I think it's obvious they don't think he is the guy.. If they are going to bring in another QB no need to keep him around. I think he is a solid back up and maybe even better than Weeden. Bring in another guy and let Colt go. He will be signed by the jets, cheifs, Cards or someone else looking for a back up.
He will never be a super star but isn't as aweful as other qb's who start now or are back ups.
http://www.cleveland.com/sportsnetwork/index.ssf/2013/02/could_colt_mccoy_become_cap_ca.html
Browns, Cavaliers and Indians.
Will Colt McCoy be in Cleveland next season? (John Kuntz / The Plain Dealer)
Cleveland Browns
Chris Pokorny over at Dawgs By Nature lists potential Browns cap causalities, which includes Colt McCoy.
"2. Colt McCoy, QB (8th Highest Cap Figure) - How many seasons does McCoy need to stick around as a backup? The Browns are reportedly interested in bringing in a free agent quarterback to compete with Brandon Weeden. It wasn't so bad for the Browns to keep McCoy last year, because his base salary was only $540,000. Entering the final year of his deal, clauses in his contract have increased his 2013 base salary to a whopping $2.325 million.
The good news? It would only cost $187,750 to cut him. That's not nearly as bad as the Seahawks' situation with Matt Flynn, where cutting him would cost Seattle $6 million this year. With McCoy's future with the team unlikely, it's time to let him go