Jimmy Haslam trying to buy the Browns

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Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Browns owner Randy Lerner said he currently is in negotiations to sell his team to Mr. Jimmy Haslam. He wants to keep all details private.
 
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Doesn't Haslam own a part of the Steelers?
 
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'Steelers fan' buying the Browns? - AFC North Blog - ESPN

It's no surprise that Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner is in talks to sell all or a portion of the team.

There has always been chatter that his heart wasn't into owning the team. It was his father, Al Lerner, who bought the team. Randy Lerner inherited it when his father passed away along with the responsibility of trying to get the Browns out of the AFC North cellar.

The unexpected part of Friday's news is the potential buyer/investor. Lerner confirmed in a statement that he is negotiations with Tennessee businessman Jimmy Haslam, a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2008. Yes, the Browns' despised division rival. If that upsets Browns fans, then they shouldn't read Haslam's investor profile on the Steelers' website where he proclaims: "I am 1,000 percent a Steelers fan!"

I totally understand the negative backlash this has caused from fans in Cleveland. It was only 16 years ago when your team was ripped away and moved to Baltimore. Now, it looks like a man waving the Terrible Towel is coming to take over the team.

This is probably futile, but let me try to calm your fears on this matter. First, Lerner didn't specify whether he'd be willing to sell the team outright or just a portion of it. So, the notion that Haslam is taking the entire team from Lerner is just speculation at this point (although you would have to think he is looking for a majority share).

And second, Haslam isn't a lifelong Steelers fan who grew up drinking Iron City beer. He is a billionaire who was a fan of the Cowboys and Colts before investing in the Steelers. He reportedly tried to buy the Titans a few years ago, which tells you how strong his ties are with the Steelers. If Haslam would gain a stake in the Browns, I'm sure he would change his allegiance to the Dawg Pound.

Let's see how this plays out. There is a lot of optimism about the future of the Browns with the likes of Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden. Now, those hopes comes with questions about who will be owing the team down the road.
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The Haslam's are minority owners in the Steelers. How could they switch to a rival?

NegaSteelers, IMO!
 
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I knew Haslam had money, but I had no idea he had enough to buy a NFL team. More power to him as long as he continues to give money to UT.
 
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There's no conflict of interest that wouldn't allow him to donate anymore is there? I assume not since he already owns a portion of the Steelers.
 
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Weezy said:
There's no conflict of interest that wouldn't allow him to donate anymore is there? I assume not since he already owns a portion of the Steelers.
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I would think he'd sell (back) his steelers portion were he to successfully purchase ownership of the browns
 
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Yeah he would have to give up his minority stake in the Steelers. He isn't even a true Steeler fan; he grew up a Dallas fan, than started liking Indy because of Manning, than he tried to buy the Titans, and now he is a Browns fan. The dude is just wanting an NFL franchise...
 
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Well I assumed he would give up the Steeler's stock. The question I was wondering was if he could keep donating to UTAD as an owner of an NFL franchise due to potential conflict of interests. I don't see any reason.

Then I remembered Jerry Jones....and that answered my question.
 
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Weezy said:
Well I assumed he would give up the Steeler's stock. The question I was wondering was if he could keep donating to UTAD as an owner of an NFL franchise due to potential conflict of interests. I don't see any reason.

Then I remembered Jerry Jones....and that answered my question.
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I don't fully understand...what would the potential conflicts of interest between owning an NFL team and donating to a university's athletic department have even been though?
 
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phowell23 said:
Deal is suppose to be completed before Week 1.
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Yeah, probably better to do it then vs in the middle of the season



Watch, though,all the Browns fans start panicking that their franchise is going to be moved (again) if this becomes official
 
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No reason to respond to why this is stupid, I just wanted to share a quote I just heard from a coworker.
"Jim Haslam is about to buy the Cleveland Browns. It just sickens me that he's able to afford that simply by charging us $3 a gallon at the pump."
I like to believe this guy helps me build character everyday. Listening to him preach nonsense while keeping my mouth shut almost impossible.
 
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His first move will be to call the retirement home....

"Hey Phil, pack your bags. You're moving to Cleveland!" :eek:lol:
 
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