BEREA, Ohio -- Brandon Weeden had a lot to prove. Saucony Shoes Outlet Online . Before his second NFL season began, he had to convince some teammates, a new coaching staff and front office and many skeptical Cleveland fans he deserved to start. He desperately wanted to be their quarterback, the guy. On Tuesday, Weedens efforts were rewarded. Browns coach Rob Chudzinski selected Weeden as his starter, an announcement that erased any uncertainty -- and there wasnt much -- that the second-year QB would be behind centre for the Sept. 8 season opener against Miami. Weeden has spent the past few months doing everything he possibly could to win the job, and he did -- fair and square. "Brandon has earned this," Chudzinski said, "and thats extremely important to me that he did. He has gained my complete trust. He has gained his teammates complete trust and this organizations trust. Were all behind him and well all be behind him to support him." Weeden, who survived a bumpy rookie season, took the news that he had beaten out veteran Jason Campbell in typical stride. Unlike a year ago, when he was essentially anointed as Clevelands No. 1 from the moment he was selected in the first round of the draft, Weeden had to fight for this. He immersed himself in the playbook to learn the Browns new system and performed at a high level during spring practices and summer training camp. If there was any doubt, Weeden removed by completing 18 of 25 passes for 229 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in two preseason games. Case closed. "Ive taken the steps that I needed to take to better myself," Weeden said. "But I have to keep continuing to work, keep continuing to do the things that Ive done all along up until this point to become that player that I want to be. Im not satisfied. I feel like I have a lot of work to do, and thats kind of my mindset moving forward." While there was widespread speculation outside of Clevelands locker room about whether Weeden should remain the starter, the Browns were certain he was up to the challenge. "I cant really say I had any doubt," wide receiver Josh Gordon said. "It seems as though hes the guy whos been here. Hes shown improvement ever since he got here, every day, every week, his commitment and work ethic. Hes definitely stepped up into that leadership role that everybody expects him to be. Hes doing a great job and were glad to have him. "Ive got 100 per cent faith in him." Chudzinski does as well. The 29-year-old Weeden has impressed his coach with every aspect of his game -- on and off the field. "I have been very pleased with how he has gone out," Chudzinski said. "He has taken the opportunity, seized the opportunity and produced. So I have been pleased from that standpoint and I think that he has garnered a lot of respect from, not only me, not only the coaching staff and the organization but from his teammates, as well." Weeden is just the fourth Browns quarterback -- and first since Charlie Frye in 2007 -- to open consecutive seasons as the starter. Tim Couch (2000-01) and Kelly Holcomb (02-03) are the others. "I knew I had to impress the people that ultimately make the decisions," Weeden said. "Thats all 90 of us that are out here. My mindset didnt change. My mindset was getting better focus, just doing the things that I need to do to become a better player." Weeden now believes everyone within the Browns organization has his back. "I do. Absolutely," he said. "I feel like I have the support from players on up." While others wondered if he would succeed, Weeden said self-doubt was never a factor. "Ive always put the pressure on myself that I was going to be the guy," he said. 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He got the new starting time just as he arrived at the airport and it was far earlier than he was expecting. "I was in kind of a mad rush to get back to the golf course at that time," he stated. "So at that time I was just kind of hoping to get out here and not miss my tee time. Because I was driving back in some pretty heavy rains going about 30 miles an hour on the freeway." DeLaet got to the course about an hour and a half before his was slated to tee off, which is plenty of time, but not quite as much as the two hours he generally allows himself. "Im kind of a routine guy," he said, "so I definitely would prefer to be here on my regular time and go through everything how I always do. But at the same time, like I said, I wasnt in panic mode. Once I got to the golf course I knew I had enough time." On the course, DeLaet bogeyed his first hole and never looked back. He made 10 birdies on the next 17 holes for the lowest score in his brief PGA Tour careerr. Cheap Saucony Shoes Store. "It was an incredible day. Its one of those days that it doesnt come along as often as youd like." In addition to his colourful Sligo pants, DeLaet is sporting a beard these days. He said its natural for him to leave the facial hair at this time of year. "Im Canadian, thats what we do in the playoffs, you dont shave until youre done." DeLaets performance has put him once again in a position where he has a chance to win his first PGA Tour stop. Hell try to become the first Canadian winner on the Tour since Stephen Ames captured the 2009 Childrens Miracle Network Classic. Even without a victory, the Weyburn, Sask., product has locked up a spot in the Tour Championship in three weeks, and a place on the Presidents Cup team, which will be finalized this week. Its the latter of those two that really excites DeLaet; it was one of his goals at the start of the year. He was 10th on the list starting this week with the top 10 being named to the team. Tim Clark, 11th, missed the cut at the Deutsche Bank while 12th place Tongchai Jaidee finished 26th at the Wales Open. "It would mean the world to me to be on that team, theres no question," said DeLaet. "But at the same time when Ive been on the golf course Ive been focused on what I need to do and Im proud of the way Ive handled it because there is a lot of pressure on the outside." First, theres a Labour Day finish on tap and you can be sure DeLaet wont be late for his starting time. ' ' '