Hue Jackson: ‘This is how you build a football team’

Hue Jackson thinks he has a much better football team.

The Cleveland Browns have ramped up the intensity in camp, and Jackson loves it.

"I expect more from this team," he said. "I want more from this team. That is the expectation … "The last two days, I have really pushed this team pretty far, and as I keep telling them, I will keep pushing them because I think there is a lot in this group. You just have to keep pulling it out."

Rookie safety Jabrill Peppers leveled receiver Rannell Hall, but Jackson said those things happen without intent. He’s still glad to see such an effort.

The team has welcomed Jackson’s challenges.

"They haven't blinked," Jackson said. "They have asked for more, and that is what I like about this team. They haven't backed down from anything. From yesterday to today to what I am asking of them, I think this is how you build a football team, and that is what we are trying to do. We are trying to become a really good football team that is mentally and physically tough."

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