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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.

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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.

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