Pat Shurmur

Rob Chudzinski hired to coach the Cleveland Browns

2013-01-11 06:48:00

The Cleveland Browns named Rob Chudzinski their new head coach on Thursday, replacing Pat Shurmur, who was fired Dec. 31 after the Browns finished 5-11 this season. Chudzinski spent the last two seasons as Carolina's offensive coordinator. He has had...

By and bye, Adrian Peterson, others in NFL come tantalizingly close

2012-12-31 00:00:00

Two thousand steps forward. Two big steps back. On a Sunday when Minnesota's Adrian Peterson became the seventh NFL player to run for 2,000 yards — coming within nine of breaking Eric Dickerson's season rushing record — two teams backpedaled...

Several NFL coaches fired; Who's next?

2012-12-31 14:30:00

If you missed Monday's "NFL Slam with Mark and Sam," starring Times NFL columnist Sam Farmer and Mark Thompson of "Mark and Brian" radio fame, you missed a great discussion on black Monday. Mark and Sam took a look at all the NFL coaching changes...

Firings underway as Black Monday arrives in the NFL

2012-12-31 06:43:00

Black Monday is underway in the NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars fired General Manager Gene Smith early Monday, and, according to multiple reports, the Cleveland Browns have cut ties with Coach Pat Shurmur and GM Tom Heckert. In Kansas City, the Chiefs...

Colts, Bears are on the upswing in the NFL

2012-11-04 20:00:00

Lots of talk these days about swing states and which way they're leaning. So it's fitting that the most intriguing NFL stories are those teams and players that are in a dramatic state of swing. Take the Indianapolis Colts, for instance. At the end of...

NFL Week 7: These moments will stick in the memory

2012-10-21 19:05:00

The most curious NFL news Sunday was that the league is investigating the San Diego Chargers for using Stick 'em, the glue-like goop that helps players hang on to the football. The Fox report said an equipment manager was concealing the substance on...

Coaches are in the spotlight this week in the NFL

2012-10-23 00:00:00

All around the NFL, this figures to be a landmark week for the men who carry clipboards and draw up Xs and O's. Joe Vitt has returned to the New Orleans Saints as interim coach, his six-game suspension behind him. Carolina's Ron Rivera is facing...

The Charlotte Observer Joseph Person column

2013-05-19 00:00:00

For the first time under Ron Rivera, the Panthers will take the field this week with someone other than Rob Chudzinski calling the offensive plays. With Chud gone to Cleveland as the Browns' coach, new coordinator Mike Shula will direct the offense when...

Brandon Weeden taking steps to prove he's 'the guy' as Browns add Brian Hoyer to quarterback mix

2013-05-17 04:24:03

Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden is staying home much more this offseason and studying the new playbook with help from his wife, Melanie, as part of a quest to retain his starting job. "No going out to eat," Weeden said. "If we do, it's Chipotle."...

Notes from our first up-close look at Chip Kelly's practices

2013-05-14 16:25:28

Newsday Bob Glauber column

2013-05-12 00:44:03

Judging from the way he looked on the practice field -- chatting amiably with his players, offering pointers about technique and flashing that trademark smile -- you wouldn't have the slightest clue Rex Ryan might be coaching his last season for the Jets....

Gocong trying to win a job again, just like a rookie

2013-05-11 01:44:02

CHRIS GOCONG turns 30 in November. A year ago, Gocong didn't envision himself ever again attending anyone's rookie camp, let alone the one being held this weekend at NovaCare by the Eagles, who drafted Gocong in the third round in 2006. Gocong, a decent...

Pat Shurmur became the first coaching casualty on what has become known around the NFL as Black Monday when he was sacked by the Cleveland Browns hours after the regular season had concluded on Dec. 30

2012-12-31 09:42:00