Browns' Jackson going to ride it out with Kizer at QB through good or bad
As optimism spreads in regards to Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer, head coach Hue Jackson remains prepared for the worst should the starting play-caller falter.
"We're going to make this happen. We're going to work through this because I think he's talented. This guy has the right stuff and if I'm worth my salt as a coach, I'll get it out of him and if he's willing to do the work, he'll rise to the occasion and I think he will," said Jackson according to Mark Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.
Jackson had previously vowed to "swim in the lake" if the Browns were to go 1-15 for a second consecutive season, but he's not letting his high hopes shorten Kizer's leash.
"I have a vision for it. It might not go that way. If it does, great. If it doesn't, we keep working through it. But I probably felt better about this one, making this decision than some in the past because I think the guy can do it. I really do,'' said Jackson.
The Browns made several big moves this offseason, most notably rebuilding their offensive line, while they still possess talented pieces at both the running back and wide receiver positions. Jackson said it'll be the responsibility of these other positions to help Kizer fulfill his early signs of promise.
"It's going to take a lot of work on his part, my part, our staff's part, the rest of the team 'cause everybody's involved in this. It's not just me and him. Everybody's got to do their part in order for this young man to have success. But I think we all get it. I think his teammates get it. I think he gets it. I think the coaching staff does. So we've got to make this right," said Jackson.
As Brock Osweiler, Cody Kessler, and Kevin Hogan continue to compete for the backup quarterback job, Jackson isn't anticipating a scenario in which he'll need to make a switch.
"I'm going to ride this with DeShone, you know the good, the bad, or whatever comes,'' said Jackson.
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