Hue most likely gone now....
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https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/brows-run-reasons-stick-clueless-225437533.html
Browns run out of reasons to stick with clueless Hue Jackson
Sporting News Sporting News22 Oct 2017, 17:49
Browns run out of reasons to stick with clueless Hue Jackson
Hue Jackson can't settle on a quarterback, can't figure out the running game and can't adjust to injuries on offense. He's a major reason Cleveland has just one win in his 23 games as head coach.
The Titans did everything they could to hand host Cleveland its first win of the season Sunday. Browns coach Hue Jackson did everything in his power to flush the opportunity.With Jackson's team now 0-7 after a frustrating 12-9 overtime loss, it's more evident that the coach is a big part of the problem and isn't contributing to the solution. And now that he's 1-22 overall in less than 1 1/2 seasons at the helm, it's also clear the Browns need to make a change before 2018, and maybe sometime soon in 2017.
Jackson came in with a lot of promise last offseason as an accomplished offensive mind and respected motivator, but as the team remains in its massive rebuild, he has mismanaged games and failed to maximize the talent he does have.
Week 7 against Tennessee brought his decision to turn back to rookie DeShone Kizer at starting quarterback over Kevin Hogan. Then, despite Kizer (12-of-20 passing, 114 yards, zero sacks) throwing better downfield (even with two interceptions), Jackson decided to bench him midgame for the second time in three weeks — this time in favor of Cody Kessler instead of Hogan.
Kizer still ended up being more efficient than Kessler (10 for 19, 120 yards, two sacks, INT), and the Browns again couldn't generate enough points to win a game. Deploying three struggling young QBs means there's no chance for any of them to truly develop or find a rhythm, which will further sink an offense severely lacking reliable skill players.
Indeed, the problems go well beyond quarterback. Jackson has been adamant about trying to get slumping power running back Isaiah Crowell on track when receiving back Duke Johnson Jr. has been the Browns' best source of offense. Injuries to the wide receiver corps have kept Cleveland from settling on a go-to guy. You would think that would make Jackson feature his tight ends more in the passing game, but despite their athleticism, David Njoku and Seth DeValve have been treated more like flashes than players with substance.
There's a desperation to get too many players involved, and many players are being overwhelmed as a result. The random rotation of QBs contributes to the lack of chemistry. Even last year's mess of Kessler, Josh McCown and Robert Griffin III looked a lot cleaner because of veteran targets such as Terrelle Pryor and Gary Barnidge.
Sure, it was Browns management that let Pryor walk and Barnidge go, but the brain trust went further away from recycled veterans because it trusted Jackson to lead the youth movement. The only thing he has developed is a disaster, one in which it appears he has no idea what he's doing.
That cluelessness has carried over to decisions not involving the offense. On the game's opening drive, with Tennessee facing a third-and-1 at the Cleveland 32, Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan was flagged for a 15-yard facemask penalty. Instead of accepting the penalty to push the Titans out of field-goal range, Jackson declined it and made the Titans go for it on fourth down, only to have his defense jump offside. Four plays later, the decision had cost Cleveland three points.
Jackson isn't complementing the other side of the ball with his game plans, either. The Browns have fielded a much-improved defense — especially against the run — with young front-seven standouts such as Myles Garrett, Danny Shelton, Christian Kirksey and Jamie Collins. All of those players, along with an overachieving secondary that's missing top cornerback Jason McCourty, made big plays to give Cleveland a chance to steal the game.
Yet, within the game flow, the Browns' staff didn't play to this performance. The coaches again were too aggressive early and too conservative late. Such a volatile mix of bad situational football and a lack of creativity makes Cleveland extremely easy to defend; the box scores and personnel usage look similar every week, down to (insert QB here).
Jackson's desperate attempt to get a second win in as many seasons has, in a way, led to uncertainty about everything. Not having command and confidence is the worst look for an NFL coach. He's overwhelmed in the job to the point he'll probably be better off being relieved of it.
