Hue Jackson‘s play calling has often been criticized, but so far he has held off on hiring an offensive coordinator. Why’s that? Jackson told reporters on Thursday that he didn’t want to hire an OC with a bad offense and make him take the fall (Twitter link via Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer). However, he says it’s possible that he will hire one for 2018.
Here’s the latest out of Cleveland following the firing of top exec Sashi Brown:
- Brown was not on speaking terms with Jackson over the past month or so, sources tell Cabot.
- The Browns say that Jackson will return in 2018, but some in league circles believe that might not be the case if the Browns finish 0-16, Mike Florio of PFT writes. Owner Jimmy Haslam going back on his promise might not be ideal, but Florio argues that the team will be open to ridicule regardless with a 1-31 record over the last two years.
- Brown knew his job was in jeopardy and met with Haslam recently to discuss it, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter) hears. At the time, Brown was told that no decisions had been made.
- When asked if he’ll want to have personnel control going forward, Jackson said that he wants to be in concert with those making the decisions (Twitter link via Rapoport).
- Jackson hopes that the team’s next regime can tighten up some of its loose lips. “This has been a leaky place for years. Hopefully some of that stuff will go away in time,” Jackson said (Twitter link via Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan).
- Fun fact: The Browns’ last win on a Sunday was Dec. 13, 2015, when Johnny Manziel led them to a 24-10 win over the Niners, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter) notes.
Jackson MUST go. Haslems, you’ve fired your GM, might as well clean the whole house. To avoid being tarred and feathered Haslems, you better put a football person in charge. And he better be the right guy.
Brown should have been fired after thje A.J. McCarron fiasco. Jackson never stood a chance with the Browns or Raiders because of talent. I agree with the CBS mock draft with the Browns, you add Lamar Jackson and SaQuan Barkley, and the Browns offense has talent. Now they have to find ways to get free agents to come to Cleveland with their $126 million cap space. This would be first time Jackson has had talent. That and no one better wants to coach the Browns.
Funfact: Browns last win was with Manziel beating 49ers.
Now the CFL won’t even take him.
No more Brown running the Browns
Next: No more Haslem running the Browns. He can’t get it right with Tennessee or the Browns!