Browns were ‘disorganized chaos’ under Hue Jackson
The end of the Hue Jackson era in Cleveland didn’t come as a surprise to CBS’ Ian Eagle.
Recounting the former Browns braintrust on the “Rich Eisen Show,” Eagle, who had the call with partner Dan Fouts for Jackson’s final game with the team against the Steelers on Oct. 28, said the coach didn’t appear to have it all together.
“Dan Fouts asked [Jackson] in the meeting, he said, ‘Well, you’ve got Baker Mayfield. Why aren’t you running more of the stuff he ran at Oklahoma? The run-pass option stuff,’” Eagle said of the production gathering, per Cincinnati.com.
Jackson reportedly responded, “Great question. I agree.”
Hoping to clarify the curious reply, Fouts asked again and received a similar answer from Jackson.
“We walk out of there thinking, ‘What is going on here?’ And obviously, that was the end of the line. They’d lose that game,” Eagle said.
The Browns let go of both Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley after that Oct. 28 loss to the Steelers, naming defensive coordinator Gregg Williams as interim head coach.
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“We were not shocked when they made the decision [to fire Jackson and Haley]. It seemed to be complete, disorganized chaos behind the scenes,” Eagle said.
Jackson has since moved on, joining the Bengals staff as a special assistant to head coach Marvin Lewis, much to the dismay of Mayfield.
“Left Cleveland goes down to Cincinnati. I don’t know. That’s just somebody that’s in our locker room asking for us to play for him and then goes to a different team we play twice a year. Everybody can have their spin on it, but that’s how I feel,” Mayfield said Sunday, following the Browns’ 35-20 victory over the Bengals.
After the game, Jackson attempted to make nice with Mayfield on the field, but settled for a handshake instead.
“I speak my mind, that’s how I am. I didn’t like the move and people don’t have to care. I’m not looking for anybody’s approval,” Mayfield said, according to Cleveland.com. “I don’t regret any of it.”