Taking the offensive play-calling away from him and giving it to Al Saunders won't create the necessary spark to win a game. The Browns' brass should be looking at Jackson and deciding it has seen enough — and that it should want to make its latest coaching change.
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I have no issue with Williams.
What? How many times have you said that you hate him? And his D is a bunch of undisciplined blitzers running around out there?
Aaaanyway. I think Hue is a terrible game managing coach...and have for quite some time...but he IS shackled with poor QB's and WR's in a PASSING league. Even a real good coach would be scratching his head at what he can do to get a win. This stockpile of losses that we've accumed over the last two years is NOT his fault.
Do I think he should be replaced? Yeah. But not because of all of the losses.
What? How many times have you said that you hate him? And his D is a bunch of undisciplined blitzers running around out there?
Aaaanyway. I think Hue is a terrible game managing coach...and have for quite some time...but he IS shackled with poor QB's and WR's in a PASSING league. Even a real good coach would be scratching his head at what he can do to get a win. This stockpile of losses that we've accumed over the last two years is NOT his fault.
Do I think he should be replaced? Yeah. But not because of all of the losses.
Regarding Williams, I was wrong. I like him.
Regarding Hue, as I said in a couple earlier posts, it isn't just the losses, but when you take the entirety of his performance, the loses add to the justification for firing him.
As you start considering the kind of players the FO has given Hue, and other such issues, you create a broad spectrum of culpability for the mess this team is in. That, then leads to one of two points of view, and neither of them is good. a) Everyone has culpability, so lets all work together (and what? Keep screwing up?) or,
Everyone is at fault, so fire everyone.
If we were 3 - 4, Hue is still a bad coach. He just has too many negatives against him. Scapegoat or not, he has to go. On a side noe, he FO has provided some pretty decent players for us. I think the FO is one QB away from being considered a good FO.
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That article says it all D Bone. Hue is obviously not HC material plus he chokes under game day pressure. Either give him an OC or send him packing.
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That article says it all D Bone. Hue is obviously not HC material plus he chokes under game day pressure. Either give him an OC or send him packing.
That article says it all D Bone. Hue is obviously not HC material plus he chokes under game day pressure. Either give him an OC or send him packing.
Ag, I don't disagree with benching Kizer. MHO? Hue's in full panic mode- (though he'd never admit it) 'cause I figure Jummuh read him the riot act. I don't even think hiring (or promoting) an OC is going to save him. He's trying to micro manage the offense. Too much going on to be a head coach and a qb coach at the same time during the game. The Titan's D isn't exactly going to be confused with the '86 Bears, and all you can get is 3 FGs? General lack of pressure on Mariotta aside, the D played their hearts out, and we still couldn't win. DUH- 4th quarter and OT- me and my pal could see the Titans were stacking the box majorly- did Hue adjust his play calling accordingly? Not that we could see.
I'm not sure how many more fiascos it's going to take for Haslam to step in and tell Sashi enough is enough, but a London blowout by the Vikes might be enough to do it. Bye week, and it's bye-bye Hue. Williams takes over.
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What? How many times have you said that you hate him? And his D is a bunch of undisciplined blitzers running around out there?
Aaaanyway. I think Hue is a terrible game managing coach...and have for quite some time...but he IS shackled with poor QB's and WR's in a PASSING league. Even a real good coach would be scratching his head at what he can do to get a win. This stockpile of losses that we've accumed over the last two years is NOT his fault.
Do I think he should be replaced? Yeah. But not because of all of the losses.
Regarding Williams, I was wrong. I like him.
Regarding Hue, as I said in a couple earlier posts, it isn't just the losses, but when you take the entirety of his performance, the loses add to the justification for firing him.
As you start considering the kind of players the FO has given Hue, and other such issues, you create a broad spectrum of culpability for the mess this team is in. That, then leads to one of two points of view, and neither of them is good. a) Everyone has culpability, so lets all work together (and what? Keep screwing up?) or,
Everyone is at fault, so fire everyone.
