Browns to interview Jauron
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Browns to interview Jauron
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Browns have filed the necessary paperwork and so the Eagles have granted them permission to interview defensive backs coach Dick Jauron for Cleveland's defensive coordinator opening, a league source said.
Browns president Mike Holmgren formally introduced new head coach Pat Shurmur today. Jauron, who was hired by the Eagles almost exactly a year ago, worked under Holmgren in Green Bay from 1992-94. He previously was the head coach at Buffalo (2006-09) and Chicago (1999-2003).
Jauron was also a senior assistant with the Eagles. He was brought in last year to bring some veteran leadership to a young defensive coaching staff headed by the 36-year-old Sean McDermott.
McDermott's defense struggled last season, but he will be back, coach Andy Reid said Monday. If Jauron goes, though, the Eagles will need to fill a hole on defense. Michael Zordich, who was the Eagles' defensive quality control coach this past season, also worked extensively with the defensive backs. The former NFL safety would be a likely candidate.
The Eagles may look for someone with more experience, however.
Jauron, first, has to get the Browns job. All signs seem to indicate that he will.
What happens if Jauron leaves? I'll throw a party. Worst Eagles secondary I've ever seen- Well there goes all our defensive secrets.— NC Eagle Fan
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Considering that this is one of the worst Red Zone defenses in the history of the leauge what difference would it make? OPIE TAYLOR is still here so this defense will still struggle.— citysims- Our defense has flat out SUCKED over the last two years. McDermott has to go. We can't run J.J.'s defense.— bleedinggreen
- watching belichick on the sidelines of the cleveland browns would anyone have suspected he would be the greatest coach in recent history. Maybe some better players would give McDermott a chance. Do you people think Reid likes to lose?— notch44
- Notch44, perhaps a better question to ask is this: "Does Jeffrey Lurie really care if the Eagles win (it al) as long as they remain profitable?" Until such time as a strong commitment is made to not drop down in the draft to avoid paying top flight talent, the Eagles will falter and never reach the top. Oh, and Sean McDermott is overmatched as a Defensive Coordiantor and, as such, the Ealges' defense sucks!
