5 reasons the Browns should not give up on Johnny Manziel
By Dani Bostick
4. The Browns need stability
Manziel is unpredictable, but a revolving door of on-field personnel will not help the Browns rebuild their team.
Cleveland has had seven coaches since 2001. No other AFC North team has suffered through as many transitions as the Browns. The Baltimore Ravens have had three coaches since the team’s inception in 1996. The Pittsburgh Steelers have had three head coaches since 1969, while Marvin Lewis is in his 13th season as head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Browns have also failed to establish stability and consistency at the quarterback position. Ben Roethlisberger has been with the Steelers since 2004. Joe Flacco has been at the helm of the Ravens since 2008. Andy Dalton has been with the Bengals since 2011.
The Browns quarterbacks since 2007 have included Charlie Frye, Derek Anderson, Brady Quinn, Colt McCoy, Brandon Weeden, Jason Campbell, Brian Hoyer, Josh McCown, and Manziel.
Switching coaches and quarterbacks every season or two is not a formula for success. It is time for the Browns to make a commitment. Dropping Manziel will not ensure they find a better candidate for the future of the franchise. It only guarantees another year of upheaval.
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