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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Man blinded in one eye from fight at wedding reception ... Medford police hope photo will help solve months-long string of Jeep thefts ... Medford council tones down photo requirements for second-hand stores ... Man blinded in one eye from fight at wedding reception ... Medford police hope photo will help solve months-long string of Jeep thefts ... Medford council tones down photo requirements for second-hand stores ... NFL Browns' Hoyer: 'I've gotten us to this point' Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 1, 2014 at 8:42 PM By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 1, 2014 at 8:42 PM » Social News BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland quarterback Brian Hoyer is positive he should be the starter for the rest of this season. He should be the one leading his team to the playoffs. He's convinced. The Browns aren't as certain. A day after he was benched by coach Mike Pettine in the fourth quarter of a loss at Buffalo, Hoyer said Monday that he hasn't lost any of his confidence despite three straight poor performances and believes he should keep his job over rookie Johnny Manziel. "You don't get to 7-5 in the NFL just lucking into it," Hoyer said. "It's been a lot of hard work, and I think I've proven that I've gotten us to this point. I feel like I can carry us through the next four games." Hoyer was replaced by Manziel in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 26-10 loss to Buffalo after throwing two interceptions, continuing a pattern of bad games over the past month. In his past three games, Hoyer has thrown just one touchdown pass, six interceptions and the Browns have scored just 36 points. Pettine has not yet decided who will start this week against Indianapolis. He'll meet with his staff — and general manager Ray Farmer — today and intends to inform Hoyer and Manziel of his decision Wednesday. Pettine said he's not leaning in either direction, and insists the choice comes down to one standard. "I've said it a million times," he said. "Who gives us the best chance to win this weekend?' Period." The Browns (7-5) remain in the thick of the AFC playoff race, but Pettine said Cleveland's postseason hopes won't affect whether he sticks with Hoyer or switches to Manziel, who came in and sparked a stagnant offense on Sunday. As Hoyer has done all season — after a win or loss — he was at his locker Monday to discuss the previous day's game. For the first time since September, he walked away not knowing if he'll be doing it again next week. Hoyer, though, isn't worried about anything other than getting ready for the Colts. "I'm studying my tape on Indy, and I would do the same if I wasn't (the starter)," he said. "That's just the way I've always prepared. For me, nothing's changed. I go about my business the way I handle it every week, and that's his right. He's the head coach. He gets to make those decisions." Pettine acknowledged the Browns discussed making a move at quarterback following a 23-7 loss to Houston on Nov. 16. Hoyer threw a franchise-record 30 incompletions that day while being harassed by J.J. Watt and the Texans' defensive front. "I don't know where I want to go, and it's certainly important," Pettine said. "We'll spend a lot of time on it. I'll lean on the people I trust to help make it." By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 1, 2014 at 8:42 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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