<div><p>Eric Mangini will return for a second season as coach of the Cleveland Browns, who finished the NFL season with a four-game winning streak after starting a woeful 1-11.</p><p>Newly-installed team president Mike Holmgren made the decision on Thursday, and Mangini's staff was asked to stay on also.</p><p>Holmgren said he and Mangini, who was sacked after last season by the New York Jets, spent the past two days in meetings.</p><p>"I was able to gain some tremendous insight into his thought process and philosophies, and came away from our meetings very impressed," Holmgren said in a statement.</p><p>"In my opinion, Eric has gained the respect and admiration of players, coaches and others in the organization, and with him continuing to lead the team I feel that we are headed in the right direction.</p><p>"Working together, our goal is to build on the strong tradition of this franchise and help get the Browns back to the playoffs."</p><p>During his introductory news conference Tuesday, Holmgren said that Mangini had a real chance of keeping his job. His talks with Mangini apparently made up his mind.</p><p>"I want to thank Mike for the opportunity to not only meet with him and share my thoughts and vision on what it takes to lead a team, but also to continue what we started here," Mangini said.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=66508311&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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