Ray Horton Fired by Browns: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

January 8, 2017   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

After a 1-15 season, the Cleveland Browns are making a change at defensive coordinator. Head coach Hue Jackson announced on Sunday that Ray Horton has been fired.
Former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will replace Horton:
“We are thrilled that Gregg Williams is joining our staff as defensive coordinator,” Jackson said. “Gregg has been an outstanding defensive coach in this league for a very long time. His defenses have frequently finished among the top ten in the league. He adapts his scheme to maximize the strengths of his personnel and has always been able to get the most out of his players. We look forward to him coming in, helping our players improve and helping us become the winning team we are all working towards.”
“It’s very exciting for me to become part of the Cleveland Browns organization and join Hue Jackson's coaching staff,” Williams said. “I have so much respect for Hue having compe...

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