Baker Mayfield, Quarterback: No. 30
Mayfield didn’t have the greatest start to his NFL career, leaving many questioning if he would ever see a second contract in Cleveland. The hiring of Kevin Stefanski seemed to turn it around for the former Heisman Trophy winner.
After his first two seasons going 12-17, Mayfield and the Browns went 11-5. He also led them to their first playoff win since the 1990s. This past year Mayfield cut down his interceptions as the offense was much more efficient in 2020.
What Touchdown Wire Says…
Prior to the 2020 season, I was among many who argued that if Baker Mayfield was going to succeed in the NFL, he would not find a better situation than he did last season. Incoming head coach Kevin Stefanski installed an offensive system rooted in wide zone concepts with an emphasis on play-action and boot-action passing designs built off those plays. The Cleveland Browns also assembled an impressive offensive line, and when coupled with their stable of running backs, Stefanski was able to dial up shot plays downfield out of heavy personnel packages.
Finally, an offensive lineman leads the charge