Obviously, rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel was hoping for a different answer from Browns coach Mike Pettine.

“Just being a competitor, there’s a little bit of disappointment,” Manziel said Wednesday after learning that veteran Brian Hoyer would get the start for Cleveland on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.

Pettine’s choice came as a surprise after many believed Hoyer’s suspect play of late would lead the Browns to anoint their electric first-round pick.

“I showed last week I can play a little bit,” said Manziel, while adding: “I completely trust coach Pettine with this team, and I think he’s put us in the right situation moving forward consistently.”

via Marc Sessler of NFL.com