Johnny Manziel Might Get Another Chance

But Maniel gave head coach Mike Pettine the ammunition he needed to start Josh McCown, whom he wanted to start anyway.

Pettine stressed that Davis earned the start with his performance during Sunday’s 33-27 loss to the Ravens. Austin is the guy for this week. The Browns are looking ahead to the future and many believe that involves Manziel and not Davis. Although Davis entered the fray on Monday, it is anticipated that Manziel will get the start and will lead the Browns down the stretch.

Davis completed 7 of 11 passes for 77 yards. “This is where we had an obvious shortcoming”, Pettine said of Manziel at the time.

“I’ve heard that number tossed around”, Davis said when asked about a number that perhaps best underscores this franchise’s continued woes.

The Cleveland Browns are in the exact situation they were hoping to avoid this year.

If you thought the Cleveland Browns naming Johnny Manziel their third-string quarterback for Monday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens was merely a publicity stunt to save face after another partying video featuring Johnny Football surfaced last week, you’d be sorely mistaken.

No matter who starts, the Browns might seek depth at the position for the final five games. He is as prepared as any quarterback that I’ve been around. Still, Davis has a strong argument in his favor to be the man the Browns back moving forward.

On Monday, Davis replaced an injured McCown and threw a tying touchdown pass and moved the Browns into position for a winning field goal. They see how passionate he is.

With two years left on McCown’s contract, the Browns could continue to use him as a bridge starter next season.

“Those guys in the offensive huddle, I don’t see any issues”.

“From a physical standpoint, he is has some mobility”. “I think that’s really important regardless of if I was going to serve as the “3” for the rest of the year”. If you want to cast it as Manziel being just demoted for drinking on a bye week, it does seem a bit hard line. I could see him having a career in this league like Ryan Fitzpatrick or better.

They’ve also placed quarterback Josh McCown on injured reserve.