If you love something, let it go. If it comes back, it won’t, because you’re from Cleveland. Twas announced a little while ago that Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan asked for, and was granted, his release from the team after just one season. There were reports earlier this week that some friction existed between the Browns front office and coaching staff (Gasp!), which presumably was the cause behind what happened today. One of the more popular rumors is that he will reunited with poppa Mike, whom he worked under in Washington before coming to Cleveland. Buffalo, San Francisco, Oakland and Chicago all seem to be possibilities for one or both of them.

Funny thing about Cleveland sports – when you see something you like going on, you’re not sure if you like it because it’s actually good, or if you like it because what came before it was just so goddamn awful. Happened earlier this year for me when the Indians traded Asdrubal Cabrera and let Jose Ramirez finish out the year at shortstop. Felt like I was watching fucking Omar. This could be why I’m actually pretty bummed about losing Shanahan after one year. Other than his obligatory 15 toss sweeps for -5 total yards a game, I actually thought he had a decent amount of creativity in his play-calling. Certainly more so than the run-run-pass-punt schemes we’ve been subjected to over the past few years. I also really would have liked to see what he could have done with Johnny given a full off-season to prepare. I could totally see him on top of his own swan after #2 clinched a playoff berth after week 16. Sigh.