Tag: George Paton

Eagles Andrew Berry could be favorite to land Browns GM job after George Paton withdraws

Andrew Berry in lead for the Browns GM job after George Paton pulls out

The Philadelphia Eagles have Scot McCloughan on staff as a consultant and his expertise in personnel could come in handy, as Andrew Berry now appears to be the favorite to land the Browns GM job.

The Eagles VP of player personnel just ascended after Vikings assistant GM George Paton withdrew his name from consideration.

Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported that Berry was the Haslam’s first choice to replace John Dorsey, referring to the owner’s special relationship with the former Browns executive.

Berry was hired by Howie Roseman and the Eagles after previously serving as the Cleveland Browns’ vice president of player personnel. With his specialty being analytics Berry is viewed by many as an up-and-coming talent in the NFL.

Report: Vikings assistant GM George Paton to have 2nd interview with Browns

Per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Paton is heading to Cleveland on Wednesday to interview for the second time for the GM spot.

After conflicting reports on whether or not Vikings assistant GM George Paton would be considered for the Browns GM spot, here we are.

Per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Paton is heading to Cleveland on Wednesday to interview for the second time for the GM spot.

Paton is familiar with new Browns coach Kevin Stefanski. The two spent more than a decade together in Minnesota with the Vikings.

It feels like Minnesota East is coming together in Cleveland.

Report: George Paton does not have interview set up with Browns

Paton was close with Browns new head coach Kevin Stefanski.

After previous reports that the Browns were going to interview Vikings assistant GM George Paton, the Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling has reported that Paton actually does not have an interview set up with the Browns.

Paton was close with Browns new head coach Kevin Stefanski during their time in Minnesota.

Paton has been linked to teams over the years, and will almost certainly get a GM job one day. It doesn’t seem like it will be with the Browns, though.

Report: Browns requested permission to interview Vikings assistant GM Paton

The Browns might just take the entire Vikings organization at this point. Cleveland has already hired former Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as its head coach. There have been rumors he could be taking some coaches with him, including …

The Browns might just take the entire Vikings organization at this point.

Cleveland has already hired former Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as its head coach. There have been rumors he could be taking some coaches with him, including former defensive coordinator George Edwards.

And now, the Browns have requested to interview Vikings assistant GM George Paton for their GM job per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Paton has worked with Stefanski in Minnesota for the last 13 years.