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Brandon Weeden | Quarterback

Team: Cleveland Browns
Age / DOB:  (29) / 10/14/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 221
College: Oklahoma State
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Browns OC Norval Turner wants to get Brandon Weeden "speeded up."
"The physical act of your drop(back), putting your foot in the ground, turning the ball loose," Turner cited as something Weeden needs to get faster at. "What helps speed that up is recognizing where we want to throw the ball and then making quick decisions." Turner did go on to say Weeden's footwork is improving a "great deal," and that he's "got the physical skills to do what we want to do." The Browns don't want to anoint Weeden, but the starting job remains his to lose. May 20 - 8:49 AM
Source: ESPN Cleveland

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Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Brandon Weeden admits he was "surprised" by the Browns' signing of Brian Hoyer.

"I was surprised, but that’s the nature of the beast," Weeden said. "It’s part of this business, and if you start worrying about it, that’s too much to worry about." Hoyer's addition is an undeniable sign the Browns don't believe they're set at quarterback, but despite GM Mike Lombardi's noted admiration for the former Patriot, he's not a legitimate threat to Weeden. Between Weeden, Hoyer and Jason Campbell, the deck is still stacked in Weeden's favor. Hoyer's addition is worse news for Campbell. They'll battle for No. 2 duties after Weeden "beats out" Campbell.
Related: Jason Campbell, Brian Hoyer
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
May 19 - 12:17 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Brandon Weeden opened OTAs as the clear No. 1 quarterback, as expected.

The new Browns regime inherited Weeden, but they're still going to give him a shot to run with the job. He has the skill set to succeed in Rob Chudzinski's vertical offense, a scheme that once sent Derek Anderson to the Pro Bowl. For now, Jason Campbell is merely quality competition.
Related: Jason Campbell
Source: ESPN Cleveland
May 16 - 9:28 AM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

ESPN Cleveland believes that if Brandon Weeden leads the Browns to a winning season, he will not be replaced in 2014.

That doesn't mean that the Browns won't draft a quarterback, but Weeden will be given a full season to prove himself under the new coaching staff. ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi continues to insist that the organization wants Weeden to succeed and that GM Mike Lombardi's influence is "greatly exaggerated." Weeden is in an even competition for the starting job with Jason Campbell, but he remains the heavy favorite to start Week 1.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
May 11 - 8:24 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Despite a report the Browns are putting Jason Campbell on equal footing, ESPN AFC North blogger Jamison Hensley considers Brandon Weeden "likely" to start Week 1.

Hensley takes the report -- presumably planted by the Browns -- as an attempt to "increase the heat" on Weeden and remind him "he will be not be handed anything." Hensley believes the only way Weeden would lose the competition were if he struggled in camp and preseason games. If Weeden and Campbell practice and play to a draw, tie goes to the younger player (though not by much).
Related: Jason Campbell
Source: ESPN.com
May 7 - 12:14 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Coach Rob Chudzinski was not ready to commit to Brandon Weeden as the starting quarterback on Thursday.

"I feel good about where we're at right now," Chudzinski said. "He's been working with the first group and we'll just see as we go forward. ... Right now it's too early to say anything one way or another." The Browns brought in Jason Campbell as a free agent, but that's all they've done to bolster the position. "I expect both of these guys to compete," Chud added. "I'm hoping that the best man wins the job and that he gives us a chance to win." It's typical coachspeak. The Browns have been working on Weeden's mechanics and delivery, and he's the overwhelming favorite to open the season as the starter.
Source: CBS Cleveland
May 3 - 8:26 AM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Browns want Brandon Weeden to take on more of a leadership role.

At this point, it would be a major disappointment if Weeden wasn't able to hold off Jason Campbell and the Browns fully expect him to open the season as their Week 1 starter. ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi believes the new regime is committed to Weeden and won't draft a quarterback at all this year.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Apr 20 - 10:27 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Brandon Weeden acknowledges this season is "probably the biggest time of my entire career."

"Going into year two, you've got to show you can play," Weeden said after opening the Browns' offseason program as the starter. "You've got to show you can make adjustments, and grow from year one." The 29-year-old sophomore shouldn't have a terribly difficult time holding off Jason Campbell, but Weeden's Cleveland future will be kaput if the Browns spend their first-round pick on a QB. NFL.com's Albert Breer considers the Browns a "wild card" for West Virginia's Geno Smith.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Apr 16 - 11:28 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Brandon Weeden is atop the depth chart for the start of Browns' offseason workouts.

