Tthe scandals around the NFL were not over and after the accusations by that time Miami Dolphins Main coach Brian Flowers suggestions from his boss, the owner Stephen Ross for deliberately losing games, now it’s Cleveland Browns who are under investigation for similar acts.
Mary Jo White, Head of Investigation
According to independent researcher SI.com Mary Jo Whiteis investigating the Browns for deliberately skipping games in the 2016 and 2017 seasons in order to get top picks in the draft.
White is also leading an investigation against the Dolphins in connection with the aforementioned investigation into Ross’ alleged proposal. $100,000 to Flowers for missed games.
An NFL representative indicated to SI.com that the results of this investigation would be forthcoming, according to an email sent to the media by that source.
Position of Hugh Jackson
This investigation began because of the accusations of the then head coach Hugh Jackson made in February last year.
“Two years ago I was trying to get it right,” Jackson said. “In accordance with the bylaws and constitution of the National Football League, ask them to investigate the Cleveland Browns for all the allegations I have made. So why start an investigation now?”
On this occasion and the accusations that were directed at the Cleveland franchise, the organization itself has already released statement.
Reply to Cleveland Browns
“Even though Hugh dropped his allegations shortly after they were made, it was important to us and to the integrity of the game that we independently verify the allegations. We welcome the inquiry and we are confident that the results will show, as we have stated before, that these claims are categorically false. We have fully collaborated with Mary Jo White and look forward to seeing the results.”
In the two seasons in which the team is under investigation, the team won only one game out of 32 possible, i.e. 1-15 in 2016 and in 2017 they were 0-16.just the third season without a win in the NFL Super Bowl era.