Is Andrew Berry’s job safe? John Harbaugh reportedly has four massive requirements to become the next Browns head coach. Here is what it will cost Cleveland owner Jimmy Haslam to land the ex-Ravens legend.
The franchise's "collaborative" thinking method on building the roster would have to be scrapped. Harbaugh would demand complete control of the roster.
ESPN Cleveland analyst Tony Grossi revealed what it would take to make the Super Bowl winning coach interested.
- $20 million per year
- $10 million staff budget
- Total authority over the roster
- Would like to select his own GM
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Harbaugh wants the keys to the Dawg Pound.
His demands include a staggering $30-million annual commitment--a $20-million salary for himself, plus a massive $10-million budget for assistant coaches. More importantly, Harbaugh is reportedly demanding final say over the 53-man roster, and the right to pick his own personnel "guy". In other words--bring in a new general manager.
This leaves Haslam at a crossroads.
Does he stick with the "stability" of Berry, or does he fire his GM to satisfy the hottest head coaching candidate who grew up a Browns fan in Toledo, OH?
For Harbaugh to come home, the collaborative front-office model must die. If Haslam is desperate to keep Berry within the organization, he could always promote the current general manager to a different executive role, like team president. Something that wouldn't interfere with Harbaugh's player decision-making.
Is Cleveland ready to pay the ultimate price for a winner? The next seven days could define the next decade of Browns football.
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