The Facts: Osweiler will get the first crack at Cleveland's wide open quarterback battle. The Browns named the veteran QB1 heading into Thursday's preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints, the team announced on Monday. "A lot goes into our evaluation but it's always going to be about efficiently and effectively running the offense," HC Hue Jackson said in a statement. "You want your starter to be able to do that despite any circumstance. Brock hasn't really gotten any first team reps and this will give him that chance. We look forward to seeing what he can do with this opportunity throughout the week and against the Saints."

Diehards Line:So Osweiler will start and Cody Kessler will come in next, followed by rookie DeShone Kizer and Kevin Hogan. Jackson made it seem like the next preseason game could feature another starter. But at least for this week, it makes sense to showcase Osweiler since you never know when another QB in the league could go down to injury.