If we were 3 - 4, Hue is still a bad coach. He just has too many negatives against him. Scapegoat or not, he has to go. On a side noe, he FO has provided some pretty decent players for us. I think the FO is one QB away from being considered a good FO.
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And with Thomas more then likely out for the season, our QB will be running for his life constantly.
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1. Less than a week after Marcus Mariota led the Titans on a crucial touchdown drive on Monday Night Football, Tennessee couldn't get anywhere near the end zone in the fourth quarter. Again restricted to the pocket, Mariota faced frequent pressure from Cleveland's front seven. Head coach Mike Mularkey's exotic smashmouth offense, which has been reduced to just smashmouth recently, failed to break 100 yards on the ground, which choked Tennessee's offense and resulted in the touchdown embargo. Tennessee looked far from the squad that put up 36 points in a come-from-behind win over the Colts, but credit is still due to Mariota, who completed 21 of 34 pass attempts for 203 yards and did enough to win, despite the lack of fireworks. More importantly, in the wide-open AFC South, Tennessee secured another victory to keep the Titans in a tie atop the division with a Jacksonville team that appears to get stronger with each week.
2. Cleveland's defense was outstanding. The Browns might be a disaster on offense, but Gregg Williams has his unit playing with fire and desire. The group's Sunday peak came in the third quarter after another DeShone Kizerinterception. On first and goal from Cleveland's 1, the Browns stonewalled DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry on three of four attempts from three feet out, keeping Tennessee from the end zone with a turnover on downs. The stand proved to be crucial in keeping the game close, and was also Tennessee's last trip to Cleveland's red zone for the day.
The Browns bottled up the Titans on the ground, limiting Tennessee to 80 yards rushing on 34 attempts. Browns defenders also made crucial pass breakups while trailing by three points, with Christian Kirksey shadowing Delanie Walkerthrough the back of the end zone and cornerback Michael Jordan breaking up a ball to Eric Decker on third down, helping Cleveland preserve its chances. Unfortunately for the still-winless Browns, the defense could only hold for so long, especially when faced with bad starting field position after consecutive three-and-outs in overtime.
3. Firing a staff won't help anything develop in Cleveland, but Hue Jackson's (mis)management of the quarterback position is alarming. Jackson has now switched from Kizer, to Kevin Hogan, back to Kizer (and demoting Hogan to third string), to Cody Kessler after another poor outing from Kizer. For a coach who was a supposed quarterback whisperer, he's been as consistent as the fall weather in Cleveland. His quick hook on Kizer has screamed desperation, and after yet another loss, it would be foolish to expect anything less in the coming weeks. The problem with this is this creates a quarterback room with each guy constantly looking over his shoulder for his replacement, which definitely doesn't breed confidence.
"I'm sure (Cleveland's quarterbacks) don't want the yo-yo, but it goes both ways," Jackson said after the loss. "In the process of developing quarterbacks, I want them to not turn the ball over."
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Demand an OC be brought in or out the door you go Hue. Teams have switch OC mid season , it can work.
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Greg Williams is going to be the interim head coach heading into the Lions game
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I can't see us going 4-5 over the next 9, which is the MINIMUM of what Hue probably has to do to keep his job. Even that would place him at 5-27 over his tenure, which blows. And I don't think he even gets to 4 wins this year.
His decision to decline a fifteen yard penalty in the first qtr when the titans had the ball on the 32 and give them a 4th and 1 was absurd....that speaks to his understanding of risk/reward and expected pt totals....just an obscene coaching malpractice decision.
I can't see us going 4-5 over the next 9, which is the MINIMUM of what Hue probably has to do to keep his job. Even that would place him at 5-27 over his tenure, which blows. And I don't think he even gets to 4 wins this year.
His decision to decline a fifteen yard penalty in the first qtr when the titans had the ball on the 32 and give them a 4th and 1 was absurd....that speaks to his understanding of risk/reward and expected pt totals....just an obscene coaching malpractice decision.
I can refer you to some attorneys that specialize in malpractice. In Hue's case, it would be a class action suit with about a couple of million plaintiffs.
