When Brian Hoyer was named the starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns during training camp, he knew was getting the job with a caveat; the job was likely only going to be his until Johnny Manziel was ready to take the job. After all, Manziel was drafted in the first round for a reason, and it was not to sit on the bench or spend his time getting his attention for what he is doing off the field. At least that's what the Browns thought. In the wake of the greatest road comeback in NFL ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers sign Plaxico Burress and Brian Hoyer
The Pittsburgh Steelers needed to make some roster moves before their AFC North battle with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and did so by signing former Steelers' wide receiver Plaxico Burress and former New England Patriots' backup quarterback Brian Hoyer. With injuries to both Antonio Brown (ankle) and Jerricho Cotchery (ribs), depth was needed at receiver and Burress was the logical choice. He's coming off a solid 2011 season with the New York Jets in which he caught 45 passes, eight of ... Read More