As expected. Veteran Jason Campbell will have an outside shot at unseating Weeden in camp, but for now it's Weeden's job to lose, and by a considerable margin. That will change if the Browns use their first-round pick on a signal caller.
Related: Jason Campbell
Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter
Apr 16 - 3:39 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

ESPN Cleveland believes that the Browns are committed to Brandon Weeden for "at least" this season.

The Browns will give Weeden a one-year trial to prove himself under new management, but are prepared to move on after the 2013 season. It would take a major collapse for Weeden to lose his starting job to Jason Campbell, despite the competition the Browns plan to stage in training camp. ESPN's Tony Grossi "wouldn’t be surprised" if Cleveland doesn't draft a quarterback at all this year.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
Apr 6 - 8:29 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

The Browns plan to give Brandon Weeden "most" of the first-team quarterback reps in offseason workouts.

In other words, this won't be an even competition with Jason Campbell. Campbell is in Cleveland to "push" Weeden, but the latter has a firm grip on the job. Per the Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto, the Browns do not believe any draft-eligible quarterback is worthy of the No. 6 overall pick. The "assumption" is Weeden will start Week 1, with Jason Campbell behind him. The Browns hope to "immerse" Weeden in an offense highlighting his downfield passing ability from the shotgun.
Related: Jason Campbell
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mar 31 - 9:06 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Browns CEO Joe Banner confirms that Brandon Weeden will enter camp as the starter, but stressed he'll face competition from Jason Campbell and a possible draft pick.

"Brandon's the starter, and there's competition," Banner said. "He'll have to come in and play well and work hard and prove that he deserves to maintain the position he starts in." The Browns are expected to give Weeden every opportunity to win the starting job, but it would surprise no one if Campbell saw significant time under center this season.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mar 28 - 7:38 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam believes the coaching staff would be fine with Brandon Weeden as the starter.

"I think they think the offense they’ll run fits our quarterback’s skill set and there’s potential there," Haslam said. "They’re optimistic we can put points on the board." It's becoming clearer that the Browns just aren't going to be able to find another quarterback to compete with -- and take the job away from -- Weeden this offseason outside of using a high draft pick on a signal caller.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Mar 23 - 6:06 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Speaking at the league meetings Tuesday, new Browns coach Rob Chudzinski said he's focused on "creating competition" at quarterback.

"Creating competition," of course, is different than "adding" competition, and another sign the Browns aren't holding out hope of upgrading on Brandon Weeden this offseason. Chud did say he's still open to adding another QB. "I'm not ruling (anything) out at any position." Look for Weeden to "compete" with Colt McCoy and perhaps a mid-round draft pick in camp, and to "earn" one more shot at locking down the Browns' starting job.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
Mar 19 - 3:30 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi believes the Browns are "resigned" to putting Brandon Weeden on a one-year trial with the new coaching regime.

This coincides with what the Cleveland Plain Dealer speculated earlier this week. The Browns have vowed to bring in competition for Weeden, but they will struggle to find an upgrade in the draft or free agency. Derek Anderson, Ryan Mallett, Matt Flynn, and Matt Cassel have all been linked as possible targets.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
Mar 9 - 8:52 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Brandon Weeden
2Jason Campbell
3Brian Hoyer
4Thaddeus Lewis
RB1Trent Richardson
2Montario Hardesty
3Dion Lewis
4Chris Ogbonnaya
5Brandon Jackson
GLB1Trent Richardson
2Montario Hardesty
3RB1Trent Richardson
2Montario Hardesty
FB1Owen Marecic
2Brad Smelley
WR11Josh Gordon
2Travis Benjamin
3David Nelson
4Josh Cooper
5Cordell Roberson
WR21Greg Little
2Davone Bess
3Jordan Norwood
4Perez Ashford
5Keenan Davis
WR31Davone Bess
TE1Jordan Cameron
2Kellen Davis
3Gary Barnidge
4Dan Gronkowski
5Travis Tannahill
K1Shayne Graham
2Brandon Bogotay