McCoy on the Move: Where Will He Land?

During his first two seasons, the former University of Texas superstar has pleasantly surprised scouts and quieted draft analysts. While physically fragile and athletically underwhelming, McCoy's leadership and intangibles allowed him to command a huddle and make routine plays on Sundays. During the lockout last summer, he even took charge and led voluntary workouts for his teammates. As someone who felt physical limitations would ultimately halter his success, I stand before you eating more crow than Skip Bayless after the Heat defeated the Thunder and a once "prince" became a King.

McCoy managed to grab the starting job and throw for 20 touchdowns as a rookie despite lackluster weapons and a sub par passing blocking unit in front of him. Going into Colt's sophomore campaign, hopes were high for the dawg pound and America's most abysmal sports city. Like his Big 12 rival and personal friend of faith Sam Bradford, McCoy endured took a huge step back in 2011. With no WRs on the outside besides the extremely talented but fundamentally raw North Carolina product Greg Little, McCoy struggled to throw the ball down the field for big gains, averaging a dismal 5.1 yards per completion. He managed to improve his TD(14) to INT(11) ratio in 2012 but won only one four games as a starter. The honeymoon was over.

Current GM and Super Bowl winning head coach Mike Holmgren snagged his gunslinger in the first round of the 2012 draft, and the Browns are determined to go forward without McCoy. Brandon Weeden may be in line to receive social security in a couple of years, but he is the quarterback of the future in Cleveland in the eyes of upper level management. The Browns reportedly waited a couple of months to announce the trade news because they "felt bad" for McCoy and the way things went down. The team thinks so little of Colt's abilities currently that they are only seeking "minimal compensation." Holmgren may be a Hatfield, but to his credit he realizes McCoy is a great person and a solid player who deserves another shot to prove himself in a healthier environment. Take my hand, and together let's find a potential landing spot for #12.

Potential Suitors

Pittsburgh Steelers:

No team needs a backup signal caller worse Wiz Khalifa's sqaud. The team recently cut Troy Smith, freeing up yet another roster spot. The Steelers are a contender almost every season, and desperately need security at the quarterback position on an annual basis to remain in contention. Roethlisberger is one of the game's five best and a potential hall of famer, but the motorcycle man is always injury prone. Second stringer Charlie Batch will be 38 next season, and is only playing in the NFL still because of bad investments in bakery shops. YIKES  Bad News: Colt was beaten like a rag doll at UT and in Cleveland. The Steelers offensive line is even more horrendous than those previous groups of big uglies. Time to give rid of the ball quick, kid.

Will the Browns ever trade a player to a bitter, hated division rival like Pittsburgh? Only if they are indescribably incompetent and or do not respect/fear playing McCoy. This scenario is a pipe dream, but both teams benefit most here. It may be a little weird between James Harrison and Colt in the lockeroom though if he is in fact shipped to Steel City. Just remember guys, it's only awkward if you make it awkward.

Possiblilty Meter: 10% Chance




Green Bay Packers

Mr. Holmgren,  I'm not sure if you remember this but at one time you used to coach the Green Bay Packers and a crazy hick who used to wear #4. It's time to use those connections to acquire some assets and dump a quarterback you've lost in which you've lost faith. This is a eerily situation similar to Pittsburgh's. A great team and super bowl contender gravely needing depth at quarterback. GB backup Matt Flynn flew the coop to Seattle with the goal of becoming a starter(Russell Wilson says what's up by the way). If Aaron Rodgers ever got injured, god forbid cheeseheads, the Packers would be in dire straits. The names Graham Harrell and B.J. Coleman do anything for you? Yeah, me neither. Like literally nothing. Neither have ever taken a three step drop or thrown a single pass in the NFL.



Both teams reportedly discussed a deal in April but talks have since stalled. Mike McCarthy loved Colt coming out of UT and something tells me he's not done trying to acquire Jordan Shipley's BFF. #BROMANCE

Possibility Meter: 35.78% Chance





Philadelphia Eagles

And alas, we've arrived at the home of American freedom and the ever so tasty cheesesteak. Where dog killers are field generals and dream teams go to die.

Really?

You really don't think it's destiny for one UT great to replace another as Mike Vick's backup?


Let me argue for Darrell Royal on this one. How many countless games has Vick missed due to injury? During his nine year career, #7 has only managed to play two full, ambulance free seasons. He is unquestionably one of the game's most physically gifted QB's of all time, but at a severe price. His escapability and fearlessness breeds pain. Severe, and career ending pain. Currently, the Eagles are planning to roll the dice with Trent Edwards(Concussions much?) and Mike Kafka, who is young and has the potential to be Michael's back up down the road. I just don't believe these are the guys you want to depend on going into the 2012 season.

McCoy's skill set is perfect for Reid's system. A smart, heady player who lacks arm strength but can make the necessary throws in a west coast system. He will put in the hours and out work anyone to learn and absorb the offensive scheme. Ties between the Cleveland and Philadelphia organization run deep and many personnel from both squads are personal friends. He many only be needed for two or three games, but the investment would pay dividends for a squad that needs to win every game in a brutal NFC East. The Eagles already have had a tremendous offseason, snagging DeMeco Ryans from Houston and shoring up their weak group of LB's. It's time to put it over the top and finally get Andy Reid the only accomplishment he lacks. A Super Bowl.



Possibility Meter: 25.56% Chance


 I knew you'd see it my way.