Josh McCown Joins Johnny Football
February 27th, 2015
Tears of joy today for Josh McCown
It’s a match made in Texas.
Tears will be flowing tonight.
Former Bucs non-savior quarterback Josh McCown has signed with Cleveland — a three-year deal — and will join rehabbing Johnny Football and the seven-win Browns.
Yes, the Bucs did McCown a favor cutting him loose before the other expected free agent quarterbacks are set free when the new league year begins March 10.
But did the Bucs choke on a chance to trade McCown?
It sure seems like they could have gotten a seventh-round pick, given that McCown signed early and, per reports, the Browns were bidding against the Bills for his services. That mystery likely will be cleared up when McCown’s salary is revealed. He was set to earn $5.25 million with the Bucs this year.
Regardless, McCown, one of the worst starters in Bucs history (1-10 last season) has a new home.
Way to go, Josh!
McCown will bring his team-first, rah-rah, good-guy, try-to-lead show to the bumbling Browns. McCown’s older brother Randy was a star QB at Texas A&M, and there’s plenty of familiarity through the McCown family with Johnny Football, who made his name at A&M before trashing it in the NFL.
Joe can see it now. McCown will be on a plane in a matter of hours visiting Johnny in rehab, much like he flew to spend time with Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans last offseason.
Joe wishes McCown well.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:04 pm
I’ll say this : he was one tough SOB and had a lot of heart.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:09 pm
I think he is gonna surprise some of us, playing behind a decent OL. Congratz Josh.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:12 pm
Oh nooooo please come back!
February 27th, 2015 at 8:16 pm
Signs a 2 year deal here and is abysmal, gets cut and parlays that into a 3 year deal?
One thing you can’t deny about Josh: He has a terrific agent
February 27th, 2015 at 8:16 pm
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO going to LMAO if McCown beats out Johnny M.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:16 pm
I wonder if Chris Landry is going to say what a great signing that is for the Browns like he did for the Bucs.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:18 pm
I really believe he would have had a successful run here with our Bucs had Tedford been with the team all the way through and the line not been so horrible.
It was so bad last year that no argument would have justified naming him the starter going into next season, but I do believe he can win games in this league as I believe a lot of QB’s can do under the right coaching/systems.
Had Aaron Rodgers or Drew Brees played in an offense being ran by Marcus Arroyo last season you can’t even TRY and argue that team would have made the playoffs or had a decent year. That’s not to say he is one of them because he is not, but there is a fine line drawn between bad players and bad coaching and most people always jump on the players.
If you ask me, I think the organization failed Josh more than he failed the team…I will be rooting for him, but I think he has again landed in a bad spot. No Josh Gordon, probably no Jordan Cameron, probably a lousy offense. He’s a good guy and I wish him the best. If anything this is a good move to give Manziel someone to mentor him.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:18 pm
Browns should’ve kept Hoyer. Maybe McClown can show Johnny Rehab how to take a hit. Poor guy deserves a medal for that impersonation of a punching bag in Detroit courtesy of the Bucs O-line.
Good luck to him.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:27 pm
What a dumpster fire Cleveland has.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:30 pm
McCown did show toughness… but even when not pressured, he panicked at times. He forced things often times when he didn’t have to (1st and goal), but for a short while he was throwing guys open, showed good timing, but as the season wore on he wilted behind bad playcalling and an offensive line to match. He may do okay for the Browns. Perhaps bring JEESUSSS! into Johnny Rehab’s life.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:30 pm
So… given our wretched history with QBs that fail miserably with us, I can surmise that…Josh McCown will earn the starting spot in Cleveland, lead them to an improbable Super Bowl win, then mentor Johnny Manziel, making him a reliable starter in his own right when McCown retires as a Brown.
All this is said tongue in cheek, of course. But by all that is holy, if this really happens, then maybe we should sacrifice a llama or something to get rid of the Doug Williams curse once and for all.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:36 pm
A “pure” classy guy and the toughest QB I have seen play in a BUCS uniform. He got crushed every Sunday and always got up for the next play. The Browns got a real leader and they needed one.
Good Luck Josh!!!
February 27th, 2015 at 8:39 pm
gotta find a new trade partner for Glennon…
February 27th, 2015 at 8:39 pm
Not sure whether to laugh at or cry for the poor ol browns. “Congratulations” are in order I guess to Cleveland for “winning” the Josh McCown bidding war.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:41 pm
I had a nice Gut Laugh at that one IStillBleedOrange!
February 27th, 2015 at 8:49 pm
“…Johnny Football, who made his name at A&M before trashing it in the NFL”
Wow Joe, I thought you still believed in good ol’ Johnny. Hopefully you’re not saying the same thing two years from now about Jameis….
