Browns gearing to lure Green
Friday, April 06, 2007Mary Kay CabotPlain Dealer Reporter
The Browns are apparently ready to step up their pursuit of Chiefs quarterback Trent Green.
Browns General Manager Phil Savage told WTAM AM/1100 on Thursday morning that the next step is to negotiate a "ballpark contract" for Green that would prompt him to want to come to Cleveland for a visit.
Green's agent, Jim Steiner, declined to comment Thursday night on possible negotiations - but also didn't deny that they've begun.
So far, Green, 36, has said he only wants to be traded to the Dolphins, who are also in the hunt. But Savage seems to think that if he can get Green's foot in the door, his arm and the rest of him might follow.
"The attraction for us would be we're gonna run a similar offense to where he has been," Savage said.
Green, who's under contract next season for $7.2 million, wants to be reunited in Miami with new head coach Cam Cameron, who coached him in Washington. But new Browns offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski worked under Cameron the past two seasons in San Diego and will install a similar offense. What's more, the Dolphins are offering only a 7th-round pick and the Chiefs are seeking a second-round pick.
FULL STORY
cleveland.com: Everything Cleveland
Browns gearing to lure Green
Browns gearing to lure Green
Linear Mode
