BEREA, Ohio - Brian Hoyer will start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns Sunday when they host the Indianpolis Colts, the team confirmed Wednesday.
"After thorough evaluation and talking to the staff, we feel Brian gives us the best opportunity to win on Sunday," head coach Mike Pettine said. "This is a football decision and those are always going to be based on what we think is best for our team."
The Cleveland native has thrown 11 touchdowns this season and holds a 10-5 record with the team in his career.
Though he threw five interceptions and no touchdowns in his last two outings with the team.
Including two at Buffalo last week, resulting in his being benched in the fourth quarter of that game, a 26-10 defeat.
Johnny Manziel entered that contest and led the Browns on their only touchdown-scoring drive on the day.
Browns coaches, however, felt Hoyer gave the team their best chance, who enjoys a cordial relationship with his teammates in the locker room.
"Brian has led our team to a 7-5 record," Pettine added. "I'm confident that we can get the entire offense playing at the level needed to accimplish the goals we set at the beginning of the season. Those goals are still very much attainable."
Cleveland is seeking their first playoff berth since after their 2002 season.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Fresh off the wire: Gridiron and Hockey Briefs
December 2, 2014
Tuesday's football and hockey news off the wire:
East Rutherford, N.J. - Monday night found the Miami Dolphins win only their first contest out of 49 previous attempts when leading in the fourth quarter.
Miami (7-5) defeated the Jets 16-13 despite being outgained 277-74 on the ground by a New York side that dominated the line of scrimmage through three quarters.
Trailing 13-6 in the fourth quarter, however, Ryan Tannehill led a drive 39 yards after a Jets punt was pushed back on penalties.
Lamar Miller rushed for a 4 yard touchdown, the only time the Dolphins struck paydirt.
Caleb Sturgis booted the go-ahead field goal from 26 yards with 1:57 left, knocking the Jets to a 2-10 record and a very fragile future for Rex Ryan.
"I feel sick," Ryan said afterwards, adding after a long pause, "What a joke."
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Cleveland, Ohio - Browns head coach Mike Pettine is expected to make a decision by Wednesday as to who will start under center when Cleveland hosts the Colts Sunday.
"The door is definitely open for a change at the quarterback position," Pettine told ESPN. "We'll evaluate both quarterbacks and have a decision soon."
Starter Brian Hoyer, a Cleveland native, was benched in the fourth quarter of the Browns' 26-10 defeat at Buffalo last Sunday. In relief, Johnny Manziel led the team on a scoring drive including his 10 yard rushing touchdown, the rookie's first-career score in the professional ranks.
Hoyer threw 5 interceptions in his last two outings against no touchdown passes for Cleveland (7-5), including two picks against the Bills.
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Denver, Colo. - Max Pacioretty notched the game-winning goal for the Canadiens as they down the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 Monday night.
The game was tied 3-3 into the third period, but Pacioretty would not be stopped on a breakaway down the left side, firing from the circle past rookie Calvin Pickard.
Pacioretty leads the Canadiens with 20 points (12 goals, 8 assists).
Andrei Markov lit the lamp on a power-play for Montreal (17-7-2) in the middle frame on a cross-ice pass that left Pickard open to his right side. He also assisted P.K. Subban for the defenseman's 6th goal this season.
Tuesday's football and hockey news off the wire:
East Rutherford, N.J. - Monday night found the Miami Dolphins win only their first contest out of 49 previous attempts when leading in the fourth quarter.
Miami (7-5) defeated the Jets 16-13 despite being outgained 277-74 on the ground by a New York side that dominated the line of scrimmage through three quarters.
Trailing 13-6 in the fourth quarter, however, Ryan Tannehill led a drive 39 yards after a Jets punt was pushed back on penalties.
Lamar Miller rushed for a 4 yard touchdown, the only time the Dolphins struck paydirt.
Caleb Sturgis booted the go-ahead field goal from 26 yards with 1:57 left, knocking the Jets to a 2-10 record and a very fragile future for Rex Ryan.
"I feel sick," Ryan said afterwards, adding after a long pause, "What a joke."
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Cleveland, Ohio - Browns head coach Mike Pettine is expected to make a decision by Wednesday as to who will start under center when Cleveland hosts the Colts Sunday.
"The door is definitely open for a change at the quarterback position," Pettine told ESPN. "We'll evaluate both quarterbacks and have a decision soon."
