That's funny, because he should be. If he is not, then there is something to say for Cleveland Browns management.
In my most recent column, I received many important and frustrated comments from Browns observers. Some agree with me and think Crennel should be gone, while others feel that the Browns problems go deeper than the head coach. Then there are the Cowher09.com chants from fans that want to see pride and fire brought back to Cleveland.
I want to clarify something that I had written after the game about Romeo Crennel. I don't just want the coached axed, I think his decisions have been so poor throughout the year, his firing shouldn't even be a question.
I was inspired to write that critical article after seeing Crennel bench Brady Quinn because of his poor performance. I believe it was a severe misjudgment by Romeo and it should be the final mistake that leads to his coaching termination . Some do not see it that way, but I must protest.
Giving Quinn the starting job, like it or not, was a very big decision for the Cleveland Browns. It meant starting over at the position and giving the leadership role to the new 'face' of the franchise. It was also a good business decision for the Browns because it kept people who aren't rabid fans interested in the Browns. It also kept butts in the stadium seats on Sunday.
For Crennel to "give up", and I mean literally give up on Quinn, clearly identifies that Crennel doesn't have the decision making skills of a head ball coach.
Crennel stated he was "looking for a spark".
Looking for a spark? From a guy (Anderson) who barely took reps during the week?
In turn, Crennel confused Quinn because he was not permitted to finish a game that was winnable. How relaxed will Quinn play next week knowing that he could be pulled anytime he makes a "rookie" mistake? I hope people see how detrimental this move was for our young Quarterback and our team. Now, nobody on the squad has any idea who the leader is and what to expect game to game. Whether you like Quinn or not, Crennel's decision making is "childlike".
Here is an example of terrible coaching observation:
The Browns are 11-1 (thank-you John) when Jamal Lewis carries the ball 20 or more times. Or course, Rod Chudsinki is the offensive coordinator but Crennel has the final say.
Think about it, if you saw that stat, would you at least try to feed Jamal the ball more than twenty times?
He's not a great back but just look at the numbers (11-1). It's just one more example of the lack of recognition by a Crennel led coaching staff. The same staff that finally realized that Quinn, Cribbs, and Harrison should be more involved in the offense more than halfway through the season.
The Cowher09.com crew is seen by some critics as radical, but maybe they see something that many people don't. Good coaches, like Bill Cowher, can change the culture of a football team.
Maybe it's time for that sort of change in
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