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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
How many advisers is too many?
As expected, the Browns today announced the hiring of Gil Haskell, longtime Mike Holmgren friend and associate, as senior adviser to the president (Holmgren).
A coach in college and the pros for more than 30 years, Haskell has been around for the better part of forever. Holmgren first leaned on him in Green Bay, then in Seattle, where he served as offensive coordinator for seven years, including the Seahawks’ Super Bowl year, then assistant head coach/offensive coordinator.
At Green Bay, Holmgren and Haskell were together for six years. The Packers won three NFC Central titles, made five postseason trips and appeared in two Super Bowls, winning one.
Can’t hurt, right? The more experienced hands in the mix, the better. And if the offense proves to be as anemic as last season’s, Holmgren won’t have to look far for offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s replacement. Of course, maybe Holmgren also replaces head coach Eric Mangini with himself by November, but that’s an issue for another day.
Can’t really think of a downside to the Haskell hire, except maybe that Randy Lerner’s ownership suite on game days is going to be pretty crowded.
Hope there’s still room for Jim Brown. And what about Bernie Kosar? Is he still an adviser? How many advisers is too many?
