As Eric Mangini packed picture frames, his 10-22 record and two years of football into boxes, Browns president Mike Holmgren was already looking for his replacement.
One day after another lost season, the search was underway in Cleveland for a new coach, the one as Holmgren put it, “can eventually someday lead us to the championship. That is my only goal.”
Attention Jon Gruden, John Fox, Jim Harbaugh, Marty Mornhinweg, Brad Childress and others: Holmgren may have you on his list.
For now, though, Holmgren doesn’t have his own name on it. But that could change.
VIKINGS: Stressing a team-first mentality, Leslie Frazier took over as Minnesota’s head coach and vowed a thorough examination of the roster and staff to get his team back in the playoffs.
Frazier took over on Nov. 22 when Brad Childress was fired, and the Vikings went 3-3 under the 51-year-old after a 3-7 start.
JAGUARS: Owner Wayne Weaver said Jack Del Rio’s job is safe after a lengthy meeting with the eight-year coach. Jacksonville (8-8) ended this season with a three-game losing streak and is 4-11 in December and January under Del Rio the last three years.
TEXANS: Coach Gary Kubiak will return next season, despite another lackluster year that ended without a playoff berth.
SEAHAWKS: One-time bust Mike Williams, Seattle’s leading receiver with 65 catches for 751 yards and two TDs, is sticking around for a few more seasons after signing a three-year extension.


