NFL Notes: Browns, Chargers, Eagles, & Texans

Browns

New Browns HC Hue Jackson said that he doesn’t have plans to hire an offensive coordinator.

“Right now in my mind, I don’t really plan on having an offensive coordinator ‘cause I want to reserve that right to call plays,” Jackson said on a Sirius XM Radio appearance, via Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal.

“I think that’s something that’s gotten me this job. So if it’s something that you’re an expert at, I think you want to continue to work at that and keep that in your pocket so you can use it to help your team. Now if I get somebody I really trust who has that [expertise], then obviously I’m very willing to kind of give that away as we go, but it’s got to be somebody I really trust and admire.”

Chargers

• Scott Reid reports that Chargers owner Dean Spanos spoke with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and also SD County Commissioner Ron Roberts on Thursday.
• However, the Chargers and Rams officials will meet Monday to begin negotiations about  the Chargers playing in Inglewood, per Reid.

Eagles

• Adam Caplan reports that the Eagles have spoken to Jim Schwartz in recent days.
• However, Caplan isn’t sure if it was related to their head-coaching vacancy or for a different position such as defensive coordinator.

Texans

• Peter Schrager reports that the Texans are closing in on a deal with former Giants Special Teams assistant Larry Izzo to be their new special teams coordinator.