Continuing their unconventional approach this offseason, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is expected to announce the hiring of Paul DePodesta of the New York Mets as the Browns' Chief Strategy Officer.
DePodesta -- who helped the Mets become National League Champions last season -- will be above newly hired Executive Vice President of Football Operations Sashi Brown in the organizational hierarchy and will report to Haslem and team president Alec Scheiner, according to sources.
"We are fortunate to bring in Paul, an extremely talented, highly respected sports executive who will add a critical dimension to our front office," said Haslam.