Browns name Jason Campbell QB
By Pat McManamon | ESPN.com
BEREA, Ohio -- Jason Campbell will take over at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Kansas City against the Chiefs, replacing Brandon Weeden, who was ineffective last Sunday in Green Bay and in the second half of his previous start against Detroit.
'It really is about production and ultimately being consistent in that area,' coach Rob Chudzinski said Wednesday.
Campbell will be the 20th different quarterback to start a game for the Browns since 1999. He draws the difficult task of facing the league's best pass-rushing team -- the Chiefs lead the league with 35 sacks.
But Weeden struggled the last six quarters when the Browns were outscored 55-13.
Weeden ranks 32nd in the league in completion percentage, 31st in yards per attempt and 30th in ranking. Campbell has not started a game since last November, when he threw for 109 yards for the Bears in a loss to San Francisco.
He had six starts in 2011 in Oakland, and had the Raiders off to a 4-2 start. But he hurt his shoulder playing the Browns, and the Raiders soon acquired Carson Palmer, effectively ending Campbell's career in Oakland.
'I think looking at Jason, the things he brings to the table, his leadership, his experience,' Chudzinski said. 'He's been productive and successful in the league. Look at his arm strength, his mobility and those things, tie in from a gameplan standpoint for what we need in this game.'
Chudzinski said the position will be evaluated on a weekly basis, and admitted going back and forth isn't ideal. But he said he will play the quarterback he feels gives the Browns the best chance to win each week.
'I'm committed to doing what I feel gives us the best chance to win in all cases,' Chudzinski said.
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