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OC Norv Turner quelled a little of the Brian Hoyer-mania on Monday night and sounded as if he's counting on Weeden to be his guy in 2013. "Brandon is a one-year player in the NFL who did a lot more good things than people give him credit for," Turner said. "I like his composure, the way he competes, he's worked awfully hard. He's got to be one of the hardest-working guys on our team. So you look and say, 'Hey, you hope there's a big upside.'"
Reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Turner stressed that Weeden's woes and 5-10 record as a starter last season can be attributed to being a rookie surrounded by rookies. "What happened to Brandon, Brandon was in here with a very young group of guys," Turner said. "So when you have a lot of young guys and they're trying to feel their way together, it's hard. All those guys having a year together, including Brandon, will help him a great deal." According to Plain Dealer staffer Mary Kay Cabot, Turner also threw a little water on the notion that Hoyer is being brought in to potentially challenge for a starting role. Hoyer, 27, signed his two-year deal on Friday and will be on the field Tuesday for the second week of organized team activities. "He was released," Turner said. "He was available. ... He's played very little football, but I do think we like his skill set." Turner stressed it's difficult to assess the quarterbacks after only three days of OTAs, but he likes the group. And it's hard to imagine him saying anything else at this point, right?
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