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Carmen Policy reflects on Holmgren's missed opportunity with Browns

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Carmen Policy reflects on Holmgren's missed opportunity with Browns
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Carmen Policy discussed the impact of the NFL blocking Mike Holmgren from becoming the Cleveland Browns' head coach in 1999. Policy believes Holmgren's experience could have shaped quarterback Tim Couch into a successful player. This discussion is part of an ongoing series commemorating the Browns’ 80th birthday. Holmgren's track record included winning Super Bowls with the Green Bay Packers. Although Holmgren was interested in the Browns position, he ultimately became the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after the NFL intervention.

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  • •Carmen Policy lamented the NFL's interference in hiring Holmgren.
  • •Holmgren had a successful record with the Packers and 49ers.
  • •Policy believed Couch could have thrived under Holmgren's guidance.
  • •The conversation is part of a series celebrating the Browns' history.
  • •Holmgren moved to Seattle after being blocked from Cleveland.
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Carmen Policy laments that the NFL blocked Cleveland from hiring a star head coach in 1999. Part of an 80th Browns birthday series.

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