What was probably said at the Mangini-Holmgren meeting

Mangini can stay. (Image by Getty Images via Daylife)

Yesterday, new Browns president Mike Holmgren elected to keep coach Eric Mangini on-board for another season. The decision came after the two met to make sure that Mangini would be “on the same page” as Holmgren. I’m pretty sure the conversation went like this….

Mike Holmgren: Eric, hi, please have a seat.

Eric Mangini: Sir. Thank you.

Holmgren: Listen, that stunt you pulled where your team still didn’t know who the starting quarterback was halfway through the season was ludicrous.

Mangini: Yes sir.

Holmgren: Teams need to know who is going to be taking the snaps.

Mangini: Yes sir.

Holmgren: So next year, I don’t want to see any more waffling. It doesn’t benefit the team, and it makes you seem like you just crave the media attention. I’m going to want my head coach to figure out the QB situation pretty early on in pre-season.

Mangini: Absolutely sir.

Holmgren: Now go on, kid, get out of here. And you think about what I’ve said. I’ll call you in a few months to let you know who I’ve drafted and whatnot.

Mangini: OK. Thank you sir. Good day sir.