Despite quarterback rumors that persisted into the third day of the NFL draft, the Browns are sticking to their existing guns.

Marcus Mariota didn’t come riding in on a white horse and a Sam Bradford trade never materialized. As the draft marched on, the Browns passed on Colorado State’s Garrett Grayson, Oregon State’s Sean Mannion, Baylor’s Bryce Petty and UCLA’s Brett Hundley, who all went in the first five rounds.

Instead, the Browns are forging on with Josh McCown as their likely starter and Johnny Manziel as their ongoing developmental project. The Browns — who selected 12 players overall in the draft — also have Thad Lewis and Connor Shaw who can start games for them.

via Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com.