The Cleveland Browns are exploring every option available to them and are reportedly interested in former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer.
There have been rumblings, rumors, etc. about the Browns being interested in Urban Meyer, but not really any concrete report up to this point. That has now changed. Bruce Feldman reported the interest Thursday.
Mary Kay Cabot mentioned the report and added to it. Noting that an interview has not been schedule at this time.
Urban Meyer has previously advised the Browns, Redskins, and Colorado State.
As Benjamin Allbright notes, whether or not he is a realistic option for Cleveland is unknown. The Browns have plenty of coaching candidates that they are currently exploring.
Meyer has received plenty of interest and has been speculated to make a return of some sort sooner rather than later. Whether it is at the college level or the NFL.
The Cowboys have showed interest previously and with the unknown status of Jason Garrett, could possibly still be in play.
Urban Meyer is a great coach, there is no disputing that fact. If there is something to nitpick with Meyer it is the off field issues his players have had while playing for him. There is a reason why some refer to him as “Urban Liar”. Doesn’t seem to be a real good mix with some of the players currently on the Browns roster.
There is also the issue of health. Meyer has retired from two coaching jobs due to health issues. The NFL is an entirely different animal than the college game and places like Dallas or Cleveland could prove to be more stressful than his time at Florida or Ohio State.
It is possible that the Browns are only talking to Urban Meyer for advice. They could also be exploring any and all options available to them and that could include Meyer. This coaching search only seems to be beginning.
