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Twitter reacts to Baker Mayfield balling out in NFL debut

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Michael Dixon | Last updated 9/20/18

Baker Mayfield made his NFL debut on Thursday. The early returns have been quite positive for the Cleveland Browns and their rookie quarterback.

The Browns trailed 14-0 when Mayfield replaced an injured Tyrod Taylor late in the second quarter. But he led the team on two field goal drives to close the gap to 14-6. Then, aided by a turnover, the Browns scored a touchdown to draw within two. They tied the game on the ensuing two-point conversion on a trick play that ended with Mayfield catching a pass in the end zone.

The Baker Special! #Browns #NYJvsCLE

: @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/qtSMlVsA5P
— NFL (@NFL) September 21, 2018

Twitter had a lot of feelings about Mayfield’s performance.

Baker Mayfield has that "it" quality – going to be a super QB for the Browns.
Happy for the terrific Cleveland football fans – good times ahead!!

— Dr. Bill Simmons (@drbill1947) September 21, 2018

Today is the day Baker Mayfield became President.

— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) September 21, 2018

me, after the draft: i've learned my lesson and will wait to see how he does before i get a baker jersey

me, less than a quarter into his career: pic.twitter.com/Xi4wMTt30V

— Robby Kalland aka The Rib King Of Flagstaff (@RKalland) September 21, 2018

Baker Mayfield is already the best QB the Browns have had in the last 19 years.

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 21, 2018

Hue waiting 2 and a half games to play Baker needs its own section in the Hue Jackson 30 for 30 “When It’s Your Team You Can Do Whatever the Hell You Want”

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) September 21, 2018

I’m pretty sure Hue Jackson just whispered to Baker Mayfield, “thank you…for saving my job.”

— Rachel Lindsay (@TheRachLindsay) September 21, 2018

Baker Mayfield right now pic.twitter.com/fB6y3OC2jZ

— FaZe Swag (@FaZe_Swag24) September 21, 2018

Baker Mayfield > Tom Brady don’t @ me pic.twitter.com/pRjTRsHRb2

— 360°FantasyFootball (@360FFB) September 21, 2018

Baker Mayfield is literally breathing life into this team, game, and city!

— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) September 21, 2018

That much is undeniable. What was a rather boring game in the first half has turned into must-watch TV in the second half. Most of that credit belongs to Mayfield.

Can you name every Cleveland Browns starting quarterback since Derek Anderson went to the Pro Bowl?