Dick LeBeau owns rookie quarterbacks. That is basically a foregone conclusion at this point.

Since LeBeau rejoined the Pittsburgh Steelers as the defensive coordinator in 2004, he has only lost to rookie quarterbacks twice.

It shouldn't be a surprise that reports are surfacing that the Cleveland Browns don't want to start Johnny Manziel in the Week 1 matchup at Heinz Field unless absolutely necessary.

According to Ryan Wilson of cbssports.com, the organization realizes that Brian Hoyer could give their team the best chance for victory, even if he isn't the most talented quarterback on their roster.

Browns coach Mike Pettine told reporters, "It's just something right now where we are comfortable with Brian going out there to start the game."

As for work in the preseason, Pettine continued, "I think it's a little overblown as to who the starter is going to be. The key component, as I've stated earlier this week, is that we are going to balance the reps."

Although Pettine didn't shut the door on Manziel getting the nod in Week one, and has said the team will announce the official starter after the third preseason game, it would make sense for the young signal caller to get a pass against a defense that is so adept at puzzling rookie quarterbacks.

This isn't to say Manziel won't see the playing field if he doesn't start in Week one against the Steelers, but his playing time will be extremely limited compared to the more seasoned Brian Hoyer.

Dick LeBeau has already declared that he is mentally preparing to get the team ready to face the rookie phenom, but the majority of Pittsburgh Steelers defenders have stated they could care less who is behind center for the rival Browns.

Whether it's Hoyer or Manziel behind center on September 7th at Heinz Field, the quarterback of choice could be in for a long day at the office.