slowmoe57 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS -- The Browns were close to a trade that would have sent 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh from San Francisco to Cleveland, Pro Football talk reported Friday, citing multiple league sources. More coverage from ESPN.com Even with their strange coaching search safely in the books and Mike Pettine in place, the Browns continue to make wild headlines with a report they were interested in trading for Jim Harbaugh, Pat McManamon writes. Analysis The report that the San Francisco 49ers discussed a deal to send coach Jim Harbaugh to Cleveland really doesn't matter; getting a deal done does, Bill Williamson writes. Analysis According to the website, a deal was in place that would have sent multiple draft picks to the 49ers for Harbaugh, but the coach ultimately decided not to leave San Francisco. Sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that the talks reached a serious level. Both the 49ers and Harbaugh refuted the report later Friday. 49ers CEO Jed York said in a tweet to the NFL Network and Pro Football Talk: "Is this on the record? Report isn't true." Harbaugh told ESPN's Ed Werder via text: "I echo Jed York's comment ... 'isn't true.' I know nothing about a trade with the Cleveland Browns and us, involving me." The Browns also released a statement Friday. "The team conducted an extensive coaching search, and explored several options," the statement read. "That search produced an outstanding head coach in Mike Pettine, and we're excited about his future with the club." When Pettine was hired, then-Browns CEO Joe Banner acknowledged there was one last "mystery candidate" out there who'd been under consideration but declined to name him. There is precedent for a coach being traded. In 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave the Oakland Raiders two first-round picks, two second-rounders and $8 million for Jon Gruden. The Browns, who finished 4-12 this past season after starting 3-2, have amassed picks for this year's draft, among them the fourth and 26th overall. Harbaugh has coached the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game three years in a row, and to the Super Bowl once. Not only would I find this strange (I know it has happened before) but ******* hilarious as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Now it all makes sense... Rex was re-signed because we wanted to improve his trade market value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Adam Schefter Since 1999, the Browns have paid or will pay over $100 million in dead money to fired executives and coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Adam Schefter Since 1999, the Browns have paid or will pay over $100 million in dead money to fired executives and coaches. That's funny. Florio getting clowned by Jed York is funnier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Trade them Rex for Josh Gordon even up and hire Greg Schiano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Trade them Rex for Josh Gordon even up and hire Greg Schiano. Rex is not enough for Gordon we would have to throw in some picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Who leaked this story? I don't see how the knowledge of this benefits the Browns or the 49'ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Who leaked this story? I don't see how the knowledge of this benefits the Browns or the 49'ers. Who titled this thread? The only verifiable fact in the story is that Harbaugh definitely wasn't traded to the Browns. Caption: Harbaugh possibly traded to Browns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Who leaked this story? I don't see how the knowledge of this benefits the Browns or the 49'ers. Pettine always seemed good for a leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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