Written by Chris Hutchison

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Eric Mangini made an oddly decisive and public comment on the QB position today, telling the media that Colt McCoy will start for the remainder of the season.

Mangini said:  "I felt like he's earned this opportunity and I want to give it to him.  I want to see how he continues to grow. This is by no stretch just throwing a young guy in for the sake of throwing a young guy in. If I didn't think he could go out and lead us and be successful doing that, then I wouldn't make this decision. But I do feel that way and I feel strongly about it."

That's all well and good, but why tell us when he's never seen a QB secret he can't keep?

There's little argument that this is the right decision.  Of the 3, McCoy has proven himself to be the most capable and effective QB on the field.

Mangini Supporters will point to this as proof that the Coach is willing to make moves to put the best players on the field.

Mangini Detractors will argue that this public "rest of the season" announcement was a good will gesture to Mike Holmgren.

I just think that McCoy is healthy (enough) again, and it's obvious that he should play.  No amount of Delhomme-colored excuses will work in this circumstance.

But I do still find it curious that he told everyone...