November 13, 2011; Cleveland, OH , USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy (12) throws a pass against the St. Louis Rams during the second quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric P. Mull-US PRESSWIRE

The Cleveland Browns are reportedly interested in moving quarterback Colt McCoy for “minimal compensation” in return, and according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN, the Rams could be a possible destination. The Browns could be looking for as little as a sixth- or seventh-round pick in return for the quarterback, who fell behind rookie Brandon Weeden on the Cleveland depth chart during the offseason.

I think everyone has known that McCoy was going to be on the market since the draft, and I have heard the Rams mentioned as a possibility more than once in connection with him. If you think about it, I guess it makes sense. Kellen Clemens and Tom Brandstater certainly aren’t the long-term answers to backup Sam Bradford, and while rookie Austin Davis is a guy I like for down the road, he seems a long way from being ready to contribute. Bradford has been know to be susceptible to injury on occasion, and with the continued questions on the offensive line, I think talking backups is in bounds. Is McCoy a giant upgrade over Clemens? I think he probably is an upgrade, but I don’t know is the separation is as great as some might think. I kind of like Clemens as the backup right now. He’s highly familiar with the new offense, and he has been a backup long enough that he he knows how to help the starter prepare in the system. As Bradford continues to grow as an NFL QB, maybe a guy like Clemens is more valuable right now than McCoy would be.

If I were making the decisions, I think I’d let someone else trade for McCoy and keep Clemens around for a little while. Clemens can help Bradford transition to the Brian Schottenheimer offense and continue to be a capable veteran backup who can step in and run the offense if called upon. As Bradford gets settled in the league and becomes a more known quantity in a few years, the team can then either draft a young QB to backup Sam or go after a young veteran. Right now, I think Clemens might be the answer instead of McCoy.

Jan 1, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens (10) looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers from the end zone during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The 49ers defeated the Rams 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE

Lost in the shuffle of yesterday’s schedule release was a roster move by the Rams to add some experience to the quarterback position. Well, not really add. More like keep. The team signed Kellen Clemens to a one-year deal, continuing a relationship that began in the final four weeks of last year. For those of you who don’t remember (and really, who could blame you?), Clemens was signed by the Rams late last season and started the final three games of the year.

I really like this move by the Rams. Not because Clemens is a great quarterback, although he’s more than serviceable as a backup, but because of something else he brings to the table: knowledge. Clemens spent five seasons under new offensive coordinator Brian Scottenheimer with the Jets, so he can be a tutor for Sam Bradford in working with the terminology and playbook during the offseason workouts.

It might not seem like a big deal, but having a familiar face there who can explain the nuances of the new offense will be big for Sam. I’m sure Bradford and Clemens got to know each other last season, so Sam is comfortable with him and he will listen. For what it’s worth, Clemens is very impressed with the Rams’ starter already. “I’ve been around some quarterbacks, and Sam Bradford is one of the smartest,” Clemens said. “I mean, that dude is a sponge. You tell it to him once and it’s in there. He is so impressive on so many levels. We’re early in the (offensive) install but he’s got it down pretty well.”

I know there have been a lot of people who have said a lot of good things about Sam, but after last season it’s still good to hear more. Clemens will be an asset, and even if he doesn’t make the final roster, this signing was worth it.

I’m not going to go much into Sunday’s game because there are obviously more important things to discuss, but I will say the guys fought till the end and were impressive at times. Before Kellen Clemens left with an injury on the final drive, he really had the offense moving and believing. Nice effort, but still a loss and the team will still be drafting second after a loss by the Colts as well.

Now, back to the reports. None of this is absolutely confirmed, but you have to believe they are accurate. I had heard a few days ago that Spags and Devaney probably wouldn’t make it past Monday, so I would expect an announcement Monday or Tuesday at the latest. As much as I like both of these guys, I can’t argue if this happens. As many positives as you want to throw out, in the end you just have to look at the wins and losses. I don’t want to say much else until something is official either way, so stay tuned here at the site and on Twitter @Ramblinfan for updates.