The Cleveland Browns have officially decided on their starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, with head coach Kevin Stefanski naming veteran Joe Flacco as the starter. While Flacco had been the favorite coming out of training camp,

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski took questions from reporters on Tuesday with regard to naming Joe Flacco the starter, Isaiah Bond, and more. Below is the transcript as provided by the Browns media relations department: Can you address your decision to name Joe (Flacco) your starter?

After an offseason of wild speculation and conjecture, the Cleveland Browns announced that 17-year veteran quarterback Joe Flacco will start in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Flacco hasn't appeared in either preseason game this year for the Browns,