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Browns Mike Holmgren says "no more excuses" and Colt McCoy can be very good!

Found March 16, 2012 on Cleveland Browns Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Mike Holmgren,  Colt McCoy
TEAMS: Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns team president Mike Holmgren stated on Thursday that given the proper tools quarterback Colt McCoy could be very good. Although this is not what many would consider a ringing endorsement it does show that the Browns are willing to proceed with McCoy at starting quarterback, after a failed attempt to gain the number two spot in the up-coming draft to snag Robert Griffin III. Holmgren was quick to state that the Browns did make a run for Griffin III, offering the Rams what he calls "every bit the offer", only to be turned down. Although he would not elaborate on what that...
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