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Who had an hour? I should have bet longer. Man that took too long for a Saban NFL thread.

He has been linked to the Browns but I'm not sure on it at all after hearing Dr. Echols on Finebaum. He's a friend of Saban's and he basically said that it's a bad fit and himself and all of his family loves their situation in Bama. Also read something by Peter King that said it was highly unlikely to nonexistent when it comes to leaving for the pros.

If he does get us a third natty in six years, I'll still root for the guy for what he has done for our program. I would hate to lose him, but I'm starting to think that the Browns and Saban to the pros is just not going to happen (knocking on wood)

We will all know shortly after the national championship game though.

I heard Saban is looking for the next challenge, and will be taking over a team in the CFL. After dominating that country, he will force the NFL to bring back NFL Europe and set his sights on a new continent and a new challenge: convincing soccer fans that our football is the real football.

I'm not praying for Saban to leave, but isn't it kind of odd Kirby Smart wasn't even mentioned for the Tennessee job? I thought that was one of his 'preferred' destinations? Did Alabama really pay a DC more than Tennessee was willing to pay a HC? Maybe I'm way off base here, but I can see a scenario where Smart signed an extension with Alabama (for less than what UT would have paid him), knowing he'd be the next HC and knowing it could happen soon.

I'm not saying he does or doesn't go the NFL but it won't be for any reason that's been discussed. Any team would have to immediately make Saban the highest paid coach (even more than Payton's new contract), make him GM and give a lot of leeway. I also don't buy the challenge reason either. It wouldn't be a challenge if he has to completely change his philosophy. The process hasn't and probably won't work in the NFL.

Like RATT and others have expressed, I really wouldn't be mad if he left anyways.

we"ll see Shurmur and Heckert are gone!!!

I would hate losing him for sure. You still can't get mad at him for trying to give it another shot, especially after winning at the least 2 natties and more than likely 3 in a week and a half.

He's 61 and not getting any younger, so if he wanted to give it a shot, then god bless him. He would be 61 after this last one, not giving him many more opportunities to give it a go. He gives us a third natty and he will always go down as legend at Bama.

I certainly won't cry about him leaving us high and dry or anything. I really do hope that Moore knows that he is actually considering it, if he is. That way he can put out feelers. We can basically cherry pick who we want if he does go. A lot different than where we were 6-7 years ago.

Saban has got to see what Harbaugh and Carrol are doing with the 49ers and Seahawks and got to somewhat want to try coaching in the NFL again. I could see Saban leaving, it's not like he has any ties to Bama and has dominated college football the last 4-5 years. Both Harbaugh and Carrol took teams that weren't doing well and turned them into playoff teams, I could see Saban doing the same with the Browns if he elects to go to the NFL.

what is there to lol about or were you just short on witty comments?

in fact i might be the only browns fan in here and i didnt start the thread so i guess my question is answered...

IMO, it would be crazy for him to try the same thing twice given his philosophy. What would be different this time?

I agree with this post completely.

Saban knows his advantage in CFB is that he out works everyone and it shows on the recruiting trail.

He won't have full control over his team in the NFL while he has it at Bama. I'll lick white dog shit if he leaves.