Rumor: Browns GM On His Way Out?
by Barry McBride of theOBR.com, November 2, 2009 at 7:13pm ET
George Kokinis Profile
As John Taylor of the Orange and Brown Report first reported for site subscribers earlier this evening, there is significant buzz suggesting that GM George Kokinis may be leaving the organization. Three sources had informed the OBR as of 6:30PM this evening that they had heard that Kokinis was ushered out of the team's facility earlier today.
While all the rumors suggest Kokinis has left the Browns, there is no additional word on whether he might have been fired, suspended, or quit the position himself. There had been numerous rumors in league circles that Kokinis was unhappy with his position in Cleveland.
The OBR contacted the Browns late this afternoon regarding the rumor, and have not heard either a denial or confirmation since requesting a response from the team. In informing subscribers in the thread linked above, the OBR did not mention Kokinis' name specifically since there is no confirmation that the story is true.
National rumor mills, however, are not nearly as concerned with Kokinis' reputation, and this evening several issued stories suggesting that he has left the Browns.
At this time, there is no confirmation from either the team or Kokinis himself that the stories are accurate. As a result, this has to be classified only as a rumor that is making its way around league circles.
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