February 27th, 2015 at 8:54 pm
@knuckledragger
Thanks brother! I hope the best for him as he literally bled for our team. But damn I hope he really doesn’t lead them to a Super Bowl ala Doug Williams, Steve Young, Chris Chandler. That would have me curse the football gods.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:57 pm
“Luther Says:
February 27th, 2015 at 8:27 pm
What a dumpster fire Cleveland has.”
Bucs fan calling Cleveland a dumpster fire! That’s funny
February 27th, 2015 at 8:58 pm
What the heck are they smoking over at Pewter Report to have us taking a WR in the third, our First OL in the 4th , DE and CB in the 5th, and our only other OL in the 6th and a RB in the 7th
It has to be either Crack or Ice.
If this draft actually occurred it would be the perfect illustration of Bucs’ futility.
February 27th, 2015 at 8:59 pm
You forgot Dilfer Orange……
February 27th, 2015 at 9:01 pm
Good Luck McCown, wish you the best, you can hate him but can’t deny that he had heart!
February 27th, 2015 at 9:07 pm
So many knew that he would not work out here. Another year wasted. And it would not have been much better with Tedford here.
February 27th, 2015 at 9:11 pm
Jim Browns’ mean a$$$ is going to slap the $hit out of him if he performs like he did with the YUCS!
February 27th, 2015 at 9:12 pm
“yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah” – Josh McCown
February 27th, 2015 at 9:13 pm
Sometimes it’s better to send a message then get a seventh round pick.
February 27th, 2015 at 9:22 pm
To trade Old man McCown to the Browns, the Bucs would have had to give up a 5th so the Browns would take that high Salary!!!
February 27th, 2015 at 9:39 pm
I wish more of you were married with children like me so that you could hang out more on a Friday night. I need some other Bucs fans with chitty nightlifes.
February 27th, 2015 at 9:47 pm
Way to go Josh. At least he’s finally going to a team that has little to offer him as competition for the starting QB gig. Cut down the turnovers and who knows he might do OK with yet another zip code…good luck Josh
February 27th, 2015 at 9:51 pm
A true professional , not once accused of a crime.
February 27th, 2015 at 9:56 pm
Cleveland signs McCown, and Bills fans Cheer!!!
February 27th, 2015 at 10:03 pm
It is incredible to see what the state of NFL QB’s is. When this guy can continue to cash big checks by being not even adequate. Not sure what the Browns were thinking. But I got my own worries being a Bucs fan…
February 27th, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Welcome to Tampa Jameis Winston!
February 27th, 2015 at 10:21 pm
unlike barry
February 27th, 2015 at 10:24 pm
Lets see how he does behind a much better O line….and probably better play calling too. I dont think he’ll light up anyone, but if he does play much better, that will further validate our horrid O line and the inept play calling last year. Of course this is already known, but like I said, it will get a stronger stamp of approval of just how bad things really were. Picking 1st in the draft is enough for me though. Good luck with your new team McCown.
February 27th, 2015 at 10:24 pm
I like to think outside the box unlike the rest of you Schmeckles…. Who cares!?!?
February 27th, 2015 at 10:38 pm
If I didnt care, I wouldnt comment…. or call people names who do….so you obviously care R.O.
February 27th, 2015 at 10:55 pm
Cleveland…..well, there is at least one team I don’t envy….things are lookin’ up for the Bucs….our castaway QB gets picked up.
February 27th, 2015 at 11:01 pm
Read that VJax isn’t accepting a pay cut and the team isn’t looking to trade him, yet.
February 27th, 2015 at 11:01 pm
“Speaking for Pablo”
“Pablo knows the only reason Cleveland likes McCown is that he can play in that $hitty cold-a$$ weather up there…..Pablo also knows that teams are waiting for the Buc cuts…Pablo knows that Buc player that are cut turn out to be better at the new teams. “Pablo thinks McCown $ucked worse than Pablo’s ex-wife on Saturday nights in Juarez””Pablo hopes Johnny-rehab gets a pokin’ from a Tiajuana stage donkey”
February 27th, 2015 at 11:03 pm
Hey TBBF…..Did you read PewterRep…’s mock draft???
If so what did you think?
February 27th, 2015 at 11:04 pm
I think Pablo got thrown in jail for stealing Barry’s car.
February 27th, 2015 at 11:24 pm
@knuck
PR got the positions right in 1 & 2 but players wrong…..I don’t see a 3rd WR…..but, their mock is as good as any….
February 27th, 2015 at 11:37 pm
Really?????
No OLs til the 4th and 6th????
I feel bad for my team if they feel no need to fortify their weakest position. Especially if they draft a QB
February 27th, 2015 at 11:41 pm
Kendricks will go in the 1st. Id rather have McKinney though and he might be there when we pick. And instead of spending a 3rd on WR, Id rather go O line or Safety…..jmho.
