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Cleveland Browns: Pros and cons of each starting QB candidate

By Steven Kubitza

Nov 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Cowboys won 35-10. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Cowboys won 35-10. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 14, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Pros: If Brock Osweiler does end up on the final roster, he brings experience that few players on the roster have. He started in last year’s playoffs and was part of a team in Denver that won a Super Bowl, even though he didn’t start in the big game.

While Osweiler could serve as a mentor, starting him at the beginning of the year allows the younger quarterbacks to continue their development behind an experienced player. He may not be the most talented of the group, but his experience could serve him well in situations that may overwhelm younger players.

Cons: The main problem with Osweiler is his talent, or lack thereof. He may be able to turn his career around in Cleveland, but he has had some miserable performances to watch in the recent past.

His three interceptions against the New England Patriots in last year’s playoffs kept his Houston Texans from ever mounting a comeback, and may have sealed his fate with the team.

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He never reached the 300-yard mark in any game last season, and only threw 15 touchdowns in the regular season, compared to 16 interceptions. And given the fact it is unlikely he is in the long-term plans of the franchise, it may not make sense to start him over Kessler and Kizer in 2017.

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