NFL notebook: Rams' Shurmur reportedly high on Browns' list

From wire reports

St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur is emerging as the front-runner for the Cleveland Browns coaching vacancy, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, who said he had been in contact with several NFL executives.
The Browns have also interviewed Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey and are set to interview New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Browns might also interview Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, but as of Saturday, no interview had been scheduled.
Shurmur, 45, spent 10 seasons working in Philadelphia under coach Andy Reid, a protege and close friend of Browns president Mike Holmgren. Although Shurmur has never worked directly for Holmgren, his close association with Reid is the next-best thing. Reid also highly recommended former Eagles and current Browns general manager Tom Heckert, who spent eight seasons with Shurmur in Philadelphia.
Shurmur runs the West Coast offense that Holmgren and Heckert have spent their careers in. He's also credited with helping to develop rookie quarterback Sam Bradford this season, the No. 1 overall pick out of Oklahoma.
Bradford set NFL rookie records for completions (354) and attempts (590). He also passed for 18 touchdowns and 3,512 yards - second-most by a rookie in NFL history behind Peyton Manning's 3,739 in 1998. Bradford led the Rams to a 7-9 mark after their 1-15 record in 2009.

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