5 reasons Josh McCown can lead Browns to AFC Playoffs

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Aug 29, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) huddles up with teammates against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Veteran leadership for a young team

The Cleveland front office is valuing youth and inexperience more than any other team in football. Cleveland signed all 15 of its 2016 NFL Draft picks and let overpriced veterans walk to usher in a culture change via a youth movement.

One of the few aging veterans Cleveland kept was McCown and for good reason. It makes sense to keep a proven pro like McCown on the offensive side of the ball to aid in the development of the Cleveland’s many young players.

Since many of the players on the Browns are playing in their first NFL season, they won’t know any better and will look to a wise veteran like McCown for guidance. He’s seen it all before and can answer any question the many rookies are sure to ask him.

Leadership is synonymous with the quarterback position. Though he isn’t as skilled as most of his contemporaries, McCown can play with poise in crisis to inspire his inexperienced teammates. If Cleveland did find a few sleepers in the 2016 NFL Draft, McCown’s leadership could be what wakes them up for a playoff push.

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