Browns head coach Hue Jackson is paying up by jumping in Lake Erie but why does it still not feel right?

Hue Jackson is making good on his statement where he said that he would jump in the lake (meaning Lake Erie) if the Cleveland Browns were worse than their 1-15 record in 2016. Fast forward to 2017 and the Browns didn’t win a game. Many weren’t sure if Jackson would pay up and it now looks like he is coming through. They come with a few stipulations and it somehow diminishes the bet.

Hue Jackson will make good on his word. 🏊‍♂️

Coach will be jumping in Lake Erie June 1st for a good cause » https://t.co/57eA0BPpih@HueJacksonFDN https://t.co/fdV1XzUhT4

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 14, 2018

He has turned the event into a charitable event (a good thing!) and is trying to raise $15,000 while jumping in the lake. The Hue Jackson Foundation fights human trafficking and is a worthy cause. The problem with the event and the way it is going down? It is a private event involving the Browns and the money will be raised internally by the organization.

First off, Jackson is now jumping in the lake when it is a more manageable time of the year. Going into a lake that many go into anyway isn’t a punishment. In fact, it is insulting to residents of Northern Ohio that swim in it. Add to it that fans won’t be in attendance, where is the catharsis? The Browns haven’t had a lot go their way and neither has Jackson, why not make this a more open event? Why not allow others to donate in the name of the jump?

This should be a time to set aside animosity and bring both together as a sign of unity. The Browns and Jackson are keeping fans at an arm’s length. An organization that is trying to re-brand itself is still making mistakes in the public relations world. If they want fans that have left the team to re-join them, mending old wounds would be a great place to start. If that happens and you feel good about the Browns this year, put some money on them on the best NFL betting sites!