How Mangini’s Hot Seat Will Cool McCoy’s Playing Time
Granted, head coach Eric Mangini was opposed to Colt McCoy‘s selection in the 2010 NFL Draft, both in the second round and the third round, when he was overruled by general manager Mike Holmgren, McCoy is perhaps already the qualified field general the Browns could place under center to start the 2010 season. For starters, McCoy is a winner every single way you slice it. The only quarterback to win at least 10 games while starting all 4 years of eligibility, his success is unparalleled on the college level and would be a welcome, albeit decidedly different, mindset in the Browns huddle. In his last two preseason games combined, McCoy went 23 for 27 on his way to completing 85 of his passes. While this astronomical number is unlikely to hold up, over the course of his collegiate career, McCoy established himself as arguably the most accurate passer in the country, setting the NCAA record for Highest Career Completion Percentage with a remarkable 70.9. Accuracy is by far the best case for McCoy to start as the Browns will likely run a conservative, ball-control offense, not relying on numerous shots downfield. After all, it’s not like Delhomme’s cannon has been firing long range in recent memory. In the 5 games the Browns won down the stretch, they relied heavily on the running game, passing less than 40 times in total. To win this way consistently, the team will need who hits his spots and doesn’t make mistakes, a tailor made situation for McCoy. And with such little demand for complex formations, it’s not as if the role is too tall for a rookie quarterback. weiter lesen …