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https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/brows-run-reasons-stick-clueless-225437533.html
Browns run out of reasons to stick with clueless Hue Jackson
Sporting News Sporting News22 Oct 2017, 17:49
Browns run out of reasons to stick with clueless Hue Jackson
Hue Jackson can't settle on a quarterback, can't figure out the running game and can't adjust to injuries on offense. He's a major reason Cleveland has just one win in his 23 games as head coach.
The Titans did everything they could to hand host Cleveland its first win of the season Sunday. Browns coach Hue Jackson did everything in his power to flush the opportunity.With Jackson's team now 0-7 after a frustrating 12-9 overtime loss, it's more evident that the coach is a big part of the problem and isn't contributing to the solution. And now that he's 1-22 overall in less than 1 1/2 seasons at the helm, it's also clear the Browns need to make a change before 2018, and maybe sometime soon in 2017.
Jackson came in with a lot of promise last offseason as an accomplished offensive mind and respected motivator, but as the team remains in its massive rebuild, he has mismanaged games and failed to maximize the talent he does have.
Week 7 against Tennessee brought his decision to turn back to rookie DeShone Kizer at starting quarterback over Kevin Hogan. Then, despite Kizer (12-of-20 passing, 114 yards, zero sacks) throwing better downfield (even with two interceptions), Jackson decided to bench him midgame for the second time in three weeks — this time in favor of Cody Kessler instead of Hogan.
Kizer still ended up being more efficient than Kessler (10 for 19, 120 yards, two sacks, INT), and the Browns again couldn't generate enough points to win a game. Deploying three struggling young QBs means there's no chance for any of them to truly develop or find a rhythm, which will further sink an offense severely lacking reliable skill players.
Indeed, the problems go well beyond quarterback. Jackson has been adamant about trying to get slumping power running back Isaiah Crowell on track when receiving back Duke Johnson Jr. has been the Browns' best source of offense. Injuries to the wide receiver corps have kept Cleveland from settling on a go-to guy. You would think that would make Jackson feature his tight ends more in the passing game, but despite their athleticism, David Njoku and Seth DeValve have been treated more like flashes than players with substance.
There's a desperation to get too many players involved, and many players are being overwhelmed as a result. The random rotation of QBs contributes to the lack of chemistry. Even last year's mess of Kessler, Josh McCown and Robert Griffin III looked a lot cleaner because of veteran targets such as Terrelle Pryor and Gary Barnidge.
Sure, it was Browns management that let Pryor walk and Barnidge go, but the brain trust went further away from recycled veterans because it trusted Jackson to lead the youth movement. The only thing he has developed is a disaster, one in which it appears he has no idea what he's doing.
That cluelessness has carried over to decisions not involving the offense. On the game's opening drive, with Tennessee facing a third-and-1 at the Cleveland 32, Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan was flagged for a 15-yard facemask penalty. Instead of accepting the penalty to push the Titans out of field-goal range, Jackson declined it and made the Titans go for it on fourth down, only to have his defense jump offside. Four plays later, the decision had cost Cleveland three points.
Jackson isn't complementing the other side of the ball with his game plans, either. The Browns have fielded a much-improved defense — especially against the run — with young front-seven standouts such as Myles Garrett, Danny Shelton, Christian Kirksey and Jamie Collins. All of those players, along with an overachieving secondary that's missing top cornerback Jason McCourty, made big plays to give Cleveland a chance to steal the game.
Yet, within the game flow, the Browns' staff didn't play to this performance. The coaches again were too aggressive early and too conservative late. Such a volatile mix of bad situational football and a lack of creativity makes Cleveland extremely easy to defend; the box scores and personnel usage look similar every week, down to (insert QB here).
Jackson's desperate attempt to get a second win in as many seasons has, in a way, led to uncertainty about everything. Not having command and confidence is the worst look for an NFL coach. He's overwhelmed in the job to the point he'll probably be better off being relieved of it.
