There's no doubt who has stolen all of the headlines and attention this offseason.

Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has been the center of everyone's opinion with this question: Should the Cleveland Browns start him or sit him?

Manziel was a standout at the college level. He won the 2012 Heisman Trophy as well as that year's SEC Player of the Year Award. One of his best performances came against Nick Saban's Alabama team, who would go on to win the BCS National Championship.

There's no denying Manziel can play. But the question is: What's the rush?

Since the 2000 season, the Cleveland Browns have started 19 different quarterbacks. Those quarterbacks include Jeff Garcia, Doug Pederson, Spergon Wynn, Kelly Holcomb, Luke McCown, Trent Dilfer, Charlie Frye, Derek Anderson, Brady Quinn, Colt McCoy, Jake Delhomme, Seneca Wallace, Ken Dorsey, Bruce Gradkowski, Thad Lewis, Brian Hoyer, Brandon Weeden, Tim Couch and Jason Campbell.

(Wow, that's a long list.)

It's been a long time since the Browns have had a franchise quarterback. You would have to go back to the '80s when Bernie Kosar was under center, when the Browns had a stable quarterback.

Obviously everyone wants to see Manziel play, but given the Browns' track record in the 21st century, it might be better to wait and let the young quarterback learn first. Brian Hoyer only started three games last season, but he did win all three of those games, against the Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills.

This writer firmly believes that Manziel will be a great quarterback and do terrific things in the NFL. Even though a lot people think Manziel is just a decoy and a running quarterback, the reality is, he can throw.

The Browns first three games of the season are against the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens. All three of these teams have won a Super Bowl in the last six seasons. Why would you to throw an experienced Manziel into that fire?

After those three games, the Browns will get a bye week in Week 4. It couldn't work out any better for Manziel. Manziel and the coaching staff will get a long two weeks to go over their plays to prepare for the mediocre Tennessee Titans, if Hoyer plays badly in the first three games.

As good as Manziel is and can be, he still has a lot to learn. Quarterback sliding and getting out of bounds are going to be extremely important for this quarterback. This season is also going to be more difficult for Browns passers because they will be without star wide receiver Josh Gordon.

The Browns don't have any realistic Super Bowl hopes--probably not even NFL playoff hopes. There shouldn't be any rush to start a first round rookie quarterback right out of the gate. You have to think long term with Manziel and preserve his health. Let him watch Hoyer's game play from the sidelines.

Manziel is expected to start the Browns' next preseason game on Monday Night Football against the Washington Redskins. He will have his chance to showcase his talents on the national stage in front of everyone. As good as he can be, the Browns would be wise to be patient with Manziel.

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