George Kokinis
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George Kokinis is a former general manager
of the Cleveland Browns
. As director of pro personnel for the Baltimore Ravens
the previous five seasons, Kokinis was responsible for analyzing NFL rosters and assessing the free agent market. He also assisted in contract negotiation for some of the team's draft picks. Before entering the pro personnel department, Kokinis served as the team's northeast area scout (1996–1999) He started his NFL scouting career in 1991 with the Cleveland Browns
, after an internship with the team's operations department.
A native of Wethersfield, CT, Kokinis earned a degree in psychology from Hobart College
and a master's degree in sports management from the University of Richmond
where he served as a graduate assistant for the school's baseball team. At Hobart, Kokinis played both football and baseball. Kokinis is married and has three children.
Prior to the 2009 season, Kokinis was hired as general manager
. But after a bad 1-7 start, Kokinis was reportedly escorted from the Cleveland Browns team facility by security on November 2, 2009 which was denied by the team. The team later released a statement saying he was "no longer actively involved with the organization.".
On June 1, 2010 George Kokinis returns to Ravens as assistant to Ozzie Newsome.
General Manager (American football)
In the National Football League, the general manager or GM of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the team during contract discussions with players....
of the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. As director of pro personnel for the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
the previous five seasons, Kokinis was responsible for analyzing NFL rosters and assessing the free agent market. He also assisted in contract negotiation for some of the team's draft picks. Before entering the pro personnel department, Kokinis served as the team's northeast area scout (1996–1999) He started his NFL scouting career in 1991 with the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, after an internship with the team's operations department.
A native of Wethersfield, CT, Kokinis earned a degree in psychology from Hobart College
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, located in Geneva, New York, are together a liberal arts college offering Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees. In athletics, however, the two schools compete with separate teams, known as the Hobart Statesmen and the...
and a master's degree in sports management from the University of Richmond
University of Richmond
The University of Richmond is a selective, private, nonsectarian, liberal arts university located on the border of the city of Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia. The University of Richmond is a primarily undergraduate, residential university with approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate...
where he served as a graduate assistant for the school's baseball team. At Hobart, Kokinis played both football and baseball. Kokinis is married and has three children.
Prior to the 2009 season, Kokinis was hired as general manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
. But after a bad 1-7 start, Kokinis was reportedly escorted from the Cleveland Browns team facility by security on November 2, 2009 which was denied by the team. The team later released a statement saying he was "no longer actively involved with the organization.".
On June 1, 2010 George Kokinis returns to Ravens as assistant to Ozzie Newsome.