Colt McCoy named Browns quarterback for rest of season
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rookie Colt McCoy has been named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, coach Eric Mangini said on Thursday.
"He did a really good job when he played," Mangini said on the team's website (www.clevelandbrowns.com).
McCoy will start Sunday's game at Cincinnati and home games against Baltimore and Pittsburgh, Mangini said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The rookie has not played since spraining his left ankle in a November 21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He gained the starting assignment in five earlier games when quarterbacks Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace were hurt, leading the Browns (5-8) to wins over the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots.
McCoy, who enjoyed a fine college career with the University of Texas, has passed for 975 yards and three touchdowns with three interceptions in his first season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Delhomme, the starter the past three games, has been troubled by interceptions, throwing a team-high seven this season.
(Writing by Gene Cherry in Salvo, North Carolina. To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)