Johnny Manziel to remain Browns QB Pettine says

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's Jameson Witte Jersey  in his NFL starting debut won't di suade coach from staying the course with the rookie quarterback.Pettine announced Monday that the are "moving forward with (Manziel) at quarterback."After watching the game film, Pettine and his staff determined that the problems were more widespread than Manziel's utter ineffectivene s."We could've played Brian Sipe at quarterback yesterday," Pettine quipped, in reference to the 1980 NFL MVP, "and I don't think the outcome would've been much different."Pettine believes Manziel has practiced at a high level, has "shown flashes" of potential, will improve in the final two games and still gives the an opportunity to win.Although Manziel's detractors are out in full force this week, Pettine emphasized that the sample size is too small to create any doubts about his first-round draft pick's chances for long-term succe s.Starting two more games should provide the with a better idea of Manziel's viability as a 2014 factor.In the meantime, the and will count themselves lucky to be facing a raw rookie with their playoff livelihoods on the line over the next two weeks.The latest Around The NFL Podcast and discu ses all the playoff implications. Find more Around The NFL content on .  Jeff Bowie Jersey