Starter Brian Hoyer, a Cleveland native, was benched in the fourth quarter of the Browns' 26-10 defeat at Buffalo last Sunday. In relief, Johnny Manziel led the team on a scoring drive including his 10 yard rushing touchdown, the rookie's first-career score in the professional ranks.
Hoyer threw 5 interceptions in his last two outings against no touchdown passes for Cleveland (7-5), including two picks against the Bills.
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Denver, Colo. - Max Pacioretty notched the game-winning goal for the Canadiens as they down the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 Monday night.
The game was tied 3-3 into the third period, but Pacioretty would not be stopped on a breakaway down the left side, firing from the circle past rookie Calvin Pickard.
Pacioretty leads the Canadiens with 20 points (12 goals, 8 assists).
Andrei Markov lit the lamp on a power-play for Montreal (17-7-2) in the middle frame on a cross-ice pass that left Pickard open to his right side. He also assisted P.K. Subban for the defenseman's 6th goal this season.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Cleveland's QB quagmire: Hoyer and Manziel
Berea, Ohio - The Cleveland Browns are enjoying a resurgence this year, above .500, competing in the tough AFC North and looking for a playoff berth, the first since after their 2002 campaign.
But that success has come alongside their second quarterback controversy this season.
Starter Brian Hoyer remained defiant in the team's press conference following the team's 26-10 loss at Buffalo Sunday that he felt the Browns were his team.
That, despite throwing two interceptions, his fifth pick in his last two outings, during which he also failed to throw a touchdown.
"Yeah, no doubt. This is my team, I've always felt that way. We'll see what happens," Hoyer said Sunday.
The North Olmstead, Ohio, native began the season under center for Cleveland (7-5) after a much-publicized quarterback try-out between he and 2014 first-round pick Johnny Manziel.
Manziel entered the Buffalo game after Hoyer was benched near the start of the final quarter Sunday, when the Browns were trailing 20-3.
He led the team on an 80 yard drive, capped off by his 10 yard rushing touchdown, his first score in the professional ranks.
His second drive, however, proved less inspirational.
Manziel fumbled the 3rd-and-6 snap, picked it up and nearly lost it again for a would-be Bills touchdown, though his pass attempt was ruled incomplete.
Browns coach Mike Pettine said the quarterback position is now open again, and a decision will likely be made Wednesday as to who will start when they host the Colts four days later.
"The door is definitely open for a change at the quarterback position," Pettine told ESPN. "It's not like we're just going to go back to Brian. This has been a cumulative thing where discussions about where a change at quarterback have been more and more lively. We'll evaluate both quarterbacks and have a decision soon."
Should Manziel start Sunday, it would be his first complete game start in the NFL.
"If that is the case, and my name is called, then I'll definitely be ready," Manziel said of the possible change. He went 5-of-8 for 63 yards passing Sunday.
But that success has come alongside their second quarterback controversy this season.
Starter Brian Hoyer remained defiant in the team's press conference following the team's 26-10 loss at Buffalo Sunday that he felt the Browns were his team.
That, despite throwing two interceptions, his fifth pick in his last two outings, during which he also failed to throw a touchdown.
"Yeah, no doubt. This is my team, I've always felt that way. We'll see what happens," Hoyer said Sunday.
The North Olmstead, Ohio, native began the season under center for Cleveland (7-5) after a much-publicized quarterback try-out between he and 2014 first-round pick Johnny Manziel.
Manziel entered the Buffalo game after Hoyer was benched near the start of the final quarter Sunday, when the Browns were trailing 20-3.
He led the team on an 80 yard drive, capped off by his 10 yard rushing touchdown, his first score in the professional ranks.
His second drive, however, proved less inspirational.
Manziel fumbled the 3rd-and-6 snap, picked it up and nearly lost it again for a would-be Bills touchdown, though his pass attempt was ruled incomplete.
Browns coach Mike Pettine said the quarterback position is now open again, and a decision will likely be made Wednesday as to who will start when they host the Colts four days later.
"The door is definitely open for a change at the quarterback position," Pettine told ESPN. "It's not like we're just going to go back to Brian. This has been a cumulative thing where discussions about where a change at quarterback have been more and more lively. We'll evaluate both quarterbacks and have a decision soon."
Should Manziel start Sunday, it would be his first complete game start in the NFL.
"If that is the case, and my name is called, then I'll definitely be ready," Manziel said of the possible change. He went 5-of-8 for 63 yards passing Sunday.
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