The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... McCoy said after practice Tuesday that he didn't ask to be traded because the Browns promised him a chance to compete for the starting job. "As long as I'm given an opportunity to compete, if it's a fair competition, that's all you can ask for,' McCoy said after the first day of organized team activities.
Reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
McCoy told Plain Dealer staffer Mary Kay Cabot that he got a call from the Browns after they drafted Brandon Weeden with the 22nd pick overall. "(They) said 'just come in here and compete,'' he said. "As a competitor that's all you need to hear, really. You're just coming here with your head on right and giving it all you have every day.' McCoy acknowledged he wants his teammates to see how he handles adversity. "I want to be the same guy every day,' he said. "Amidst some difficulties as a quarterback, you've got to be able to thrive in those situations. At the same time, you've got to regard them as routine.' He also said he'll help Weeden in any way he can. "If he asks questions, yea, I'll totally help,' McCoy said before adding wouldn't speculate on what he'll do if Weeden wins the job, which the Browns fully expect him to do.
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