Accorsi won't be Browns' new GM
Former Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts and New York Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he is "happily retired" and has not been in contact with the Browns about a job in their organization.
"I am not taking any GM job anywhere. Period," Accorsi told the Plain Dealer. "I am not taking any fulltime job. I serve the league office as a consultant. I have consulted in various areas with four NFL clubs the past two years."
It had been speculated that the Browns might seek to hire Accorsi in some capacity after announcing Monday night that their general manager, George Kokinis, no longer is with the organization.
In response to reports that Kokinis had been escorted from the team's facility by security personnel and apparently had been fired, the club issued a written statement that said: "Cleveland Browns General Manager George Kokinis is no longer actively involved with the organization.
"In response to rumors and reports that Kokinis was escorted out of the building today, the Browns deny those reports. In the interest of protecting the parties involved we will withhold further comment."
The Browns have a record of 1-7.
The move came one day after Browns owner Randy Lerner told reporters Sunday that he planned to hire a strong leader to oversee the franchise's football operations.
Lerner also indicated Sunday that he had no immediate plans to fire Eric Mangini as the team's coach.
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Mark Maske
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November 3, 2009; 11:50 AM ET
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