Taking the offensive play-calling away from him and giving it to Al Saunders won't create the necessary spark to win a game. The Browns' brass should be looking at Jackson and deciding it has seen enough — and that it should want to make its latest coaching change.
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/brows-run-reasons-stick-clueless-225437533.html
Browns run out of reasons to stick with clueless Hue Jackson
Sporting News Sporting News22 Oct 2017, 17:49
Browns run out of reasons to stick with clueless Hue Jackson
Hue Jackson can't settle on a quarterback, can't figure out the running game and can't adjust to injuries on offense. He's a major reason Cleveland has just one win in his 23 games as head coach.
The Titans did everything they could to hand host Cleveland its first win of the season Sunday. Browns coach Hue Jackson did everything in his power to flush the opportunity.With Jackson's team now 0-7 after a frustrating 12-9 overtime loss, it's more evident that the coach is a big part of the problem and isn't contributing to the solution. And now that he's 1-22 overall in less than 1 1/2 seasons at the helm, it's also clear the Browns need to make a change before 2018, and maybe sometime soon in 2017.
Jackson came in with a lot of promise last offseason as an accomplished offensive mind and respected motivator, but as the team remains in its massive rebuild, he has mismanaged games and failed to maximize the talent he does have.
Week 7 against Tennessee brought his decision to turn back to rookie DeShone Kizer at starting quarterback over Kevin Hogan. Then, despite Kizer (12-of-20 passing, 114 yards, zero sacks) throwing better downfield (even with two interceptions), Jackson decided to bench him midgame for the second time in three weeks — this time in favor of Cody Kessler instead of Hogan.
Kizer still ended up being more efficient than Kessler (10 for 19, 120 yards, two sacks, INT), and the Browns again couldn't generate enough points to win a game. Deploying three struggling young QBs means there's no chance for any of them to truly develop or find a rhythm, which will further sink an offense severely lacking reliable skill players.
Indeed, the problems go well beyond quarterback. Jackson has been adamant about trying to get slumping power running back Isaiah Crowell on track when receiving back Duke Johnson Jr. has been the Browns' best source of offense. Injuries to the wide receiver corps have kept Cleveland from settling on a go-to guy. You would think that would make Jackson feature his tight ends more in the passing game, but despite their athleticism, David Njoku and Seth DeValve have been treated more like flashes than players with substance.
There's a desperation to get too many players involved, and many players are being overwhelmed as a result. The random rotation of QBs contributes to the lack of chemistry. Even last year's mess of Kessler, Josh McCown and Robert Griffin III looked a lot cleaner because of veteran targets such as Terrelle Pryor and Gary Barnidge.
Sure, it was Browns management that let Pryor walk and Barnidge go, but the brain trust went further away from recycled veterans because it trusted Jackson to lead the youth movement. The only thing he has developed is a disaster, one in which it appears he has no idea what he's doing.
That cluelessness has carried over to decisions not involving the offense. On the game's opening drive, with Tennessee facing a third-and-1 at the Cleveland 32, Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan was flagged for a 15-yard facemask penalty. Instead of accepting the penalty to push the Titans out of field-goal range, Jackson declined it and made the Titans go for it on fourth down, only to have his defense jump offside. Four plays later, the decision had cost Cleveland three points.
Jackson isn't complementing the other side of the ball with his game plans, either. The Browns have fielded a much-improved defense — especially against the run — with young front-seven standouts such as Myles Garrett, Danny Shelton, Christian Kirksey and Jamie Collins. All of those players, along with an overachieving secondary that's missing top cornerback Jason McCourty, made big plays to give Cleveland a chance to steal the game.
Yet, within the game flow, the Browns' staff didn't play to this performance. The coaches again were too aggressive early and too conservative late. Such a volatile mix of bad situational football and a lack of creativity makes Cleveland extremely easy to defend; the box scores and personnel usage look similar every week, down to (insert QB here).
Jackson's desperate attempt to get a second win in as many seasons has, in a way, led to uncertainty about everything. Not having command and confidence is the worst look for an NFL coach. He's overwhelmed in the job to the point he'll probably be better off being relieved of it.
