There is likely nothing to this story, but it gave me a bit of a start when I stumbled upon it.

https://factoryofsadness.co/2020/01/...anadian-coach/

The source of the story is Tony Grossi, who is a reporter for ESPN's Cleveland radio station and a selector for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so not just some anonymous blogger. Unfortunately to read his full report requires a paid subscription, but the gist of it seems to be in the link above. It's pretty difficult to imagine the Browns going so far off the board for their next head coach, but . . .