Reports are circling that new Browns Head Coach Eric Mangini has hired former Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan to serve in the same capacity in Cleveland.

Mangini had originally tabbed Crennel for that position but decided against it at the last minute wanting a clean slate for the team and staff.

Mangini wanted to bring Bill Callahan along from the Jets to serve as offensive coordinator, but he is listed as the OC/Asst. HC.  So the only way Callahan could be hired by the Browns is by giving him the HC moniker.  That title belongs to Mangini for the foreseeable future.  Eric instead will bring along the Jets QB coach, Brian Daboll, whose contract is expiring, to serve as the offensive coordinator.

So the coaching staff should look like this as it is announced;

HEAD COACH:  Eric Mangini

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR:  Rob Ryan

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR:  Brian Daboll

Rob Ryan comes to the Browns with a very impressive resume.  In 2003, he steered a Patriots defensive that allowed the least amount of points in the league.  Something the Browns have never been able to say.

Ryan’s wikipedia page already has him listed as the Browns Defensive Coordinator, taking over for Mel Tucker.

One thing that will be interesting to watch is the fact that Rob Ryan’s twin brother is Rex Ryan, current Baltimore Ravens Defensive Coordinator.  This will be if nothing else, fun to watch two brothers who know their craft go at it twice a year.

More on these moves as it develops.

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