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Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini still not saying much about his immediate plans
by Tony Grossi/Plain Dealer Reporter
Wednesday February 04, 2009, 3:08 PM

BEREA -- Eric Mangini disclosed he has named George Warhop, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, as his offensive line coach.

Also, strength coach Tom Myslinski and assistant Alan DeGennaro have been retained.

But in his second news conference in a month, the new Browns coach offered little other insight or information.

He was most expansive explaining why he had a mural of Browns Hall of Famers removed from the players entrance to the Browns facility.

"I would love to tell you about that," Mangini said when asked about the act that's become a cause celebre with Browns alums and fans.

"When I got here, that hall of fame mural that we had for the tribute area we had, the organization was discussing about moving to the front of the building, which I think is important. We have a lot of different ideas in terms of how we're going to present that. I thought that would be better in a more prominent place with a higher traffic area. What I said in my opening press conference is true. I believe in the importance of the history of this organization and the men that made this team great. I think that tribute will be better off in front ... in the lobby."

Mangini said he has met and talked only briefly with players who have been through the team's facility and doesn't expect to conduct formal one-on-ones with them until the offseason conditioning program commences around March 16.

He declined to say anything substantive about the roster he has been evaluating for the better part of three weeks. When pressed further, he singled out linebacker D'Qwell Jackson, running back Jamal Lewis, return specialist Josh Cribbs, offensive tackle Joe Thomas and nose tackle Shaun Rogers as players he likes.

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