|High School Harry| Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Source: Browns consider replacing Ray Horton as defensive coordinator By PAT MCMANAMON via ESPN Jan 7, 2017, 2:02 AM ET BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns' 1-15 record might cost defensive coordinator Ray Horton his job. The Browns have discussed replacing Horton and have contacted Gregg WIlliams of the Los Angeles Rams as a possible replacement, a league source confirmed. The Sporting News first reported the possible moves and also reported the Browns had tried to contact Wade Phillips of the Denver Broncos. Horton left the Tennessee Titans to join the Browns when Hue Jackson was hired as head coach. In the middle of the season when the Browns were winless, Jackson refused to talk about his coaches' job security, saying they were safe. When the season ended, his words changed. "I am going to take a look at it all," he said the day after the season ended. "Our staff worked extremely hard this year, but I think as being one of the leaders, we have to go back and look at it all and see how we can get better. That is truly our charge -- how can we get this organization better in all areas as we move forward?" Horton's defense had a number of inexperienced players, especially in the secondary, where several players tried to man the safety spot after the team let Tashaun Gipsongo as a free agent and released Donte Whitner. The team lacked depth at outside linebacker and had little impact on the defensive front. The numbers reflected the talent. Horton's defense finished 31st in yards allowed and rushing yards given up and 30th in points allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|High School Harry| Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Maybe the wrong forum (mods please move if so) but how about him replacing Coyle as defensive backs coach? A fired Brown with Bengal ties. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olejatt Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Considering the Browns offense ranks next to last in time of possession, I don't think they did terrible on defense. What do you expect when your defense is having to stay on the field the majority of the game?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 The Browns are legally required to fire a coach every offseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Come home Rey and coach our safeties when we draft Malik Hooker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|High School Harry| Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 3 hours ago, T-Dub said: The Browns are legally required to fire a coach every offseason So are you saying Horton Hears a Hue? (God, forgive me... I couldn't help myself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Elflocko| Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 16 minutes ago, High School Harry said: So are you saying Horton Hears a Hue? (God, forgive me... I couldn't help myself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 19 minutes ago, High School Harry said: So are you saying Horton Hears a Hue? (God, forgive me... I couldn't help myself) Hobson would be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 11 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: Hobson would be proud. If only Gee-off were half that clever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 There are reports today that Brown O-coordinator Pep Hamilton is considering leaving to become Michigan offensive coordinator. He previously worked for Harbaugh at Stanford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredtoast Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 On 1/7/2017 at 1:46 PM, High School Harry said: So are you saying Horton Hears a Hue? (God, forgive me... I couldn't help myself) Hue is axing him to step down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredtoast Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 23 hours ago, Jamie_B said: Hobson would be proud. Browns are axing Horton to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|High School Harry| Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 23 hours ago, sparky151 said: There are reports today that Brown O-coordinator Pep Hamilton is considering leaving to become Michigan offensive coordinator. He previously worked for Harbaugh at Stanford. So the Browns are losing their Pep, too? Tragic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 On 1/7/2017 at 4:04 PM, sparky151 said: There are reports today that Brown O-coordinator Pep Hamilton is considering leaving to become Michigan offensive coordinator. He previously worked for Harbaugh at Stanford. Too bad he'll leave before he gets his new QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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