Taking the offensive play-calling away from him and giving it to Al Saunders won't create the necessary spark to win a game. The Browns' brass should be looking at Jackson and deciding it has seen enough — and that it should want to make its latest coaching change.
This from a neutral source, The Sporting News. It is incredibly right on point.
As far as I am concerned Hue is on a 9 game audition to keep his job for next year. And he needs to listed to this constructive criticism and adapt if he wants to continue.
Does anyone think he will do so?
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What? How many times have you said that you hate him? And his D is a bunch of undisciplined blitzers running around out there?
Aaaanyway. I think Hue is a terrible game managing coach...and have for quite some time...but he IS shackled with poor QB's and WR's in a PASSING league. Even a real good coach would be scratching his head at what he can do to get a win. This stockpile of losses that we've accumed over the last two years is NOT his fault.
Do I think he should be replaced? Yeah. But not because of all of the losses.
Regarding Williams, I was wrong. I like him.
Regarding Hue, as I said in a couple earlier posts, it isn't just the losses, but when you take the entirety of his performance, the loses add to the justification for firing him.
As you start considering the kind of players the FO has given Hue, and other such issues, you create a broad spectrum of culpability for the mess this team is in. That, then leads to one of two points of view, and neither of them is good. a) Everyone has culpability, so lets all work together (and what? Keep screwing up?) or,
Everyone is at fault, so fire everyone.
If we were 3 - 4, Hue is still a bad coach. He just has too many negatives against him. Scapegoat or not, he has to go. On a side noe, he FO has provided some pretty decent players for us. I think the FO is one QB away from being considered a good FO.
Regarding Williams, I was wrong. I like him.
Regarding Hue, as I said in a couple earlier posts, it isn't just the losses, but when you take the entirety of his performance, the loses add to the justification for firing him.
As you start considering the kind of players the FO has given Hue, and other such issues, you create a broad spectrum of culpability for the mess this team is in. That, then leads to one of two points of view, and neither of them is good. a) Everyone has culpability, so lets all work together (and what? Keep screwing up?) or,
Everyone is at fault, so fire everyone.
If we were 3 - 4, Hue is still a bad coach. He just has too many negatives against him. Scapegoat or not, he has to go. On a side noe, he FO has provided some pretty decent players for us. I think the FO is one QB away from being considered a good FO.
I think this...what I bolded above.. may in fact be correct. I have said all along that the Browns talent is no where near as bad as how that talent has played. Yes, there are deficiencies in a few spots....QB, WR, DB....but overall..except for QB, I think the Browns, match up talent wise with the other teams in our division. Nevertheless....we cannot let this FO off the hook. Taking 5 WRs and not one of them seemingly worth a piss......cacking up furballs by passing on apparent top quality QBs all for the sake of acquiring more picks for the future. Well...if they don't get their picks right they may not be here to see that future.
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Bye week, and it's bye-bye Hue. Williams takes over.
NO, NO, NO, NO, NO. I want Williams right where he is. He is a proven top DC....and a proven not Top HC. Let him do the job he is best at.
If Hue were fired, as someone said, better to make Al Saunders or someone interim HC.
But I don't think Hue will be fired at all this year...but he is on thin ice for next year.
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I feel like the the only way that Hue could keep his job is if he adds an OC and there is notable improvement right away...
But Honestly - I say he makes it through the year and then is let go within 24 hours of the end of the season... With all these picks in the 2018 draft, they will go on a HC search and the brain trust will allow the new HC to believe that the new QB drafted will be his guy.
Honestly I'm surprised that Hue is still here... All of this losing is just crushing his chances of being hired somewhere else once he is let go.
This feels an awful lot like a slightly different version of the Matt Millen years in Detroit - it was way easier to laugh at when it was someone else's problem
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https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/brows-run-reasons-stick-clueless-225437533.html
Browns run out of reasons to stick with clueless Hue Jackson
Sporting News Sporting News22 Oct 2017, 17:49
Browns run out of reasons to stick with clueless Hue Jackson
Hue Jackson can't settle on a quarterback, can't figure out the running game and can't adjust to injuries on offense. He's a major reason Cleveland has just one win in his 23 games as head coach.
