Cleveland Browns Bench Rookie DeShone Kizer, Kevin Hogan to Start at Quarterback Against the Texans
After a dismal start to the season, the Cleveland Browns have finally decided to demote rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer and start Kevin Hogan in his place.
"I've made the decision to start Kevin this week," Browns head coach Hue Jackson said in a statement, via the team's official website.
"We've liked what Kevin has been able to do within our offense when he's been in there and he will start on Sunday because that's what we feel is best for our team at this point in time. This does not change the way we feel about DeShone going forward. He has worked extremely hard and still very much has a bright future. Right now, it's better for him and his development to back up Kevin," he continued.
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It is interesting to note that Hogan has yet to start a game in his career in the National Football League (NFL), but he has definitely outplayed Kizer in limited minutes this season.
The second-year pro had the best game of his career when he came in for Kizer in the second half of their matchup against the New York Jets last Sunday.
The Browns lost the game, but he completed 16 of his 19 attempts for 194 yard and he had two touchdowns as well. That performance probably convinced Jackson and the Browns coaching staff that it's time to give Hogan a chance to start at quarterback.
Kizer will probably get the starting job back later this season since he is being groomed as their franchise quarterback. But as of the moment, he should continue to work on his game and make the most of the opportunities that are there.
Hogan will get his first start when they will take on the Houston Texans this Sunday. Unlike the Browns, the Texans have already found their franchise quarterback in rookie Deshaun Watson. The Browns actually passed on Watson in this year's draft and they could live to regret it.
