Josh McCown, Cleveland Browns
Of the four quarterbacks listed here, perhaps McCown’s status as the starter of his team is the most tenuous. Head coach Mike Pettine might not be on a very long leash himself in Cleveland, so winning now is of utmost importance. And, while he assumed starting McCown would be the best way to achieve that goal, it’s becoming quite clear that’s not the case.
Johnny Manziel is by no means a polished NFL quarterback. He is, however, much better suited to give the Browns a lift offensively than the conservative McCown, who has yet to win a game this year. Browns fans and many in the media are clamoring for Manziel to get a shot to earn his stripes, and he should after looking really solid in Week 2.
We already know what McCown brings to the table. He’s a mediocre quarterback who sometimes makes excellent throws but doesn’t have the moxie or arm strength to make use of the deep speed Travis Benjamin brings to the table. Manziel, on the other hand, is not afraid to take shots downfield, which is exactly what this team needs.