It is possible that the Baker Mayfield situation could get messier before it gets cleaned up for the Cleveland Browns. The timeline of his career in Cleveland is fascinating:
- #1 overall pick
- Leads team to victory to open the “Victory Fridges”
- Has had four head coaches
- Led the team to the playoffs in 2020
- Led the team to a playoff victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Hurt his non-throwing shoulder in Week 2 of 2021
- Hurt it again, and worse, in Week 6
- Drama surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. led to the receiver’s departure
- 2021 ends as the worst statistical season of his four year career
- The team pursues Deshaun Watson, Mayfield asks for a trade
- The Browns trade for Watson, a clear upgrade at quarterback with significant off the field concerns
- Kevin Stefanski would like a quick resolution to the Mayfield situation
- Mayfield runs a throwing session in Austin with non-Browns receivers
(There may be a number of other noteworthy events in his four seasons.)
