Cleveland Browns: 10 step method to fixing the team

3. Remove play-calling duties from head coach Hue Jackson

This is certainly a tough choice to make and it would be extremely hard to make it happen. However, Jackson needs some time away from play calling. Every week, it seems he claims the Browns need to run the football more, only to go away from Isaiah Crowell and Duke Johnson on the ground as the game progresses.

His gimmick formations, trick plays and other formation variations just are not working.

The tough part about this decision is there is not a solid play caller readily available the Browns can hand the duties to. Former de-facto offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton called plays last year, though infrequently, but he is now with the Michigan Wolverines.

Wide receivers coach Al Saunders, who has called plays for other teams before, would be the best in-house option. Let’s not sugarcoat this: Jackson has won just one game during his Browns tenure. There needs to be a change. Play calling could be what is needed to jump start the team.

4. “Tank” the season, finish with a top five pick and keep the current regime in place

The first two parts should not be very difficult. As previously mentioned, the Browns have maybe five winable games left on the docket. Even five may be ambitious, as this team could potentially win just two-three games. If that is the case, the Browns will have a top-five pick for sure.

The second part of this step is very important.

Sure, it could be argued that a potential 4-28 start for coach Jackson is a fireable offense. Plenty of people would agree. However, the Browns, personnel wise, are still not anywhere close to being competitive. If they were to follow the rest of these steps, the personnel would be much better, and a true coaching decision could be made.

I still believe Jackson is the man for the job; he just needs more talent.