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Holcomb

“I’m going to take my time with this injury,” Holcomb said. “I found out that I came back too early last year after getting hurt (broken fibula).” Luke McCown is likely to get the start versus San Diego this Sunday.

So he put up 413 yards and 5 TDs with cracked ribs? Impressive. Rookie Luke McCown is expected to start for the Browns versus the 10-1 Patriots on Sunday.

He’s listed as questionable, but should be inactive. Jeff Garcia is likely to back up Josh McCown.

Neither figure is likely to be in Cleveland next year.

Finally, a ray of hope for the Browns offense. Don’t expect Holcomb to have another monster game, but he makes Antonio Bryant and Dennis Northcutt options this weekend. Holcomb may struggle to finish the game because of his cracked ribs.

The name being mentioned is Jim Miller, who was with New England last season. It’s looking very unlikely that Cleveland will go after Kurt Warner or Drew Bledsoe. As we’ve said before, Holcomb could be a fantasy sleeper in 2005.

Chicago and Detroit could make Holcomb offers, but we doubt they’d pay him as a starter. Holcomb’s best chance to start remains in Cleveland, and we expect a deal this week. His re-signing would help Antonio Bryant and Dennis Northcutt’s value.

Holcomb underwent surgery on his right shoulder in February. He will return to Cleveland as Jeff Garcia’s backup.

Most estimates have him out longer. Holcomb had surgery on his right shoulder in February. He’ll back up Jeff Garcia once healthy.

He’s not going to be ready to play this weekend. Luke McCown should get the start again. Bet the Dolphins!