As Bill Parcells officially takes the reins as the chief cook and butt kicker in Miami, rumors persist that he wants Browns coach Romeo Crennel to replace Cam Cameron.

“Believe the talk that Bill Parcells is interested in bringing in Cleveland coach Romeo Crennel to coach the Dolphins,” writes Bill Williamson of the Denver Post.

Crennel tried to dismiss the rumors on Wednesday, but never said unequivocally that he won’t be the coach of the Dolphins in 2008.

The Browns will make the playoffs if the Titans lose to the Colts on Sunday; if the Titans win, the Browns are out.  And once the Browns are done, look for the talk of Crennel leaving Cleveland to intensify.

As to G.M. Randy Mueller, we recently heard that Parcells might find a way to throw him a bone.  Even if Mueller is out, we don’t expect Mueller to leave until May 2008.  If Mueller goes in the short term, he carries with him all of the work that he has done in preparation for free agency and the draft.