Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam expressed his full support for general manager Ray Farmer and the organization as a whole in his sit-down meeting with the team's local beat writers Wednesday.

Haslam explained to reporters that Farmer apologized for his actions in sending text messages from the press box to the sideline during games, but stressed that the GM's job status wouldn't be in danger as a result of the NFL's investigation.

Farmer apologized to Browns for sending the text messages. "It does not affect his standing with the Browns," Haslam said. — Tom Reed (@treed1919) February 11, 2015

The Browns' owner went on to discuss a number of other controversial topics currently surrounding the team, including troubled young players Johnny Manziel and Josh Gordon.

Haslam denied the late-season decision to put Manziel in the starting lineup came from the front office, insisting it was a move made by head coach Mike Pettine.

Haslam emphatically saying benching Hoyer, playing Manziel was Pettine's call: "He, he, he...did you hear me say 'he' ... made the decision" — Steve Doerschuk (@sdoerschukREP) February 11, 2015

Addressing the situation of wide receiver Josh Gordon, who was again suspended for an entire season after violating the league's substance abuse policy, Haslam said the Browns have been forced to move on for the time being.

"We spent a tremendous amount of time on Josh ... Josh has failed to accept that responsibility," he said, according to 92.3 The Fan's Daryl Ruiter.

As for the overall state of the organization and the negative perception created as a result of the team's repeated controversies, Haslam indicated he is pleased with the club's current direction.

#Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said he feels very good about where organization is heading. Said CBS Sports' scathing report is not accurate. — Nate Ulrich (@NateUlrichABJ) February 11, 2015

Either way, the Browns continue to make headlines for all the wrong reasons and Haslam having to deny countless reports of dysfunction paints a clear enough picture of the team's current situation.

Haslam and the Browns now begin what is certain to be a busy offseason, highlighted by their need to find a long-term answer at the quarterback position.