FWIW, Rappaport, who first reported McCown signing with the Browns, said that he was coming here to compete with EJ. Not to be the starter.
I'd also argue that Cleveland is the one that "went hard after" McCown, it took a full court, old school recruiting effort from what I've read...
Lastly, Leroi, please, just drop in and solve "lmo-gate" - I know you're reading this!