Neither quarterback DeShone Kizer nor Hue Jackson are remembered fondly for their time as members of the Cleveland Browns. However, it appears those watching the Browns during that 2017 season were not the only ones confused by the offensive play that took place. Kizer recalls his first time in an NFL huddle and it is quite hilarious.
Later traded for safety Demarious Randall after just one season in Cleveland, Kizer still remembers that year with the Browns (how could he forget?). Walking over to Jackson for the play call, Kizer remembers the play now:
“Trips right off Y-counter motion deep pass 96 F sail X dagger KILL with 95 open.”
Kizer then recalls having to go back to Jackson three times for the call and still could not get it right. He ends the trip down memory lane with a hilarious quote, stating, “Coach, that is a long play. I’m used to [gestures with hand signals] a couple of signals, you go up and say 61, the offensive line is good and you’re ready to rock.”
It is fun to look back on that year now, but it sure was not fun to be a part of that season five years ago.
Fascinating stuff from Kizer on his first NFL playcalling experiment via The Breneman Show.
Hue Jackson was not alone in these ridiculous play call lengths but c'mon, man. This is too much. I get you can't always simplify but this is hilarious. pic.twitter.com/4areBQzbEB
— Jake Burns (@jake_burns18) November 29, 2022