The Titans did everything they could to hand host Cleveland its first win of the season Sunday. Browns coach Hue Jackson did everything in his power to flush the opportunity.With Jackson's team now 0-7 after a frustrating 12-9 overtime loss, it's more evident that the coach is a big part of the problem and isn't contributing to the solution. And now that he's 1-22 overall in less than 1 1/2 seasons at the helm, it's also clear the Browns need to make a change before 2018, and maybe sometime soon in 2017.
Jackson came in with a lot of promise last offseason as an accomplished offensive mind and respected motivator, but as the team remains in its massive rebuild, he has mismanaged games and failed to maximize the talent he does have.
Week 7 against Tennessee brought his decision to turn back to rookie DeShone Kizer at starting quarterback over Kevin Hogan. Then, despite Kizer (12-of-20 passing, 114 yards, zero sacks) throwing better downfield (even with two interceptions), Jackson decided to bench him midgame for the second time in three weeks — this time in favor of Cody Kessler instead of Hogan.
Kizer still ended up being more efficient than Kessler (10 for 19, 120 yards, two sacks, INT), and the Browns again couldn't generate enough points to win a game. Deploying three struggling young QBs means there's no chance for any of them to truly develop or find a rhythm, which will further sink an offense severely lacking reliable skill players.
Indeed, the problems go well beyond quarterback. Jackson has been adamant about trying to get slumping power running back Isaiah Crowell on track when receiving back Duke Johnson Jr. has been the Browns' best source of offense. Injuries to the wide receiver corps have kept Cleveland from settling on a go-to guy. You would think that would make Jackson feature his tight ends more in the passing game, but despite their athleticism, David Njoku and Seth DeValve have been treated more like flashes than players with substance.
There's a desperation to get too many players involved, and many players are being overwhelmed as a result. The random rotation of QBs contributes to the lack of chemistry. Even last year's mess of Kessler, Josh McCown and Robert Griffin III looked a lot cleaner because of veteran targets such as Terrelle Pryor and Gary Barnidge.
Sure, it was Browns management that let Pryor walk and Barnidge go, but the brain trust went further away from recycled veterans because it trusted Jackson to lead the youth movement. The only thing he has developed is a disaster, one in which it appears he has no idea what he's doing.
That cluelessness has carried over to decisions not involving the offense. On the game's opening drive, with Tennessee facing a third-and-1 at the Cleveland 32, Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan was flagged for a 15-yard facemask penalty. Instead of accepting the penalty to push the Titans out of field-goal range, Jackson declined it and made the Titans go for it on fourth down, only to have his defense jump offside. Four plays later, the decision had cost Cleveland three points.
Jackson isn't complementing the other side of the ball with his game plans, either. The Browns have fielded a much-improved defense — especially against the run — with young front-seven standouts such as Myles Garrett, Danny Shelton, Christian Kirksey and Jamie Collins. All of those players, along with an overachieving secondary that's missing top cornerback Jason McCourty, made big plays to give Cleveland a chance to steal the game.
Yet, within the game flow, the Browns' staff didn't play to this performance. The coaches again were too aggressive early and too conservative late. Such a volatile mix of bad situational football and a lack of creativity makes Cleveland extremely easy to defend; the box scores and personnel usage look similar every week, down to (insert QB here).
Jackson's desperate attempt to get a second win in as many seasons has, in a way, led to uncertainty about everything. Not having command and confidence is the worst look for an NFL coach. He's overwhelmed in the job to the point he'll probably be better off being relieved of it.
Taking the offensive play-calling away from him and giving it to Al Saunders won't create the necessary spark to win a game. The Browns' brass should be looking at Jackson and deciding it has seen enough — and that it should want to make its latest coaching change.
This from a neutral source, The Sporting News. It is incredibly right on point.
