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The Cleveland Browns made headlines with their recent coaching changes. However, team owner Jimmy Haslam is confident they were made for the better.
The Browns parted ways with head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley after a 2-5-1 start to the 2018 NFL season. Haslam feels the changes were necessary moving forward, via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk:
“We did what we thought was best for the organization. I think we put the organization in a better place today than it was yesterday,” Haslam said.
General manager John Dorsey doubled down on Haslam's notion of trying to create a better team environment.
“What we’re trying to do is create the best environment moving forward, not only for the players but for the coaching staff,” Dorsey said.
Although making such significant coaching changes midway through the season is never ideal, their firing was hardly a surprise. Jackson and Haley were never able to get on the same page since the latter arrived prior to the year. The friction between the two clearly translated to the Browns' lackluster performance on the field.
To make matter worse, Cleveland has ushered in a number of promising, young players through the draft over the last several years. The losing will now be paired with the lack of stability on their coaching staff. Of course, the biggest concern will be with quarterback Baker Mayfield. The No. 1 overall pick has not enjoyed an ideal start to his rookie campaign. His development will undoubtedly continue to take a hit until the Browns can bring in someone new.
