BEREA: Browns quarterbacks coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t ready to dismiss Johnny Manziel as a contender to start, even though coach Mike Pettine has labeled Josh McCown the favorite to claim the top spot on the depth chart and the franchise has heaped praise upon the veteran journeyman.
After the ninth practice of organized team activities Thursday, O’Connell was asked if there’s a chance Manziel could win the starting job.
“Yeah, I think right now coach Pettine’s been very clear that Josh is here for a reason, but we build everything around here on competition and that’s how everybody gets better,” O’Connell replied.