The quarterback carousel continues for the Browns – after naming Manziel the full-time starter, a video emerged of him partying which led to his demotion. “He’s been solid in the building over the last couple of weeks and we are hopeful he takes this opportunity to continue to build on the progress he’s made on the field throughout the season”. The former Heisman Trophy victor was questioned by Avon, Ohio, police last week after Manziel got into an argument with his girlfriend, Colleen Crowley. But McCown broke his collarbone late in the team’s Week 12 Monday Night loss to the Ravens; Davis came off the bench that night, and Cleveland stuck to its guns for last Sunday’s game against Cincinnati, with Davis getting the start.
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After facing the 49ers, the Browns travel to Seattle and Kansas City, where Manziel will face two of the noisiest crowds in the league. He produced one touchdown in each game but passed for 372 yards in the 30-9 loss to the Steelers on November 15.
Overall, Manziel is just 1-4 as a starter in his career. He has started three games this season and appeared in six, completing 76 of 128 passes for 933 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions.
But last week, Pettine also left the door wide open for Manziel to return to a starting role this year.
Manziel has made some improvements on the field after going to rehab this offseason. The mobile signal-caller has been sacked 14 times and has rushed for 90 yards on 17 attempts.
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Pettine on December 7 said four starts to finish the season would give coaches a fair evaluation of how well Manziel can play. The Browns lost to the Bengals 37-3. He’s starting for the Browns again.
