NFL Browns seek more output from Holcomb-led offense
Baltimore gave up 34 points to the Steelers.
BEREA (AP) -- Kelly Holcomb has already learned the first lesson of being a starting quarterback -- forget about last week.
Holcomb's debut in the Browns' orange retro '80s pants on Sunday brought back more memories of Paul McDonald than Brian Sipe, as Holcomb threw two first half interceptions and failed to lead a touchdown drive.
"Last week, I got kind of greedy on some throws, but you have to take some chances sometimes," Holcomb said of the Browns' 9-6 loss to the Colts. "You can't worry about it."
He's looking to prove he can lead the potent Cleveland offense that everyone anticipated against a Baltimore defense looking to bounce back after a thrashing from Pittsburgh.
"Neither team wants to go 0-2," Holcomb said. "They'll be ready to play."
Baltimore gave up 34 points to the Steelers, allowing quarterback Tommy Maddox and wide receivers Hines Ward and Plaxico Burress to have a huge day.
Fuller is questionable
Cornerback Corey Fuller left the game in the second quarter with a strained quadriceps and is listed as questionable for Sunday.
But receivers Kevin Johnson and Quincy Morgan know that Fuller, who blasted the Browns Wednesday for releasing him after last season, will be ready.
"I can't see this as a game he'll pass up," said Morgan, who got a phone call from Fuller on Wednesday night.
Morgan said Fuller, who is know for trash talking on the field, may have already been trying to psyche him out with the phone call.
Johnson is familiar with Fuller's game as well.
"He's going to try to get me out of my comfort zone," Johnson said. "He's a master at what he does."
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