Browns GM Dorsey gives Jackson vote of confidence

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey is happy to stick with Hue Jackson moving forward, despite the club's lack of success during the head coach's tenure.

The Browns are two games away from potentially going 0-16, with Jackson posting a cumulative 1-29 record since being appointed as head coach.

Dorsey, who was hired as the team's general manager on Dec. 7, endorsed Jackson on Tuesday and is looking forward to furthering their rapport.

"Hue and I have a really good relationship," Dorsey said on 92.3 The Fan, per ESPN's Pat McManamon. "First off, I think ownership has said that Hue would be back. With that, I'm excited to work with with him here. I've been really impressed with how Hue messages to the player. I've always thought that head coaches should be leaders of men, and when I watch (Jackson) talk to the team and how hard guys play for him, that's exciting.

"Then we've sat down in the past - I'm not sure how long I've been here - but we've had great conversations, and part of those conversations has been about how to build that strategic plan for the 2018 season as well."

Dorsey also drew some backlash for noting last week that the previous regime didn't assemble a talented roster, and attempted to clarify his remarks Tuesday.

"Listen, you guys are professional wordsmiths," Dorsey said. "I am not a professional wordsmith. I'm a football guy. My intent was to say we don't have enough good football players. There's some good football players on this team.

"Are there some good young football players on this team? You bet there are. And you know what, we're going to get some more football players, and we're going to get some Ws, too."

Dorsey will be inextricably linked to the Browns' head coach in 2018, whether it's Jackson or otherwise, but the vote of confidence bodes well amid an embarrassing season to date.

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