Coaches Corner

Romeo Crennel - It is time for you to go. 6-10 in 2005, 4-14 in 2006 and a brutal opening act against Pittsburgh. Cleveland has made some good draft choices during your tenure, so that's not the problem. There is now a solid core group of players to take to the next level in Quinn, Edwards and Winslow, but it had to be tough to watch Adrian Peterson explode on Sunday when he was right there for you to take in the 2007 draft. A game-breaker. A seat filler. A jersey seller. An identity this team desperately needed. While you may have to deal with a porous GM, or a stingy owner, the fact remains you have had more than 2 years to right this ship. Cleveland needs some energy and excitement and neither exist under your watch. The trade of Charlie Frye to Seattle who goes from starter and 3rd round selection in the 2005 draft to doghouse and traded on opening weekend, shows a lack of direction and leadership. While this paves the way for Quinn to start sooner rather than later and possibly save the Browns from another losing season, there is no reason Cleveland should keep Crennel around as it's captain. The trade of the team's 2008 1st round draft pick should be the nail in the coffin for those hoping next year is the year to fill any remaining holes. Crennel is not Belichick. You had one of the best coaches ever and let him get away. It's time to move in a different direction. Crennel is not Belichick.