Daily Dawg Tags: The change is underway in 2017
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Monday, Jan. 9.
During an offseason supposed to be filled with no turnover, one coach has already lost his job with the Cleveland Browns.
Ray Horton was let go as defensive coordinator after one season, and will be replaced by Gregg Williams. Williams, known for the “Bountygate” scandal in New Orleans, spent last season with the Los Angeles Rams.
Some may be upset at the Browns for making a change after just one year under this new regime, but Williams, at least on paper, serves as an upgrade over Horton’s historically bad defense.
While it is not ideal to make a change after just one year, the move sets up Williams to be in this role for as long as Hue Jackson is the head coach here in Cleveland, which will hopefully be for a long time.
With Jackson still running the offense, and the front office remaining intact, the change at defensive coordinator should not have any negative effects on the Browns in 2017. And after finishing 31st overall in 2016, things can only get better next season. One can hope.
Let’s take a look at this news and more in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.
Cleveland Browns news:
A new defensive coordinator is nothing to worry about
"Cleveland Browns fans were promised stability in 2017, and while the front office and head coaching roles remain the same, there will be some changes coming to the staff in 2017."
Cleveland Browns: Loaded safety class can help improve the secondary
"The 2017 draft class offers a deep crop of safety prospects that can make an immediate impact at the next level."
Top 5 plays of the Browns’ 2016 season (Dawgs by Nature)
"The first round of the NFL playoffs is over, but let’s look back at our top 5 plays from the Cleveland Browns during the regular season."
Cleveland Browns: Defensive shake up raises questions (NFL Spin Zone)
"The Cleveland Browns have officially announced the hiring of former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, thereby ending Ray Horton’s second stint as the Browns defensive coordinator, both tenures lasting only a single season."
NFL news:
NFC playoff tree 2016: Divisional round matchups (FanSided)
"Wild Card Weekend is in the books in the NFL. All four of the higher seeds advanced, with the Green Bay Packers pounding the New York Giants in the final game of this weekend’s quartet, 38-13."
Steelers dominate early vs. Dolphins, will face Chiefs (NFL.com)
"This one felt over for Miami less than three minutes in when Antonio Brown turned a short catch into a 50-yard sprint down the sideline for the game’s first touchdown."