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Cleveland.com

Kokinis expected to meet with Browns, receive offer, accept GM job
by Tony Grossi
Monday January 19, 2009, 12:05 AM

Pittsburgh -- George Kokinis, the Browns' top general manager candidate, returned with his team to Baltimore on Sunday night but will have a quick turnaround and fly to Cleveland today for a second interview with owner Randy Lerner.

Unless something unforeseen happens, the Baltimore Ravens pro personnel director will be offered the job and will accept.
Kokinis strolled the Ravens' locker room and consoled players after they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 23-14, in the AFC Championship Game.

"It's tough. It's a good group of guys," Kokinis said, sounding like it's the last time he'll be with them.

Ravens safety Jim Leonhard is one product of Kokinis' pro scouting that exemplifies his eye for talent.

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I hope that they can finally bring this guy on board today and get the majority of the staff in place during the week since some of the college players will be playing in those "showcase" games starting this weekend.