Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme, who's come under heavy fire for his two interceptions against the Panthers, has officially been named the starter for Sunday's game in Miami.
Jake Delhomme is hoping he knocked the rust off vs. the Panthers and that he'll make fewer mistakes in Miami.CLEVELAND -- Browns coach Eric Mangini confirmed what's been obvious all week: that quarterback Jake Delhomme will start Sunday against the Dolphins.
Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy is idle again today with his high ankle sprain, and Mangini said he'll decide tomorrow if McCoy is healthy enough to be the third quarterback.
Delhomme will get the nod following his 24-23 victory over Carolina, a game in which he threw two interceptions and has come under heavy fire from fans and media.
Delhomme now has 29 interceptions and only 10 touchdowns in his past 15 games, but was coming off a high ankle sprain and hadn't been healthy since the first half in Tampa Bay Sept. 12.
In other Browns news:
* Wide receiver Josh Cribbs (foot)returned to practice today, and Mangini is hoping he can do more than return punts and kicks in Miami.
* Browns idle today include: running back Peyton Hillis, linebacker Scott Fujita, and nosetackle Shaun Rogers. Hillis is absent for a personal reason, but will play in Miami. Rogers (hip) is also expected to play.