Saunders to offensive staff
"The Cleveland Browns will reportedly hire veteran NFL coach Al Saunders. While nothing has been officially announced, reports say that Saunders will the coaching staff as a senior offensive assistant. Saunders and Cleveland head coach Hue Jackson have a history together as Saunders was the offensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders when Jackson was head coach in 2011."
Cleveland Browns fans should listen when John Wooten speaks
"Although he is a member of the Cleveland Browns Legends Program, it’s safe to say many Dawg Pound Daily readers have never heard of John Wooten. And unless you’re AARP eligible, you never even saw him play."
Vikings RB coach Kirby Wilson interviewing with Browns on Wednesday (ESPN)
"Minnesota Vikings running backs coach Kirby Wilson, whose contract expires at midnight on Tuesday, will interview with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday to become their running game coordinator, according to a league source."
Grading the NFL coaching hires: Browns, 49ers hit home runs (CBS Sports)
"We can cast all kinds of aspersions on the future of the Browns’ front office being handed over to a lawyer and a baseball stats guy. But give credit to Sashi Brown and Paul DePodesta — and by president Alec Scheiner — for going out and getting their No. 1 target in Jackson."
NFL News:
Antwaan Randel El, former Steelers star, says he regrets playing football (FanSided)
"NFL football fans probably best remember Antwaan Randle El as the catalyst for thePittsburgh Steelers‘ dramatic Super Bowl XL victory. A former college quarterback, the Steelers wideout caught the Seattle Seahawks defense by surprise when he completed a touchdown pass to Hines Ward on a trick play.Unfortunately for Randle El, he might not remember that highlight as well as fans do."
Pederson explains Chiefs’ clock-burning drive vs. Pats (NFL.com)
"Tough crowd. During his introductory news conference as Eagles head coach, Doug Pederson was asked to explain something that happened just a few days ago as he was finishing up his old job. The Chiefs narrowly lost to the Patriots, thanks in part to the fact that they milked almost six minutes off the clock while trailing by two scores at the end of the game."
Patriots vs. Broncos: 6 surprise hero candidates (Musket Fire)
"Every year, surprise heroes emerge out of nowhere to make huge plays for their team in the NFL playoffs. Last season, the New England Patriots benefitted from the coming-of-age play of Malcolm Butler in the Super Bowl. But the Super Bowl isn’t the only time little-known players come out of the woodwork."