Mike McCarthy’s firing in Green Bay immediately raises the question of whether the Cleveland Browns would be interested in hiring him.
They would not have to wait to interview -- or hire -- him.
If the Browns desire, their head-coaching search could end in December, giving McCarthy the same advantage general manager John Dorsey had one year ago. Dorsey’s December hire gave him one month to observe and scout his team in preparation for his offseason retooling.
McCarthy’s 12-plus seasons with the Packers included a Super Bowl title, four NFC Championship Games and nine playoff appearances.