What Signing Josh McCown Means For the Other Cleveland Browns QB's

Quarterback has been a position of concern for the Cleveland Browns for many, many years. The team hoped it had found the solution in either Brian Hoyer or Johnny Manziel, but it is unclear if that is the case. If the teams is going to find out it is going to need time and a safety net. They need to give whoever the starter is a chance, but they need to have someone that is capable to step in if needed.

They got that someone in journeyman quarterback Josh McCown.

via Bleacher Report

McCown, who played for Tamp Bay last season but was recently let go, signed a three year deal with the Browns Friday. While he will technically be given the chance to compete for the starter's job, the team wants Hoyer (if he is on the team) or Manziel to start and will give them every opportunity.

While he has never been a superstar, McCown is capable of playing some really good football. He is also just as capable of playing some really bad football which makes it a little surprising that the team signed him to a three year, $15 million deal.

So--what does this mean for the other guys?

For Manziel, nothing. The team wants him to be the future and will give him every chance to prove he is capable.

For Hoyer it is probably the final straw. With what they are paying him the team is more than okay with McCown being the No. 2 and posibly even starting for a bit ifd Manziel falters, gets injured, or is not ready.

For Shaw it may be the end, but probably not. When he played he played well and should be given a shot to play. Yes, Manziel is expected to be the man,k but the team needs to go with who gets the job done--not the one who was drafted higher.

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