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Jeff Davidson - Next Browns HC?


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http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80dc4016&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Now there's been no mention of this, but would it suprise you if Mangini doesn't work out that they maybe look at Davidson? He was the interm OC up there in '06 I believe after they fired somebody. Maybe it's too early to be talking about this, but I thought it might end up becoming a possibility.

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The Browns can only talk to Davidson if they are looking for him to be the head coach. Otherwise the Panthers have the right to refuse to allow them to interview him. Or at least that is how I understand it.

The only job you can't block an assistant from interviewing for is a head coach job. If the job isn't a substantial promotion but is more a lateral move then you can refuse permission.

I doubt if he would leave short of a head coaching job and frankly there is little reason to believe he could do it at this point.

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