Brace yourselves, Brown's Fan's... You Have a New Quarterback!

    It has just hit the press...

    Shortly after the Browns release their new logo, the Browns have found what they believe to be a quality QB that can help support their struggling team. They have just released today that they have signed the 35 year old Josh McCown to a 3 year deal.

    Brown's fans first reaction- He can't be our long term solution, can he?
   

    No, he can't. I think even the Browns front office will know that. NFL Media's Albert Breer reported that head coach Mike Pettine called Brian Hoyer to inform him of the signing. Everyone's talking about GM Ray Farmer has moved on from Brian Hoyer, and how McCown is the new starter in Cleveland. Peeeeoooooppppplllleeee... We haven't started free agency yet. We haven't started spring training yet. We haven't even had the draft. 

     I think the Browns want to use McCown as the Colts have used Matt Hasselback. Brian Hoyer was a fresh face in the Browns organization last season, trust me. Even with all the problems he struggled with, he was their best QB since Derek Anderson's 2007 season. Johnny Manziel is still with the team. Why not bring in an experienced mentor, like McCown, to help the Browns Quarterbacks out?

    Just 5 years ago, the NFL was different. Quarterbacks weren't drafted out of the 1st or 2nd round to become the season starter. Back even just 10 years ago, Quarterbacks waited their turn on the bench as the more experienced guy played the majority of the first games. Look at Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Philip Rivers. Those guys weren't drafted to start immediately. 

    Am I suggesting that the Browns start over by drafting a new Quarterback? Nope. I'm saying that the NFL used to appreciate veteran experience on a roster. Now, they really don't nearly as much. Matt Hasselback and the Colts are pretty much the lone example right now of a team that has a seasoned vet signed back to the team every year just to mentor the new guy. And look at how Andrew Luck is doing.

    So, Browns fans, before you go digging into the closet to wear those brown jerseys and brown paper bags, think about it for a minute. Think of how much better Brian Hoyer will be if he has a veteran mentor him. McCown, who led the league in ESPN's QBR in 2013. The Browns still want to save the Johnny Football project. Don't freak out just yet.