Mangini Next?

I've been quiet on who the Browns hire as a defensive coordinator as the papers have speculated Patriots assistants Eric Mangini or Pepper Johnson are the leading candidates. It's very hard to judge what assistant coach would really help the Browns defense, especially since there are so many factors involved. But now that the Browns have shown who their first pick is, I'm hoping Mangini takes the Browns offer. The obvious up-side to Managini -- that the team won a Super Bowl despite having a secondary beaten up by injuries. The potential downside -- is the playing-soft approach in the secondary really the only way to go these days? If it works, I have no complaints, but it can be a painful way to lose football games. (Then again, there are few pleasant ways to lose.)

In other news... it looks like almost all Browns assistant coaches are hitting the road. That's expected and probably a fine thing. The only potential loss may be tight ends coach Rob Chudzinski, who lead a fairly impressive group of tight ends.
The only guy who may stay is Robiskie. Personally, I am against his staying almost soley because the players like him. I'm a firm believer that most athletes don't know what is best for them in regards to a coach. It is better to have a guy who is respected than a guy who is liked, and I'm not sure Robiskie is respected enough. But who knows, maybe Robiskie could be instrumental in getting the new staff up to speed. But based on what we can see of the situation it seems best for Robiskie to work elsewhere and let Crennel bring in someone new to the team.