“Paul completely reorganized the Mets; scouting and player-development functions and had an extraordinary impact in both areas, but he was also very directly involved in our trade and free-agent acquisitions,” Mets GM Sandy Alderson said. “His commitment to excellence and his passion for innovation will be missed by the Mets and all of baseball. I wish him well with the Browns.”

Although his success has been achieved in professional baseball, DePodesta has wanted opportunities in the NFL.

“Cleveland and football have always held a special place in my heart,” DePodesta said. “It was 20 years ago this month, after pursing my first love of football and looking at every possible job in the NFL, that I got the biggest break I could imagine — a job offer from the American League champion Cleveland Indians. As excited as I was then, I am even more excited now to return to Cleveland and to try to help the Browns.”

Source: ESPN.com

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6 comments on “Paul DePodesta leaves Mets for job in the NFL

  • TexasGusCC

    Happy for Paul, he did a great job and always seemed very knowledgeable and up-to-date with regard to every player. Best of luck Paul, you will need it to help all my friends in Cleveland. Great people there.

  • JIMO

    oh…..interesting…..lets put his salary toward an everyday OF.

  • DED

    The Mike and Mike program on ESPN had a long bit on exactly how fouled up the Browns organization is likely to be going forward. Besides an awful record for going through front office personnel and coaches, they now have added some position, more or less between those of GM and coach, with those two answering to different execs. It sounds to me that Paul is stepping into a mess.

    • James Preller

      With Sandy unwell & near retirement, and with Jeff newly re-engaged, Paul might also be stepping out of one.

  • DED

    Ah. It’s a valid point.

    I still would have kept looking had it been me.

  • Matty Mets

    Brian, you missed your last opportunity to post a picture of Jonah Hill.

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