Browns hire former Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke as consultant

TL;DR

The Cleveland Browns have hired former Jaguars GM Trent Baalke as a consultant. Baalke previously managed the Jaguars and 49ers, and his hiring raises questions about the future of current GM Andrew Berry.

Key points

Cleveland Browns hire Trent Baalke as a consultant
Baalke was previously GM for Jaguars and 49ers
Concerns about Baalke's hiring due to past performance
Speculation about Baalke potentially replacing Andrew Berry

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Oct 30, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke reacts during an NFL International Series game against the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Jaguars 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images You didn’t really think he’d be out of the league forever, did you? According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, the Cleveland Browns have hired Trent Baalke, the former general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-24) and San Francisco 49ers (2011-16), in a “consultant-like capacity.” Under Baalke, the Niners had a 51-44 regular season record and five postseason wins. The Jags had a 25-43 record and one playoff win. The only players he drafted in Jacksonville with a Pro Bowl nod are former first-round picks Trevor Lawrence, Devin Lloyd, and Brian Thomas Jr. Jared Mueller of Dawgs By Nature noted that current Browns general manager Andrew Berry has a history of bringing in failed executives as consultants. Baalke now joins a list that includes names like Bob Quinn, Tom Telesco, and Ryan Grigson. As plenty have already joked online, Berry’s clock has begun. Could he be the latest executive to be usurped by the weaseling Baalke? How long will it take Baalke to secure a full-time position in Cleveland? Does Baalke already have a strong chance of becoming the Browns’ next general manager? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Q&A

What is Trent Baalke's history as a general manager?

Trent Baalke served as the general manager for the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2016 and the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2021 to 2024.

Why did the Browns hire Trent Baalke as a consultant?

The Browns hired Baalke to leverage his experience, although his past performance has raised concerns among fans and analysts.

Could Trent Baalke replace Andrew Berry as Browns GM?

There are speculations that Baalke could eventually take over as the Browns' general manager, given his new consulting role.