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Ranking the Cleveland Browns starting quarterbacks since 2000

Cleveland's recent and infamous issues at quarterback have been nearly unmatched by any other organization in NFL history. The following rankings show just how bad they've been at the position, ranking all of their starters at quarterback since 2000 from best (if you can call it that) to worst.

 
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1. Derek Anderson, 2006-09

Derek Anderson, 2006-09
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Anderson went 16-18 over parts of four seasons as Cleveland's starter, which is all-world for this organization. He brought the Browns to the playoffs in 2007 and also made the Pro Bowl, throwing 29 touchdowns.

 
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2. Brian Hoyer, 2013-14

Brian Hoyer, 2013-14
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Hoyer is one of the most successful Browns quarterbacks in recent memory, going 10-6 in 16 games as a starter over two seasons. Injuries prevented him from building more momentum, and the Browns let him walk in free agency following the 2014 season. Hoyer threw for nearly 4,000 yards during his time in Cleveland.

 
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3. Tim Couch, 1999-03

Tim Couch, 1999-03
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The first overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft, Couch's career probably would have been much different if not for injuries. He had a 22-37 record over parts of five NFL seasons, and never threw for more than 18 touchdowns in a season.

 
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4. Josh McCown, 2015-16

Josh McCown, 2015-16
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The oft-injured McCown couldn't help the Browns in his late 30's, going just 1-10 in 11 starts. He did have an impressive 18/10 TD/INT during his time with the Browns despite the abysmal record.

 
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5. Kelly Holcomb, 2002-04

Kelly Holcomb, 2002-04
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Holcomb was a serviceable backup for the Browns from 2001-04. Forced into 12 starts, he went 4-8 with the organization, completing more than 63 percent of his passes.

 
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6. Cody Kessler, 2016

Cody Kessler, 2016
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Despite a 0-8 record as a starter, Kessler's career is off to a somewhat promising start. The third-round pick last year had a strong 6/2 TD/INT and completed nearly 66 percent of his passes as a rookie.

 
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7. Jeff Garcia, 2004

Jeff Garcia, 2004
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A highly productive player for much of his career, Garcia got a chance in Cleveland after leading the 49ers in 2003. He went 3-7 as a starter, completing a mediocre 57.1 percent of his passes.

 
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8. Trent Dilfer, 2005

Trent Dilfer, 2005
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Known as a Super Bowl-winning game manager in Baltimore, Dilfer went 4-7 in 11 starts with the Browns in 2005. He completed nearly 60 percent of his passes with 11/12 TD/INT.

 
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9. Colt McCoy, 2010-11

Colt McCoy, 2010-11
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Selected in the third round of the 2010 draft, McCoy went 6-15 over parts of three seasons as a starter for the Browns but completed only 58 percent of his passes. He's settled in as a backup with Washington more recently.

 
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10. Charlie Frye, 2005-07

Charlie Frye, 2005-07
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Frye started 19 games over three seasons in Cleveland, going 6-13 as a starter. He started most of the 2006 season, with an awful 10/17 TD/INT in 13 games.

 
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11. Jason Campbell, 2013

Jason Campbell, 2013
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A former first-round pick in Washington, Campbell got one of his final opportunities in Cleveland. He went 1-7 as a starter in 2013, completing less than 57 percent of his passes.

 
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12. Johnny Manziel, 2014-15

Johnny Manziel, 2014-15
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Manziel was famously taken 22nd overall in 2014 after Jerry Jones was talked down from forcing him on the Cowboys at 16. The former Heisman Trophy winner had major off-field issues in two seasons with Cleveland and went 2-6 with a completion rate of only 57 percent in two seasons.

 
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13. Brandon Weeden, 2012-13

Brandon Weeden, 2012-13
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Cleveland drafted a 29-year-old rookie out of Oklahoma State in 2012, thinking he would be ready to help immediately. That wasn't the case - he went 5-10 in his rookie season as a starter and 0-5 as a starter the following year. Weeden threw 26 interceptions in 23 games with the Browns.

 
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14. Seneca Wallace, 2010-11

Seneca Wallace, 2010-11
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An extremely mobile quarterback, Wallace started seven games for the Browns over two seasons and went 1-6. To his credit, he did have 6/4 TD/INT in his time with the Browns.

 
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15. Brady Quinn, 2008-09

Brady Quinn, 2008-09
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Yet another draft bust, Quinn sunk to the 22nd overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft after a great career at Notre Dame. He started only 12 games over three seasons, completing an awful 52.1 percent of his passes.

 
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16. Robert Griffin III, 2016

Robert Griffin III, 2016
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RG3 tried to revitalize his career in Cleveland last year, but was able to stay healthy for only five games. He struggled when on the field, completing only 59.2 percent of his passes with two touchdowns over five starts.

 
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17. Jake Delhomme, 2010

Jake Delhomme, 2010
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Delhomme was a solid starting quarterbacking at times in Carolina, but he didn't have much left, landing in Cleveland at the twilight of his career. He went 2-2 as a starter in 2010 with seven interceptions compared to two touchdown passes.

 
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18. Doug Pederson, 2000

Doug Pederson, 2000
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Now the head coach of the Eagles, Pederson went 1-7 as a starter for Cleveland in 2000. He completed only 55.7 percent of his passes and had eight interceptions compared to two touchdown passes.

 
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19. Luke McCown, 2004

Luke McCown, 2004
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The younger brother of Josh McCown, Luke started four games for the Browns in his rookie season. He went 0-4 with seven picks completing only 49 percent of his passes.

 
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20. Austin Davis, 2015

Austin Davis, 2015
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Davis somehow found two starts with Cleveland in 2015, going 0-2 with three picks. He hasn't found an NFL field since then.

 
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21. Connor Shaw, 2014

Connor Shaw, 2014
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A mobile quarterback out of South Carolina, Shaw started one game in 2014. The Browns lost with Shaw completing only 50 percent of his passes and throwing one interception.

 
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22. Thaddeus Lewis, 2012

Thaddeus Lewis, 2012
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The mobile Lewis started one game for the Browns in 2012. While was was 22-for-32 for 204 yards, Cleveland still lost the game. He's found an NFL field six times since then.

 
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23. Bruce Gradkowski, 2008

Bruce Gradkowski, 2008
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A long-time NFL backup, Gradkowski started one game for the Browns in 2008. He completed a pitiful 7-of-21 passes with three interceptions.

 
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24. Ken Dorsey, 2008

Ken Dorsey, 2008
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Dorsey played three seasons as a backup in Cleveland, and started three games. He completed just 46.7 percent of his passes with the Browns.

 
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25. Spergon Wynn, 2000

Spergon Wynn, 2000
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Wynn got one start in seven appearances with the Browns in 2000. He completed just 40.7 percent of his passes during that season with one interception.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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