When asked in an interview about the future of GM Phil Savage and coach Romeo Crennel, Lerner responded:
"That is at the core of the analysis. What happened? How do you go 10-6, play good football, have the NFL generally excited, get six prime-time appearances...how does all that happen and you struggle this way?"
Lerner also said that watching the Browns lose an awful game to the Houston Texans 16-6, in front of the home crowd, was "sickening".
He wasn't clear on whether he was going bring Savage or Crennel back for another stab at Browns success, but really didn't seem too elated with their progress this year either.
Mr. Lerner also denied rumors that he was selling the Cleveland Browns.
"I totally care about the team. I feel totally engaged. I will stay committed and focused. I have no plans to sell the team. I'm not prepared to throw in the towel at the age of 46 and say I can't get the job done."
Well, it's good to finally hear from the main man, who has been very reluctant to speak in the recent months. He is obviously upset and hopefully he can make some meaningful changes to a club that was expected to make a playoff run this year.
Here is another important question:
Who else, besides coaching, the GM, and players should be held accountable for the Browns failure? Could it be that Lerner himself will take a huge hit for his decisions?
Let the debate begin.
Now, we look forward to next year
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