Browns hire Hue Jackson as head coach: Five things to know

Hue Jackson

For the fifth time in seven years, the Cleveland Browns have a new head coach. The team announced on Wednesday that former Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson has been hired to fill the vacancy

Jackson was expected to fly to New York on Wednesday to meet with the Giants about their opening. However, the Browns made sure that didn't happen. The team offered Jackson a contract before he could leave town

Jackson told NFL.com that he chose the Browns because, "They made me feel comfortable

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam definitely did his best to make the 50-year-old feel wanted. Haslam skipped out on Tuesday night's owners meeting in Houston so he could try and finalize a deal with Jackson, and the gamble worked

"It's very exciting for us to name Hue Jackson as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns," Haslam said. "He embodies all the qualities that will provide strong leadership for our football team. He is highly experienced, deeply passionate about winning, and relentless in trying to find ways to put his players in the best position to succeed

Haslam held a second interview with Jackson in Cincinnati on Tuesday. Now that everything's officialy, Jackson will be headed to northern Ohio for his introductory press conference on Wednesday

"What a tremendous honor and privilege to be the head coach of the Cleveland Browns and a part of the Dawg Pound," Jackson said