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2015 Cleveland Browns roster analysis: The quarterbacks

By Eric Szczepinski

Dec 27, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) throws a pass during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) throws a pass during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Austin Davis (7) makes a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Steelers defeated the Browns 28-12. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Austin Davis (7) makes a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Steelers defeated the Browns 28-12. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Austin Davis

Age: 26

Experience: 3 years

Contract status: Free agent in 2018

The Browns signed Davis prior to the start of the season. The St. Louis Rams released Davis following preseason. Davis took the Browns third-string quarterback role following the season ending injury to second year quarterback Connor Shaw. The coaching staff was impressed with Davis and the way he approached the game and signed him to a two-year contact extension.

Davis relieved the injured Josh McCown on Monday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens and threw a crucial late game touchdown. Davis then started against Cincinnati and the Pittsburgh Steelers where the offense failed to score an offensive touchdown. Davis struggled mightily in both starts but it wasn’t because of a lack of preparation. For coming into the system without a training camp or preseason, Davis was prepared and had a good understanding of the Browns offensive schemes.

2016 Season Outlook: With the contract extension it would be expected Davis enters the season in competition to fight for the third quarterback job with Connor Shaw.

C. Davis was not expected to receive any playing time this season and when he did Davis was prepared and ready as he could be. The results didn’t back his preparation but the work ethic of Davis should go unquestioned.. QB. Cleveland Browns. AUSTIN DAVIS

Connor Shaw

Age: 24

Experience: 1 year

Contract status: Free agent in 2017

Shaw was in line to be the Browns third string quarterback after impressing the Browns with his work ethic and toughness shown since joining the team in 2014. However, Shaw broke his thumb in the preseason and was forced to miss the entire season.

2016 Outlook:

Shaw is under contract and it will be interesting to see how the new coaching staff under new head coach Hue Jackson views Shaw and Austin Davis in terms of future plans of the team.

Cleveland Browns. CONNOR SHAW. Inc.. . QB

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