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Brian Hoyer Indicates Browns Dysfunction will Impact Decision as Free Agent

You know things aren’t necessarily going too well for the Cleveland Browns when a likely career backup is worried about the team’s recent off-field issues.

According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Brian Hoyer—a soon to be free agent—has admitted that Cleveland’s most recent off-field issues will impact his decision. 

I think what happened at the end of the season (investigation into illegal electronic communication) speaks for itself,” Hoyer told the paper on Saturday. “I mean, you don’t just leave a job to leave. So to say that I was unaware I think I’d be lying to you, but to the extent, I had no idea. I’m just as interested as all of you to see what happens.

Hoyer was speaking specifically about former Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and quarterbacks coach Dowell Loggains, both of whom departed the team under unflattering circumstances last month.

When pressed about the situation and whether it will impact his decision in free agency, Hoyer did not hold back.

It obviously will, I think,” Hoyer said. “I’m going to make the best decision possible. To read the stories and see what’s going on, I’m just as interested as you guys are to see where that comes out, especially because when you read it, it has to deal with the quarterback situation and play calling.

That’s something that could affect how I feel about it. For me, I’m looking forward to see what comes out of that. Obviously it’s an ongoing investigation, so I’m not going to comment more than the fact that I’m just as interested as all of you are to see where that goes.

Hoyer started 13 games in 2014 prior to being benched in favor of Johnny Manziel. While he did lead the Browns to a 7-6 record, Hoyer struggled big time down the stretch. In his five starts before being benched, the veteran threw one touchdown compared to eight interceptions for a 53.8 quarterback rating.

Destined to hit the open market, the Michigan State product will look to find a situation where he can compete for a starting gig.

As it relates to the Browns, they’re in the midst of one of the most difficult stretches in franchise history (which is saying something).

In addition to Johnny Manziel entering rehab late last month, wide receiver Josh Gordon was suspended for the entire 2015 season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. To make matters worse, the team could be facing a loss of draft picks and the suspension of general manager Ray Farmer for “Textgate.”

Like every Browns’ free agent, Hoyer might simply be better off moving on from what has become a disastrous situation in Cleveland.

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