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The five most disappointing Cleveland Browns of the modern era

By Greg Newland

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the football as offensive linemen Cameron Erving #74 and Joe Thomas #73 block defensive lineman Cameron Heyward (L) and linebacker Jarvis Jones #95 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a game at Heinz Field on November 15, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Browns 30-9. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the football as offensive linemen Cameron Erving #74 and Joe Thomas #73 block defensive lineman Cameron Heyward (L) and linebacker Jarvis Jones #95 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a game at Heinz Field on November 15, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Browns 30-9. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /
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Quarterback Brandon Weeden

CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 1: Wide receiver Josh Gordon #12 and quarterback Brandon Weeden #3 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 1, 2013, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 1: Wide receiver Josh Gordon #12 and quarterback Brandon Weeden #3 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 1, 2013, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

With the No. 22 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Browns selected 28-year-old quarterback Brandon Weeden from Oklahoma State University. To this day, Weeden is the oldest player to be drafted in the first round of the draft. After winning the job from Colt McCoy before the season, Weeden would start 15 games in 2012 with five total wins. In 2013, before being waived, Weeden would start an additional five games which he won zero games.

In his short career in Cleveland, Weeden managed to go 5-15 as the starter with just over 5,000 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 26 interceptions. Those blistering stats go along with a 55.9 pass completion percentage.

After two great years at Oklahoma State, many believed Weeden would come into the NFL and take the league by force throwing the ball all over the field. There is no doubt Weeden had a cannon, but unfortunately, most deep throws felt like they were going to the other team.

In one draft the Browns thought they had a franchise running back (Richardson) and quarterback. Instead neither would be on the roster after two seasons. While many fans were surprised by the Weeden selection with Colt McCoy showing some promise and many good offensive linemen on the board, the Weeden train took off fast with a nice showing in the preseason.

Weeden would bounce around the league with the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, but would eventually find himself out of the league after only six seasons. In those six seasons, Weeden would only win six games in 25 starts, and five of those wins were with the Browns. The Browns haven’t had a franchise quarterback since Bernie Kosar and Weeden was far from the answer after a great collegiate career.

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