February 27th, 2015 at 11:51 pm
We have almost Zero need to draft a WR imho. Dumbest thing Ive ever read maybe.
February 27th, 2015 at 11:57 pm
Dang it, how did I forget Dilfer? Oh, I guess ’cause he is irrelevant in my mind…or maybe I was hungry at the time. Funny how I remembered Chris Chandler but forgot Trent Dilfer…smh
February 28th, 2015 at 12:07 am
LOL Orange.
I sat Second row on the 38 behind the Buc’s bench from 76 to 96
I bleed Orange as well.
February 28th, 2015 at 12:16 am
LOLOL Eat a Snickers Orange…………that was funny
February 28th, 2015 at 12:17 am
gatrbuc
February 28th, 2015 at 12:17 am
NICE…………It didn’t have to wait Moderation
February 28th, 2015 at 12:28 am
The Brown’s Stadium will now be known as the Doghouse of Drugs,and Depression.
February 28th, 2015 at 1:11 am
@knuckledragger
You’re Gatrbuc? Much respect Sir! My family is UF Alumni all the way back to my Granddad class of ’38…Dad was class of ’58. I would have been class of ’91, but ran out of $$$ in ’89, ran off to join the Navy. But I spent many a football weekend…Saturday in Gainesville, Sunday in the ‘ol Sombrero. I would hazard to say I had a wonderful football childhood.
February 28th, 2015 at 1:27 am
Hasta Luego, Bonehead, too bad we couldn’t send Hawk and Least Mode with him
February 28th, 2015 at 1:33 am
Too funny! This tandem was Joe’s wet dream a year ago (although Joe has conveniently morphed into a Bridgewater fan) Joe knows QBs like Lovie knows the truth! Hahaha
February 28th, 2015 at 2:00 am
Any truth to the rumor that Licht has petitioned the league to schedule the Browns to play two games against the Bucs next year?
February 28th, 2015 at 2:27 am
“Hawk Says:
February 28th, 2015 at 2:00 am
Any truth to the rumor that Licht has petitioned the league to schedule the Browns to play two games against the Bucs next year?”
I’ve heard the same thing. Nothing better than pulling that turnover slot-machine of a man on Sunday. Hopefully we can play them in the first two games to maximize the turnover ratio. Don’t ruin the vision!
February 28th, 2015 at 3:28 am
This bum wins two games and gets a pay raise and three more years of job security! He’s has no heart, just good luck!
February 28th, 2015 at 3:58 am
@ John
1 game
February 28th, 2015 at 7:07 am
knuckledragger SAys
“What the heck are they smoking over at Pewter Report to have us taking a WR in the third, our First OL in the 4th , DE and CB in the 5th, and our only other OL in the 6th and a RB in the 7th”
PR will release about 15-20 mocks, predictings the draft of every player you can imagine, between now and the draft. That’s their strategy so they can claim they predicted each pick. It’s deceptive, which is one of the reasons I never go there anymore. They tend to regurgirate stuff from othe sites behind their pay wall, changing it slightly, and then claiming theirs is the original article.
February 28th, 2015 at 7:18 am
Browns must want the 2016 first round pick.
I would take Hoyer as a backup plan. Unlike what McCown did with the Bears, Hoyer actually WON games.
I do like the leadership of Josh in the off season though. Good guy. Can’t see Winston getting the team together like that.
February 28th, 2015 at 8:35 am
McCown didn’t win any games with the Bears? I thought he did.
February 28th, 2015 at 9:04 am
I’m stunned you can praise Josh McCown (1 win) for his leadership, and criticize Winston (27 wins) for his. Incredible! If you don’t think Winston will produce more wins for the Bucs than McCown did, then I feel for you.
February 28th, 2015 at 9:10 am
@Bill
3 games. he went 3-2 against 5 bad defenses that year. Lol foolsgold!
February 28th, 2015 at 9:14 am
What?
February 28th, 2015 at 9:22 am
McCowns winning % was 60 percent…..what was Hoyers? The Browns were 7-9. Hoyer was 50 percent at best.
February 28th, 2015 at 10:31 am
We live in an age of political correctness.
If you can get in front of a camera and cry like you mean it that’s priceless.
February 28th, 2015 at 11:39 am
McCowns tears cost him 5M, countered by whatever the Browns gave him.
February 28th, 2015 at 3:15 pm
Nice, Joe BUCS Fan will have both his Experienced QBs in the same place,.. and heck,.. they may get Winston within a year or two! 😉
March 2nd, 2015 at 7:48 pm
of course the bucs blew a chance to get value for a departing player. it’s what L&L have been best at since taking over. good luck to Josh. my point of view will always be that he definitely earned his $5 million last year by guiding us to the #1 overall pick without blatanly tanking (until week 17), and taking a vicious beating in the process.