Report: Browns OC Todd Haley's Job in Jeopardy Because of Offense's Struggles

The Cleveland Browns have already made changes at quarterback, running back and wide receiver in an effort to fix their offense.

Replacing their offensive coordinator could be next.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that the Browns could fire offensive coordinator Todd Haley if their performance does not improve. Haley has clashed with head coach Hue Jackson, who has spoken openly about potentially taking on play-calling duties.

"Trust me, I'm not trying to create any issue here," Jackson told reporters last Sunday. "But I think if the offense is not playing well and we haven't over a period of time, being a head coach and an offensive guy who's done this, I think I have every right as a head coach to jump in here and see if I can help, and assist, and get this thing to where I think it needs to because we need to be better on offense. And if that's my specialty, then I need to be involved more and I will be."

Jackson clarified a day later to say he wasn't planning on taking over the play-calling.

"I never said that I would take over the play-calling," Jackson told reporters. "I just want to make that clear. I think sometimes things get said, written, whatever that is. When I said I'll do whatever I think I need to do, that is to help. If there was something that I needed to change, I would. Regardless of what that may be. I think my frustration, again as a coach, I got to be careful not to get too frustrated, too."

Haley and Jackson had a somewhat contentious relationship on Hard Knocks, with the former not being afraid to voice his opinion. The Browns brought in Haley this offseason after he had a six-year run with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two did not have a previous working relationship.

Cleveland is currently starting rookies at quarterback (Baker Mayfield) and running back (Nick Chubb). The offense ranks 22nd in yards per game and is 24th in scoring. Football Outsiders ranks the Browns 30th in their offensive metric.