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Hue Jackson Says Browns Firing 'Truly, Really About Baker Mayfield'

Hue Jackson believes the Cleveland Browns fired him as head coach due to the on-field struggles of Baker Mayfield.

Appearing on ESPN's First Take, Jackson discussed why he was let go from the team after they started 2-5-1 this season:

"I think when you stop and look at it, it's truly, really about Baker Mayfield. I think they want to do everything they can to put him in the situation ... I mean, you got the first pick in the draft—who I think is going to be a franchise quarterback; who's going to be a sensational player—and he's not playing as well.