As far as I am concerned Hue is on a 9 game audition to keep his job for next year. And he needs to listed to this constructive criticism and adapt if he wants to continue.
Does anyone think he will do so?
This from a neutral source, The Sporting News. It is incredibly right on point.
As far as I am concerned Hue is on a 9 game audition to keep his job for next year. And he needs to listed to this constructive criticism and adapt if he wants to continue.
Does anyone think he will do so?
NOPE!
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Greg Williams is going to be the interim head coach heading into the Lions game
Hate to bust your bubble, but Hue isn't going anywhere this season.
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I have no issue with Williams.
What? How many times have you said that you hate him? And his D is a bunch of undisciplined blitzers running around out there?
Aaaanyway. I think Hue is a terrible game managing coach...and have for quite some time...but he IS shackled with poor QB's and WR's in a PASSING league. Even a real good coach would be scratching his head at what he can do to get a win. This stockpile of losses that we've accumed over the last two years is NOT his fault.
Do I think he should be replaced? Yeah. But not because of all of the losses.
What? How many times have you said that you hate him? And his D is a bunch of undisciplined blitzers running around out there?
Aaaanyway. I think Hue is a terrible game managing coach...and have for quite some time...but he IS shackled with poor QB's and WR's in a PASSING league. Even a real good coach would be scratching his head at what he can do to get a win. This stockpile of losses that we've accumed over the last two years is NOT his fault.
Do I think he should be replaced? Yeah. But not because of all of the losses.
Pass attempts: 3rd most in the NFL, 30TH IN YPA (plus 14 INTs, 6 more than the next worst). Rush attempts: 20th in NFL, 15th in YPC
Other division leaders:
- Rams: 18th in pass atps, 7th in rushes, despite ranked 19th in ypc
- Eagles: 12th in pass atps, 4th in rushes
- Jags: 27th in pass atps, 1st in rushes
This speaks to playcalling. These teams with young QBs STRONGLY emphasize the run game, and throw the ball far less than we do with developing QBs. We should be closer to what the Jags do, but were calling plays like we have Aaron Rodgers. Its very frustrating.
You forgot the ultimate rookie, care-taking stat line...
Passing Rushing Scoring Date Week Tm Opp Result GS Cmp Att Cmp% Yds TD Int Rate Sk Yds Y/A AY/A Rush Yds Y/A TD 2PM TD 2017-10-15 6 CHI @ BAL W 27-24 * 8 16 50.00 113 1 0 94.0 4 23 7.06 8.31 4 32 8.00 0 0 2017-10-22 7 CHI CAR W 17-3 * 4 7 57.14 107 0 0 101.8 4 22 15.29 15.29 5 3 0.60 0 0 Two week total... 12/23 220-yd and 2 wins...
Total attempts and yards in those two games?
- Passing: 241 on 13/24 (including 1/1 by Cohen for 21 yd)
- Rushing: 299 on 80 rushes
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I can't see us going 4-5 over the next 9, which is the MINIMUM of what Hue probably has to do to keep his job. Even that would place him at 5-27 over his tenure, which blows. And I don't think he even gets to 4 wins this year.
His decision to decline a fifteen yard penalty in the first qtr when the titans had the ball on the 32 and give them a 4th and 1 was absurd....that speaks to his understanding of risk/reward and expected pt totals....just an obscene coaching malpractice decision.
I can't see us going 4-5 over the next 9, which is the MINIMUM of what Hue probably has to do to keep his job. Even that would place him at 5-27 over his tenure, which blows. And I don't think he even gets to 4 wins this year.
His decision to decline a fifteen yard penalty in the first qtr when the titans had the ball on the 32 and give them a 4th and 1 was absurd....that speaks to his understanding of risk/reward and expected pt totals....just an obscene coaching malpractice decision.
he pretty much sucks at coaching....don't see him ever getting the clowns to the sb or even the playoffs. however, it is not all his fault...You can put alot of blame on the dumbass analytic morons, chachi and lamebrane for the shitty butt players they have drafted., and of course the biggest pooper of all...the faaaaacking owner..
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