Browns coach Jackson defends trade
The lack of a solid quarterback has hamstrung the franchise, leading to lost games, coaches, front-office members — and a generation of fans.
New headcoach Hue Jackson, the former Raiders head coach, knows the history and doesn’t care one bit about it or the criticism.
Jackson made his guarantee Thursday as the Browns presented their reasons for trading down in the first round by giving the No. 2 pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for the No. 8 selection, a third-rounder (No. 77), fourth-rounder (No. 100) along with a first-round pick in 2017 and a second-round selection in 2018.
In making the swap, the Browns tossed aside an opportunity to select either Goff or North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz, considered the best QBs in this year’s class.
Alex Sanchez’s double eased Arsenal back into third place with a 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion, smoothing the north London team’s pursuit of Champions League qualification.
Securing a place in the top four of the English Premier League is the target, with Arsenal 10 points behind leader Leicester.
Second-seeded Kei Nishikori, the two-time defending champion, advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 7-5.