Thread by @CharlesRobinson

A #Browns thread on the Andrew Berry hiring...

1. From what I understand, the #Browns offered the GM position to Berry late last week and the two sides went to work on the contract. The 5-year deal dialing in the same length as HC Kevin Stefanski was of chief importance to Cleveland - making sure the two were tied together.

2. I've been told by a #Browns team source that even before #Vikings exec George Paton pulled out of the process, it was essentially unanimous inside the building that Berry was the right choice for this job and situation. That said, Paton definitely impressed in his interviews.

3. About Berry & Stefanksi: I spoke to multiple sources around the league who told me that Berry did a significant amount of the leg work for the #Browns on Stefanski last year and was a driving force in his candidacy in 2019. Berry is a BIG believer in Stefanski, which is huge.

4. Interesting about Berry: He has a varying swath of #NFL personnel men who are believers in him. Bill Polian, Tom Telesco, Howie Roseman, Scott Pioli, Ryan Grigson, Paul DePodesta, etc. It's an interesting group because his supporters are not clones of each other whatsoever.

5. With Berry in the fold, #Browns will focus on this current roster, free agency and the draft, then turn toward shaping the personnel staff as the org moves ahead. I do think it's possible that Eliot Wolf and Alonzo Highsmith could remain if their role makes sense going forward

6. As for the current #Browns roster under Berry, I doubt he's going to arbitrarily flush talent. I wouldn't expect some huge retooling. That said, I'd bet he and Stefanski will spend ample time shaping up their shared culture goal. There are bound to be some guys who won't fit.

7. A benefit for the #Browns with Berry: he spent seven years in scouting with the #Colts, but he has ample experience doing contracts and in pro personnel. He's going to bring strengths that cut across the entire organization. That's going to help keep everyone on the same page.

8. With Berry's addition, #Browns fans can rejoice in having a GM, head coach & chief strategist working together. I don't think DePodesta's role will really change now that they have this alignment. Berry, DePodesta & Stefanski should be able to act as extensions of each other.

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