The Cleveland Browns are trying to sign quarterback Brian Hoyer to a contract extension, his agent confirmed Monday. Hoyer, who is the starter heading into training camp, is headed into the final year of his deal, which is scheduled to pay him $1 million this season. His agent Joe Linta confirmed the sourced report by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that negotiations have started. "It will be a very difficult deal to do," Linta told NFL.com. "We're always open to talking with the Browns, but we're content to wait and see what happens down the road." Source: ESPN
why sign him to a long term deal now? why not wait and see how johnny football does in the preseason?