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Just got back from the Senior Bowl........it was a blast. Got all kinds of information and observations to pass along once I get some rest, catch up on work and get time to type it up.
I just wanted to drop this nugget and see what you guys thought.
While at the Senior Bowl with Gary Horton who for those of you that dont know is a former NFL Scout with the Browns and still to this day is very involved with the organization.
While waiting for dinner to be served Friday night we were discussing Rob Ryan who Gary became pretty good friends with during his two years in Cleveland. He has a good read on what the players think of Ryan and what Ryan looks for in a player.
Anyways, the story told to me was that when Kirk Morrison was traded at the end of the 2009 season Rob tried like heck to get the Browns to bring him in. He made a very strong sales pitch to then new president Mike Holmgren and new GM Tom Heckert. Despite a visit from Morrison and Ryan's best efforts the Browns did not put an offer on the table and could not agree on compensation for the Raiders. Morrison went on to get traded to Jax for a 4th round pick but declines to sign an extension.
Rob understandably was miffed by the lack of effort on the Browns part and at a dinner Gary was present for told members of the FO soon after Morrison was traded to the Jags that the Browns lost out on one of the most talented LB's he has ever worked with.
Horton who later spoke with Rob was told that Ryan called Morrison and apologized and stated that he would do everything he could when ever he was in a position to help Kirk and that he always would have a spot on his team if he had anything to say about it.
I asked Gary what he thought the odd's were that Kirk could end up in Dallas and he said if anyone listens to Rob that he would guarantee it. He went on to say that he would not be surprised if when the CBA is worked out and FA starts that this series of calls would not be one of the first in the league to be made.
I find this interesting in lite of today's LB coach hiring. It appears someone is listening. This is a Rob Ryan hire from suggestion through and through.
Could Kirk Morrison be following soon?
I just wanted to drop this nugget and see what you guys thought.
While at the Senior Bowl with Gary Horton who for those of you that dont know is a former NFL Scout with the Browns and still to this day is very involved with the organization.
While waiting for dinner to be served Friday night we were discussing Rob Ryan who Gary became pretty good friends with during his two years in Cleveland. He has a good read on what the players think of Ryan and what Ryan looks for in a player.
Anyways, the story told to me was that when Kirk Morrison was traded at the end of the 2009 season Rob tried like heck to get the Browns to bring him in. He made a very strong sales pitch to then new president Mike Holmgren and new GM Tom Heckert. Despite a visit from Morrison and Ryan's best efforts the Browns did not put an offer on the table and could not agree on compensation for the Raiders. Morrison went on to get traded to Jax for a 4th round pick but declines to sign an extension.
Rob understandably was miffed by the lack of effort on the Browns part and at a dinner Gary was present for told members of the FO soon after Morrison was traded to the Jags that the Browns lost out on one of the most talented LB's he has ever worked with.
Horton who later spoke with Rob was told that Ryan called Morrison and apologized and stated that he would do everything he could when ever he was in a position to help Kirk and that he always would have a spot on his team if he had anything to say about it.
I asked Gary what he thought the odd's were that Kirk could end up in Dallas and he said if anyone listens to Rob that he would guarantee it. He went on to say that he would not be surprised if when the CBA is worked out and FA starts that this series of calls would not be one of the first in the league to be made.
I find this interesting in lite of today's LB coach hiring. It appears someone is listening. This is a Rob Ryan hire from suggestion through and through.
Could Kirk Morrison be following soon?
