Browns sign Jason Campbell

The Cleveland Browns finally made their move to bring in competition for Brandon Weeden as Weeden will attempt to keep the starting quarterback job as Cleveland signed former Redskins and Raiders starter Jason Campbell to a two year contract.
Campbell spent last year backing up Jay Cutler in Chicago,appearing in six games and starting one as he finished the season with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
The former first rounder is now 31 years old and does not appear to be the long term answer,but certainly has some gas in the tank left.
I never thought Campbell was that awful as a starter with Washington and Oakland,although I certainly would not say he was a All-Pro candidate either.
Campbell is big (6'5) and has the power arm that I like to see in a passer and although he has taken some beatings over his career,Campbell is not broken down that he would be a liability if he wins the job or is forced to play due to an injury.
Jason Campbell is not the answer to the Browns long term issues,but I have always felt that he was a player stuck behind poor offensive lines and less than stellar skill players and might be the type of player to bridge the gap until the next young passer comes to Cleveland.
Campbell should be able give Brandon Weeden all he wants for the position and considering that,I endorse this signing-as long as all involved do not think that Campbell is going to be the franchise savior.

The Browns also made another depth addition to their secondary as former Maryland Terrapin Kevin Barnes was signed to a one year contract.
Barnes was a third round pick in the 2009 draft by the Redskins,but was never able to burst into the starting lineup before being traded to the Lions last summer,who released him a few games into the season.
Barnes has the size that the other Browns corners lack and might be hungry as he is down to his final chance in the league.
Nothing ventured,nothing gained,but Barnes is another low risk high reward gamble that will likely not work out,but has the pedigree to worth the small price of this deal....