So if the Browns had kept Pettine .....

[Benton]

I think he would have gotten another an offer or two, but I don't know if anyone would agree to his terms. The rumors are SF and CLE both wanted him, but he wanted to pick a QB at either place. Cleveland said "of course, we do every year" and SF said "But... you're supposed to be the fixer."

I think Hue just got scared that he wouldn't be able to find a team willing let him have as much control as he wanted. He got that with the Browns, for better or worse.

I think he's going to find it's worse when you don't have a decent scouting department.