While McCown didn't play well in 2014, he does give the Browns options as they try to solidify a problematic position. McCown will likely compete for the starting job, but if he doesn't win it, he can serve as a mentor for Johnny Manziel and Connor Shaw. Or possibly be a backup if the Browns sign another veteran in free agency or draft one of the top college prospects in this year's draft.
McCown, who also visited Chicago and the New York Jets, previously worked with new Browns offensive coordinator John DeFilippo in Oakland. He's 17-32 with six teams during 12 seasons in the NFL.
"I just want to serve our team and help everybody in that locker room, do my best to help everybody in the locker room be better at their job,
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The 35-year-old McCown had also been in contract talks with the Buffalo Bills, who like the Browns have QB issues.
"That's kind of what drove the ship for me," he said.
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In 2013, McCown replaced an injured Jay Cutler as Chicago's starter and went 3-2. He passed for 1,
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Josh McCown, who went 1-10 as Tampa Bay's starter last season, agreed to terms on a three-year contract with Cleveland on Friday. McCown's younger brother, Luke, played for the Browns in 2004