Cleveland Browns: Does Hue Jackson have to worry about the hot seat?

Recent comments from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio indicate that Cleveland Browns does have to worry his job security in 2017.

Even the most avid Kool-Aid drinking Cleveland Browns fan will tell you that this is a franchise still in a state a rebuilding.

It’s year two of the “analytics” rebuild, and while the Browns are expected to be better than their 1-15 mark of a season ago, Cleveland is expected by just about everyone to dwell in the cellar of the AFC North.

What’s that mean for second-year head coach Hue Jackson. Could he possibly be on the hot seat?

You’ve got to feel for Hue, especially when you consider the roster he was given in his first season coaching the Browns.

However, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio believes Jackson’s job isn’t safe, and that a 1-15, 2-14, or even a 3-13 season could cost the head coach his job. Florio addressed Jackson’s situation when asked if he’s convinced Hue will not be fired while appearing on 92.3 The Fan’s Bull & Fox show (14:21).

"“I am not convinced. I think there is a scenario this year where he gets fired.I think if they had gone 0-16 last year, he would’ve been in jeopardy, just because, Jimmy Haslam realizes it’s not sustainable. If you go 0-16, you can’t expect your fan base to continue to support you when you’ve matched the 2008 Lions.”"

Florio added that he went behind the scenes last season in an effort to get the Browns to commit to Jackson. After all, it was his first year, the roster had been gutted, and the 2016 draft class offered him little to no help in winning games.

Florio couldn’t get a commitment, though.

"“The Browns would never commit to the Browns being safe, no matter what. And maybe we don’t want to jinx it, it’s premature, whatever the case may be, but if he’s safe no matter what, they should say so, and they never did, and I think this year, he’s defienltey not safe no matter what.”"

No coach has lasted more than two years under Haslam’s ownership, which began in 2012.

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Pat Shurmur was fired after lackluster results following the 2012 season, and from there, the Browns went onto the infamous one-and-done year of Rob Chudzinski.

Mike Pettine was hired before the 2014 season, and was fired after the 2015 campaign.

And that brings us to Hue.

I believe the Browns are more than capable of winning six games this season, but that alone isn’t enough to warrant anyone job security, and that includes the front office. The team’s draft picks have to hit, and the players must show improvement, especially down the stretch in December.

Additionally, Florio’s comments regarding Jackson will leave curious minds to wonder how Jackson views his quarterback situation.

He’s got to win games, so you better believe he’s going to start the guy he believes gives the Browns the best chance to win.

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Maybe it’s DeShone Kizer, maybe it’s not. Either way, Browns fans should look forward to a renowned QB coach, such as Jackson, work with someone who possesses all the physical tools to succeed as an NFL quarterback, as Kizer does.

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