Cowboys looking at Josh McCown
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Here's what was reported in June about the Browns' starter:
Hue Jackson said last month that he planned to name Cleveland's starting quarterback "way before we play," but the new Browns coach confirmed Wednesday that he isn't ready to make that decision just yet.
"When the time is right, trust me, you guys will be the first to know," Jackson said as Cleveland wrapped OTAs.
Jackson in May hinted that he might see enough from Robert Griffin III to make his decision by the end of this week, but Jackson on Wednesday talked about making "the right choice, not just the fast choice," which makes plenty of sense. Griffin needs to blow coaches away before he's handed the job. After all, the former Commanders quarterback hasn't won a football game since December of 2014.
Jackson sees promise, though, saying of Griffin, per The Plain Dealer: "He's made tremendous strides. He's getting better every day. See glimpses of him being extremely good."
To win the gig, Griffin must fend off Josh McCown, Austin Davis, Connor Shaw and rookie Cody Kessler -- not exactly Odysseus journeying back to Ithaca. Especially if the Browns fall for the concept of RGIII redeeming his career in Cleveland.
Hue Jackson said last month that he planned to name Cleveland's starting quarterback "way before we play," but the new Browns coach confirmed Wednesday that he isn't ready to make that decision just yet.
"When the time is right, trust me, you guys will be the first to know," Jackson said as Cleveland wrapped OTAs.
Jackson in May hinted that he might see enough from Robert Griffin III to make his decision by the end of this week, but Jackson on Wednesday talked about making "the right choice, not just the fast choice," which makes plenty of sense. Griffin needs to blow coaches away before he's handed the job. After all, the former Commanders quarterback hasn't won a football game since December of 2014.
Jackson sees promise, though, saying of Griffin, per The Plain Dealer: "He's made tremendous strides. He's getting better every day. See glimpses of him being extremely good."
To win the gig, Griffin must fend off Josh McCown, Austin Davis, Connor Shaw and rookie Cody Kessler -- not exactly Odysseus journeying back to Ithaca. Especially if the Browns fall for the concept of RGIII redeeming his career in Cleveland.
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And this is from yesterday:
BEREA, Ohio -- Robert Griffin III said he takes nothing from the fact that he has taken every first-team rep for the Cleveland Browns so far during training camp.
On a team in which the starting quarterback job is (allegedly) up for grabs, the Browns have tilted the (alleged) competition toward Griffin.
BEREA, Ohio -- Robert Griffin III said he takes nothing from the fact that he has taken every first-team rep for the Cleveland Browns so far during training camp.
On a team in which the starting quarterback job is (allegedly) up for grabs, the Browns have tilted the (alleged) competition toward Griffin.
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Get real..if we are going with old QB's just get Vick in here. I'm reporting any non-football related responses so save yourself the trouble.
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So the reason is Bob's fragile coach killin ego.
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Report me!
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Quick, Jerry, offer the Browns Leary and 2 1sts! Championship!
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My two cents is that I'd rather have Foles (and keep whatever we'd have to give up to get McCown).
McCown is a 37-year-old journeyman whose career has been up and down. He has a career 78.7 rating and almost as many interceptions as TDs. He did have a 93.3 rating last year, though, and 12 TD passes to 4 interceptions.
The much younger Foles has a career 87.3 rating with 53 TDs to 27 interceptions. He was bad last year, though, with a 69.0 rating and 7 TDs to 10 ints. The difference is that Foles is only going into his fifth season so it's possible his career could uptick in the right situation.
McCown is a 37-year-old journeyman whose career has been up and down. He has a career 78.7 rating and almost as many interceptions as TDs. He did have a 93.3 rating last year, though, and 12 TD passes to 4 interceptions.
The much younger Foles has a career 87.3 rating with 53 TDs to 27 interceptions. He was bad last year, though, with a 69.0 rating and 7 TDs to 10 ints. The difference is that Foles is only going into his fifth season so it's possible his career could uptick in the right situation.
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Only two?
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No.
Just from football related perspective, he cannot run a pro offense efficiently.
If we want a player to run around and make plays, leave it to Prescott and Showers.
Vick is not a savvy veteran that can make a difference.
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What a change in a couple days, from having confidence in Moore to shopping for a new backup. Coaches must not like what they saw from the backups the first couple days.
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I disagree, but i respect your football related opinion
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It would be difficult for our Wr's to catch the ball since he is left handed. The ball comes out differently. Well at least that is what Keyshaun Johnson thought. lol
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Pretty sure it's an experience thing for the #2 job. Showers & Dak aren't there obviously.
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And that is fair.
Vick is a "name". But his work since leaving Dan Reeves speaks for itself.
He has amazing talent in his arm, still. And of course can run.
But he has not had the opportunity to develop mentally beyond what he was in Atlanta.
If all we want is a run around QB, just roll with the younger kids.