Pat Shurmur takes over Cleveland Browns

BEREA, Ohio, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Pat Shurmur, most recently offensive coordinator of the St. Louis Rams, was introduced Thursday as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

Shurmur is the 13th head coach in Browns franchise history, replacing Eric Mangini, whose two-season tenure in Cleveland ended Jan. 3 after the Browns finished with their second consecutive 5-11 record.

Shurmur was the Rams' offensive coordinator the last two seasons and is credited with helping turn the team from a 1-15 record in 2009 to 7-9 in 2010 as quarterback Sam Bradford set several NFL rookie passing records.

Shurmur was with the Philadelphia Eagles for 10 seasons, including seven as quarterbacks coach, prior to joining St. Louis.

"I want to thank the St. Louis Rams and (Coach) Steve Spagnulo for two terrific seasons and for giving me a chance to be a coordinator at this level," Shurmur said. "I am looking forward to this challenge and can't wait to get started in helping to build the Browns back to one of the elite teams in the NFL."