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Holmgren still a Colt McCoy believer

Colt McCoy, Peyton Hillis, Larry Hart

Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy (12), in the grasp of Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Larry Hart, right, throws a pass to Browns’ Peyton Hillis (40) for an 11-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

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Browns President Mike Holmgren is expected to bring in a West Coast offense disciple to coach the Browns, an offense that should suit Colt McCoy’s skills well. Holmgren wasn’t dismayed by McCoy’s slow end to the season.

I think you see the potential there,” Holmgren said at his season-ending press conference. “I certainly do.”

Jake Delhomme told the Akron Beacon-Journal he’d love to be back in Cleveland next year and plans to continue playing football. There’s almost no chance the Browns will bring him back at $5.4 million.

That leaves the Browns with McCoy and Seneca Wallace. It wouldn’t surprise us if Holmgren added a veteran to the mix and possibly a late-round rookie, but McCoy did enough as a rookie to be the early favorite to start in Cleveland next year.